Head of Aviation Security

The post-holder works under the direction of the Director, Airport Operations and is accountable for maintaining a high level of security at the L.F. Wade International Airport (LFWIA), carrying-out the safety and security policies and procedures in accordance with International regulatory requirements and standards; OTARs 178, 179, and 180 and the Civil Airport Act 1949. The position is also accountable for monitoring the performance of the security services contractors, security investigations and issuing security and access passes.

• Develops, directs and implements the airport/aviation security programme to prevent unlawful interference with airport operations.
• Develops and implements security operational plans and standard operational procedures (SOP’s) for the guidance of airport, airline, Bermuda Government, tenant and other users staff.
• Develops and implements memorandum of agreement with the Bermuda Police Service (BPS) to define the role of the Police in support of airport/aviation security and emergencies.
• Understands the Government agreement with the US Customs & Border Protection for pre-clearance services and responsivities at the airport
• Manages the restricted area pass (RAP) system.
• Manages the General Security Awareness Training (GSAT) programme, facilitates the training in order for airport personnel and necessary stakeholders to meet security requirements as outlined by ASSI/OTAR 179.
• Develops and maintains programmes to monitor the effectiveness of physical barriers, Castle Harbour buoy system, thermal camera surveillance, electronic access control systems and close-circuit TV systems.
• Consults with users through an Airport Security Committee, and in day-to-day dialogue and meetings with airport managers, stakeholders and Skyport team.
• Maintains industry knowledge through travel to other airports and training venues of new developments in security technology and acts as senior advisor to the Accountable Manager, President, Director for Airport Operations and the Governor or Government of Bermuda on all security matters.
• Monitors and records through a documented quality control (QC) system the activities of all security agencies operating in support of airport operations, passenger screening and airlines for compliance with the standards and recommended practices as defined in Skyport security manuals, ASSI OTAR 178, and the recommendations or requirements of international regulatory requirements (ICAO – US TSA) and associated mandates.
• Advisor on aviation security to the Accountable Manager, President and Director for Airport Operations as members of the National Civil Aviation Security Committee (NCASC) and as responsibilities are outlined in the Governor’s National Civil Aviation Security Programme (NCASP).
• Analyses, in conjunction with local and international agencies, local threat levels and maintains recommendations for appropriate responses through the Bermuda National Civil Aviation Risk Register.
• Liaises with airport operations staff, airline station managers and staff and Department of Civil Aviation personnel for the purpose of instruction, change management, and investigation on aviation security requirements and incidents.

• Provides direct supervision of the Assistant Aviation Security Officer, and management of airport security contractors for passenger/bag screening and the landside/airside airport patrols and monitoring (SOC). This includes planning and assigning work for the Units, directly monitoring the work of individuals, training and making recommendations for hiring, promoting and terminating. This also includes ensuring the contractors comply with budget…