Access Control Assistant

Albuquerque International Sunport; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 39,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Albuquerque International Sunport is seeking an Access Control Assistant to support the verification and accountability of airport security access badges and high-security keys. The role ensures compliance with TSA and Aviation Department rules.

You will handle badge audits, maintain secure records, and assist with various clerical tasks in a fast-paced security environment. Responsibilities include conducting fingerprinting and identity checks, processing access applications, and coordinating

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 4 years clerical or admin support experience.
• Airport/security environment experience preferred.
• Experience processing security access applications including fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Participate in verification and accountability of airport security access badges and high security keys; maintain records and audits.
• Interact with public, vendors, tenants, and agencies; respond to questions or disputes and implement corrective actions.
• Coordinate, test and troubleshoot hardware/software interfaces for security access; coordinate with Operations and Systems Administrator.
• Maintain filing system and database; ensure compliance with regulations; secure handling of sensitive information.
• Conduct fingerprinting, identity verification, and related training documentation for access services.
• Ensure access verification across the Albuquerque Sunport and DEII Airport.
• Process high volumes of access applications; maintain secure database; produce statistics for departments/government agencies.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery methods and procedures.
• Assist staff with clerical duties; manage printers and cash handling processes.
• Assist higher level staff with installation/removal of high-security cores.

Skills

Clerical work

Fingerprinting

Database management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Access Control Assistant

Salary

$39,374.40 - $40,352.00 Annually

Location

Albuquerque, NM

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

2700399

Department

Aviation

Division

AV-Security

Opening Date

10/19/2026

Closing Date

11/2/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit

CL

Position Summary

Assist in ensuring the verification and accountability of airport security access badges and high security keys as required by the Transportation Security Administration; ensure compliance with all Transportation Security Administration and Aviation Department regulations and policies relevant to airport security access requirements. Job descriptions are intended to present a general list of tasks/duties performed by employees within this job classification. Job Descriptions are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job.

Essential And Supplemental Functions

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Essential functions may include, but are not limited to the functions listed below. Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

• Participate in the verification and accountability of airport security access badges and high security keys as required by the Transportation Security Administration and Aviation Department Regulations; maintain proper records and perform audits as required.
• Interact with the general public, airport vendors, tenants, and government agencies; respond to and resolve questions, complaints or disputes and implement corrective actions; act as liaison pertaining to access requirements, security issues, billing, etc.
• Coordinate, test and troubleshoot hardware and software interfaces with regards to the security access function; coordinate with Operations and Systems Administrator.
• Maintain extensive and complex filing system and database; ensure compliance with all Federal, State and local regulations; maintain and ensure security and integrity of all documents and supporting information; dispose of sensitive security information in accordance with Federal government security guidelines.
• Conducts operational activities of airport access services including fingerprinting, verifying identity and eligibility documents, security/ramp driving training requirements and documentation.
• Ensures the verification and accountability of airport security access throughout the Albuquerque International Sunport and DEII Airport.
• Process a high volume of access applications while maintaining an accurate and secure database; compile statistical information for various department divisions and outside government agencies. Audit the database for expired badges and unresolved fingerprint or STA issues.
• Identify opportunities for improving service delivery methods and procedures.
• Assist all professional staff with routine and/or administrative clerical duties; and perform a variety of duties relative to assigned area of responsibility. Maintain and trouble shoot printers, sub custodian of cash box which includes receiving, handling, posting, or processing payments for services.
• Assist higher level staff with the installation and/or removal of high security cores.

SUPPLEMENTAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend and participate in professional group meetings; stay abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of airport security access.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as required.

Minimum Education, Experience And Additional Requirements

High school diploma or GED; and Four (4) years of clerical or administrative support experience

At least one (1) year of clerical or administrative support experience in an airport, security or law enforcement environment preferred.

Experience processing security access applications including fingerprinting, verifying identity and accurately maintaining supporting information and databases preferred.

Additional Requirements

Possession of a valid New Mexico Driver's License, or the ability to obtain by date of hire.

Possession of a City Operator's Permit (COP) within 6 months from date of hire.

Possession of a valid City of Albuquerque Cash Handling Certification within six (6) months from date of hire.

Successful completion of FBI criminal background check including fingerprints per Federal requirements.

Successful completion of a Security Threat Assessment per Federal requirements.

Successful completion of a security background check performed by U.S. Customs & Border Protection.

Must be able to successfully qualify for and maintain a Sunport Access Control Card as determined by the criteria set forth by the policies and guidelines of the Aviation Department and the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

Working Conditions

Environmental

Office environment; exposure to computer screens.

Physical

Essential and supplemental functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting or standing for prolonged periods of time.

Total Rewards. Total You.

• The City of Albuquerque takes pride in offering our employees one of the most attractive Total Rewards packages in New Mexico. In addition to competitive salaries, the City provides benefit options for health, pharmacy, dental, vision, life, disability, and much more.
• Employees participate in the state’s public retirement system (PERA), with the City paying up to 75 percent of the employee’s contribution. That’s higher than any other contribution rate in the state of New Mexico!
• Paid holidays? Check
• Paid parental leave? Check
• Paid birthdays off? Check
• Vacation and sick leave starting Day 1? Check and check
• Our people matter and we prioritize physical, mental, and financial wellbeing. With resources such as onsite and mobile medical clinics, an employee assistance program that encourages work-life balance, and tuition assistance and professional development pathways, the City is committed to equipping our employees with tools to better their lives and grow their careers while serving their community.

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