Assistant Director of Security - Badging and Permitting

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise.

All interested candidates must apply directly through our website located here

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $115,683 -$165,000. We also offer generous benefits for full‑time employees which include but are not limited to:

• A guaranteed life‑long monthly pension, once vested after 5 years of service
• 457B Retirement Plan
• 140 hours of PTO earned within first year + 12 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday, 1 Wellness Day and 1 volunteer day per year
• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

In this position you can expect to work on site at Denver International Airport five days a week. Specific scheduling requirements for this position include 24/7 on‑call as the Airport Security Coordinator on a rotational basis with other team members.

Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace.

We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

Airport Security is a section of the Airport Operations Division of Denver International Airport (DEN) and is comprised of two (2) distinct units:
Badging & Permitting (B&P) and Compliance & Enforcement (C&E). The Assistant Director of B&P will have the opportunity to influence critical badging, permitting and security programs, enhance customer service, ensure regulatory compliance, and foster strong partnerships and communication throughout the airport community.

The ideal candidate will bring exceptional leadership presence and sound judgment, with the ability to lead complex operational programs, manage high‑impact projects and contracts, deliver a customer‑focused service model, and advance security technology solutions that strengthen compliance, efficiency, and the airport stakeholder experience.

• Oversee DEN’s two Badging Offices, ensuring collection of required regulatory information, including Criminal History Record Checks (CHRCs), Security Threat Assessments (STAs), FBI Rap Back program, citizenship, and related records, to support annual issuance of 40,000+ Airport s and vehicle permits.
• Serve as a Security Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the Identity Management System (IDMS), badging, permitting, and related security programs, representing Airport Security in TSA regulatory meetings, VIP visits, exercises, projects, and stakeholder engagements.
• Partner with DEN Business Technologies to develop and enhance access control systems, IDMS, biometric authentication, computer‑based training, and other security‑related technology systems.
• Oversee, manage, and enhance DEN’s Authorized Signatory Program for new and existing companies operating at DEN.
• Serve as one of two Airport Security unit leaders, overseeing fiscal accountability, section recommendations, O&M and CIP budgeting, fiduciary controls, contract administration, vendor performance, and SLA compliance.
• Develop, implement, and track performance metrics for Airport Security’s Badging and Permitting programs, including SIDA badging and training, identity management, vehicle permitting, SAVE, visitor badges, eBadge, digital queue management, violation notices, and the Authorized Signatory Program, to monitor wait times, throughput, staffing, workload trends, service outcomes, and improvement opportunities.
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