Security Program Manager

America’s largest privately owned company dedicated exclusively to aviation security. Our services include passenger, baggage, cargo, and employee screening, external/internal airport patrols, access control, air carrier security services, and more. Covenant Aviation Security, LLC has provided over 35 million hours of aviation security services.

Covenant was founded in 1992 to provide highly trained and motivated protective security forces to government agencies and select commercial customers. Building on Covenant's reputation for first class delivery of high-quality service and cost-effective contract administration, Covenant has enjoyed substantial growth while maintaining an unparalleled commitment to performance.

* We are seeking a Security Program Manager in the Milwaukee area, contingent upon award of contract.

The successful candidate will oversee security operations through subordinate supervisors, ensuring mission accomplishment, procedural compliance, and technical proficiency. Responsibilities include evaluating supervisors, optimizing resource utilization, and developing employee work schedules to maintain operational efficiency.

The Security Program Manager will provide both administrative and technical supervision, including:

• Assigning, planning, and scheduling work
• Approving leave and assessing employee performance
• Making selections and promotions
• Addressing complaints and implementing disciplinary actions
• Identifying training and development needs
• Enhancing quality and service performance
• Setting and being accountable for organizational goals and objectives

Additionally, the Program Manager will contribute to budget development, direct major program segments, approve awards and personnel actions, and make key decisions regarding operational challenges and recommendations.

This role requires effective engagement with various stakeholders, including security management, law enforcement, labor relations, federal and state regulatory agencies, and local government officials, within a dynamic and complex working environment.

Minimum Qualifications

üBachelor’s Degree in security administration, Public Administration, or related fields.

üFour years of progressively responsible security experience (i.e., law enforcement, military, or security professions). Higher education than the minimum above may count toward the experience requirement).

üExperience with in airport industry.

üSecurity supervisory experience required.

üPossession of a valid State driver's license.

üResponsible for coordinating and directing the activities of the Supervisors and Officers performing to scope of work requirements.

üPrefer AAAE ACE certification or must obtain certification within first year.

Competencies

üStrong communication and customer service skills; demonstration of profession inter-personal skills.

üProfessional appearance.

üAbility to be an effective team member.

üAbility to adapt to changes.

üAbility to provide high quality customer service.

üAbility to communicate effectively with all entities within the organization.

üAbility to identify issues, develop solutions, and implement actions in response to problems.

üKnowledge and capacity to explain and enforce CAS’s rules and regulations.

Covenant Aviation Security is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug testing.