What are the responsibilities and job description for the Airport Director of Public Safety and Security/Access Control & Insider Threat position at City of Atlanta?
JOB DESCRIPTION
Salary Range : $107,271-$179,144
Posting Expires : February 27, 2025
General Description and Classification Standards
Under the direction of the Assistant General Manager of Public Safety and Security, the Airport Director of Public Safety and Security / Access Control & Insider Threat directs, manages, supervises, and coordinates programs while maintaining compliance with the Airport Security Program.
The director has broad responsibility for the overall management of the program to include, staffing, budgeting, contract management, regulatory compliance, that support the operations of a municipal airport system. This is a high level strategic and operations management position. The position manages a primary function of the department that recommends operating policy and procedures to department for executive approval.
This role leads a diverse staff; and allocates budget resources as needed.
This position develops and maintains Standard Operating Procedures, Contingency Plans, while remaining in compliance with TSA regulations, and federal, state, and local regulations to also include airport policies and requirements.
Develops the annual business plan, annual assessment, yearly goals, implements the operations objectives that support the airport..
He or she also has a role in supporting and preparing the Airport for emergencies and irregular operations, to include participating in planning and supporting exercises, service recovery, and in minimizing the impact on airport operations during emergencies.
This position provides support to the Assistant General Manager of Public Safety and Security, the Senior Director of Public Safety and Security and the Senior Director of ATL-Enforcement.
Duties include but are not limited to, reviewing and monitoring plans, attending construction meetings, working with Program and Project Managers, oversight of the CCTV system, Security Access Control Network, Key / Fob Program, CBP e-Seal program, Company Profiles, Company and individual access levels, Airport Security Program, Insider Threat Program, Security Consortium, Vehicle Access Level / Routes, and large security contract management.
Supervision Received
This position reports directly to the Assistant General Manager of Public Safety and Security.
This position works independently and attends regular meetings with Senior Management.
Routinely collaborates with managers and other directors to accomplish common goals.
Direction received is general and focuses more on long-term and short-term operating objectives.
This is a policy-advisory level of management position. Therefore, positive influence leadership is paramount.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
These are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties as assigned.
- Analyzes, plans and directs aviation security operations at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
- Supports and develops with the Emergency Management team the CFR 1542 annual Aviation Security Tabletop.
- Participates and supports the CFR 1542 Annual TSA Comprehensive Annual Inspection.
- Supervises and develops staff in the performance of their assigned duties.
- Evaluates staff in their performance and takes developmental or other action as dictated by their accomplishments.
- Inspects airport property and observes activities to evaluate successes and shortfalls of implemented strategies.
- Maintains liaison with Federal, State and Local agencies concerning aviation security regulations and current practices.
- Develops and oversees special action plans for large activities and crowds developing at VIP arrivals and departures.
- Maintains up-to-date training in security policies, procedures and practices for all staff in the airport security department.
- Attends conferences, workshops and studies technical literature on security practices to maintain personal knowledge at a highly developed level.
- Overseas the preparation and administration of departmental budget.
- Approves expenditures appropriate to maintain departmental effectiveness at high levels.
- Maintains customer relations and monitors visitor satisfaction with their traveling experience with security practices at Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport.
- Develops management reports and regulatory required status reports on security activities at the airport.
- Oversees and maintains the key / fob and control program.
- Reviews and monitors construction plans, to ensure compliance with specifications and TSA Regulations.
- Fiscal and management oversight of the CCTV system and Security Access Control Network contracts.
- Administers oversight of the Key / Fob Program, CBP e-Seal program, Company Profiles, Company and individual access levels, Airport Security Program, Insider Threat Program, Security Consortium, Vehicle Access Level / Routes, and large security contract management.
- Hold the role as an alternate Airport Security Coordinator and Trusted Agent.
- Has oversight and maintains the video archives for the airport for compliance.
Decision Making
Ability to develop and make recommends security operations policy and decisions to support TSA regulatory requirements, airport's long-term goals and strategic plans, ensuring that the Public Safety and Security division supports boarder organizational objectives.
Leadership Provided
Provides overall leadership and direction to the staff within the security department while collaborating with other entities to provide direction in shaping policies used throughout the U.S. and other countries.
May supervise other staff and agency personnel when engaged in providing security for larger groups at times of special events at the airport.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
This is a partial listing of necessary knowledges, skills, and abilities required to perform the job successfully. It is not an exhaustive list.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications Education and Experience
Preferred Education & Experience
Licensures and Certifications
Valid non-restricted Georgia state issued driver's license.
Essential Capabilities and Work Environment
Required physical, lifting, and sensory capabilities are requirements to perform the job successfully. Typical environmental conditions associated with job.
It is the policy of the City of Atlanta ("COA") that qualified individuals with disabilities are not discriminated against because of their disabilities regarding job application procedures, hiring, and other terms and conditions of employment. It is further the policy of the COA to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in all aspects of the employment process. The COA is prepared to modify or adjust the job application process or the job or work environment to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of the applicant or employee to enable the applicant or employee to be considered for the position he or she desires, to perform the essential functions of the position in question, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment as are enjoyed by other similarly situated employees without disabilities, unless the accommodation will impose an undue hardship. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the Human Resources Director for your department.
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Salary : $107,271 - $179,144
