Director, Airport Badging & Security Position Available In Davidson, Tennessee

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Hiring Process:

Apply online Interview(s) Offer Ten (10) year background check, including criminal history check, credit check, motor vehicle check, pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test

Onboarding Benefits :

Deferred compensation plans Educational Assistance Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability Insurance Health Screenings Paid Holidays Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave Accepting Applications until filled.

Salary :

$102,744 – $139,788

Job Summary:

The Director, Airport Badging and Security is responsible for, directing all security efforts for the Nashville International Airport to ensure compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations and requirements, as well as the Airport Security Plan (ASP). Serves as primary Airport Security Coordinator and manages the assigned staff of the airport’s Badging and Identification Office. Performs related duties as required.

Essential Job Duties :

Plans, schedules, and supervises all shift work assignments. Proactively sets goals, directs strategy and projects related to the future of operations in the Badging and Identification Office and in matters related to airport security. Ensures that the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) is on the forefront of technology related to airport security and maximizes available resources for overall efficiency. Keeps abreast of latest trends in airport security and badging, through researching and benchmarking. Serves as the primary Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) and assigns deputy/alternate ASC’s to serve as direct liaisons with TSA. Ensures routine and proactive security-related engagement with signatories, internal/external stakeholders. Serves as the primary liaison between the Badging and Identification Office and MNAA Executive and Senior leadership for all non-public safety security and badging related matters. Directly responsible for all aspects of airport security and proactively works to ensure staff, contractors and visitors are in compliance with the approved Airport Security Plan. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the Authority’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, coaching/mentoring staff, planning and directing work, appraising performance and resolving problems. Oversees and directs the Badging Office Supervisor, and supports random inspection efforts to ensure that all Badging and Identification Office and MNAA policies and protocols are being followed and adapts inspections, policies, procedures, and protocols as needed. Ensures all assigned personnel receive and complete training that is required by MNAA, federal, state, and local guidelines. Provides oversight for all security programs and components (cameras, doors and gates), Badging and Identification Office and the interactive employee training center. Encourages, develops, and supports subordinates in meeting leadership and career goals. Provides director-level oversight to the Badging and Identification Office staff who administer processes and procedures to protect badge applicant personal and private information, ensuring proper confidentiality and customer service standards are followed. Provides director-level oversight to the Badging and Identification Office staff who administer processes and procedures to protect badge applicant personal and private information. Directs efforts of the Manager, Airport Security conducts TSA testing in accordance with TSA’s Outcome Focused Compliance (OFC) program, including but not limited to, challenge testing, security contractor tests and access control tests. Implements, maintains, and ensures compliance with the Airport Security Plan (ASP). Updates stakeholders and concessionaires on the plan as needed. Ensures requirements related to Breach of Rules (BOR) and positive Criminal History Records Checks (CHRC) are satisfied within the required timeframe. Follows established processes to approve, revoke, or deny any/all badge applications submitted. Oversees and directs the issuance of any penalties, as required. Manages and ensures staff updates to security threat assessments in the Transportation Security Clearinghouse (TSC) system are made to include creating and resolving tickets. Ensures programs and processes are in place for the inspection of all airport premises for safety and security compliance. Ensures programs and processes are in place for random spot inspections of airport operations to ensure security remains fully intact. Supports both short and long range goals of the Department of Public Safety and MNAA. Develops and supports the planning and execution of departmental general orders andall departmental and Badging Office SOPs. Directs and oversees the coordination of very important people (VIP) details with requesting agencies. Directs and oversees the coordination and scheduling of tenant/airline/concessionaire/business partner meetings to discuss issues, trends, and collaborate amongst various departments. Works with Badging Office Supervisor to review and approve tenant improvement requests for security compliance. Coordinates with Badging Office Supervisor to ensure the work of consultants and contractors engaged to design, develop, and implement airport security programs to ensure technological advances are made to the overall security program. Develops and maintains department budget. Directs, develops and implements capital improvement projects and budgets. Performs detailed record keeping. Performs statistical analysis. Supervises the inspection of department issued equipment. Follows all safety regulations. Supports MNAA’s commitment to its culture and values, including Respect, Integrity, Service and Excellence (RISE). Maintains regular and on-time attendance. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities and Other Characteristics:

Communication:

Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders, both orally and in writing.

Data Processing:

Skill in interpreting, defining, analyzing, and presenting data from various sources.

Leadership:

Skill in leading, taking charge, and offering opinions and direction.

Written Comprehension:

Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

Written Expression:

Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand. Attention to

Detail:

Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.

Stability:

Maintains emotional and mental stability in challenging situations. Ability to obtain and maintain Air Operations Area (AOA) clearance.

Office Management:

Knowledge of general office management practices and procedures.

Badging Equipment:

Skill in using badging equipment such as ProWatch system, scanners, badge printers, badging cameras, and fingerprint machines.

Computer Use:

Skill in using a personal computer, internet, and other software to perform job-related duties.

Customer Service:

Skill in providing customer service, including listening to customer needs, identifying customer solutions, assessing quality of customer services, and evaluating customer satisfaction.

Relationship Building:

Skill in establishing and maintaining effective and professional working relationships with others.

Stress Tolerance:

Skill in accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.

Supervision of Personnel:

Skill in supervising and managing others, including planning work, providing direction, motivating workers, and identifying the best workers for the job duties as assigned.

Independance:

Develops one’s own way of doing things, guides oneself with little or no supervision, makes independent decisions, and depends on oneself to get things done. Ability to obtain and maintain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) badge.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field of study required or 11-14 years of experience in airport and/or airline operations at a large or medium hub. 7-10 years airport and/or airline operations experience at a medium or large hub

Preferred:

2-4 years airport or airline experience leading a team of 5 or more people. 2-4 years of demonstrated project management experience including the management or projects and/or annual budgets in excess of $1M. 6-8 year of airport or airline experience leading a team of 5 or more people (in lieu of degree) 6-8 years of demonstrated project management experience including the management of projects and/or annual budgets in excess of $1M. (in lieu of degree)