Airport Deputy Chief of Security & Strategic Ops

City of Austin; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Austin's AUS is seeking an Airport Deputy Chief Officer of Security to lead security programs across the airport environment, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust risk management. The role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, and the ability to coordinate with City departments and external agencies.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in airport security operations, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a track record of delivering operational

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Public Administration, Aviation Management, or a related field.
• Six years of related experience, including two in a supervisory or managerial capacity.
• Master’s degree may substitute for up to two years of the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Leads and coordinates multiple airport programs and initiatives.
• Ensures compliance with Federal, State, Local, and industry regulations.
• Develops and monitors the department budget within approved funding.
• Represents the department to boards, city departments, and external agencies.
• Drives strategic planning and performance measurement to improve operations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Budgeting

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business/Public Administration/Aviation Management/related field

Six years of related experience

Master’s degree may substitute for up to two years

Job description

City of Austin's AUS is seeking an Airport Deputy Chief Officer of Security to lead security programs across the airport environment, ensuring regulatory compliance and robust risk management. The role requires strategic leadership, budget oversight, and the ability to coordinate with City departments and external agencies.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience in airport security operations, strong negotiation and communication skills, and a track record of delivering operational