Airport - Security Manager

The City of Idaho Falls is accepting applications for Security Manger. Under the general supervision of the Airport Director, the incumbent in this position provides operational and administrative management of airport security for the Idaho Falls Regional Airport. As part of the airport management team, this position is expected to have a general knowledge of overall airport management while providing perspective to airport projects and events as the subject matter expert on airport security.

Works under the general supervision of the Airport Director.

Supervises airport security personnel including the Airport Credentialling Specialist and Airport Security Inspection Specialist.

The compensation for this position will be determined based on the candidate’s experience, qualifications, and overall alignment with the position. The expected salary range is $30.70 to $33.41.

Ensures compliance with all regulations pertaining to security at commercial service airports including, but not limited to, Transportation Security Regulations under 49 CFR Part 1542, 49 CFR Part 1544, and the City of Idaho Falls Municipal Code.

Manages and maintains the contents of the Airport Security Program (ASP). Implement the requirements that are contained within the ASP. Monitors, inspects, investigates, and resolves all discrepancies, corrective action, and outcomes related to the security of the airport.

Maintains and monitors all TSA security directives, correspondence, internet communications and monthly audits of issued identification media. Compiles reports, writes reports, and makes recommendation to the Airport Director, or his or her designee, regarding airport security concerns.

Supervises, oversees, and conducts the airport credentialling and badging operation generally through subordinate staff. Conducts training and ensures compliance with all applicable rules and regulations pertaining to airport access. This includes, but is not limited to, review of criminal history records checks, security threat assessments, and all badging and training records.

Supervises and oversees the airport’s aviation worker screening program. May conduct screening. Conducts training and ensures compliance with all applicable rules and regulations. Resolve findings and ensure appropriate reporting is completed.

As the Primary Airport Security Coordinator, carries out day-to-day application and compliance with the ASP. This includes regular on-call responsibilities emergencies, security issues, and required investigations.

Conducts, either directly or through subordinate personnel, security related audits, inspections, investigations, and recordkeeping.

Develops and implements enforcement protocols within security violation programs including parking, towing, gate access, landside/airside ground transportation programs; provides frontline contact for security/safety issues; initiates corrective actions as necessary.

Under the direction of the Airport Director and coordination with other airport staff, supports the maintaining compliance with FAA Part 139 safety requirements including organizing and participating in Part 139 triennial and annual tabletop emergency drills. Coordinates, updates, and maintains relevant portions of the Airport Emergency Plan related to airport security.

Trains airport staff, tenants, and others on contingency plans through annual tabletop exercises and instruction; provides instruction in processes related to evacuations, bomb threats and unattended baggage; ensures staff compliance with various regulations and guidelines.

Writes and implements standard operating procedures for airport staff related to airport security.

Directly supervises the Airport Security and Credentialing Specialist and aviation worker screening staff. Provides functional direction to law enforcement assigned to the airport and other airport staff members. Acts as a liaison to law enforcement and coordinates training and other events occurring on airport property.

Coordinates with supervisors of all the Maintenance Operation and Custodian Operations specialist for all security and safety matters…