Airport Operations Supervisor- DCA

Global Elite Group; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

AFLAC

Paid time off

401(k)

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Community service

Job summary

Global Elite Group is seeking a Security Lead / Airport Operations Supervisor to oversee all security personnel at the Arlington location, ensuring a safe and secure environment for staff and contractors at DCA Airport.

The role requires strong communication, analytical skills, the ability to work under pressure, and knowledge of airport security procedures. The position offers full-time hours, competitive hourly pay of 23.11 USD, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required).
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record.
• Valid State Security License.
• Ability to speak, write, and understand English well.
• Must pass initial and recurrent trainings and exams.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all security personnel in the operation.
• Ensures a safe and secure working environment for staff and service providers.
• Conducts regular walk-throughs and security inspections for locations and facilities.
• Provides training and corrective action to team members as needed.

Skills

Security-minded

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem-solving

Leadership

Education

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: DCA Airport, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Arlington, VA 22202

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range: $23.11 Hourly

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Security Lead, Airport Operations Supervisor – Aviation Security Company

Global is an equal‑opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Benefits

• $23.11 per hour – Full-time
• Medical, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, Paid time off
• 401(k)
• Employee engagement, professional development, and opportunities for advancement
• Nurturing and challenging work setting that allows you to identify and hone your strengths while growing your skill set
• Opportunities for community service projects, civic engagement, and advancement in your career

Candidate Profile

• Security‑minded with strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Able to communicate effectively with employees, colleagues, clients, and law enforcement or government agencies
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment under pressure and possesses extensive knowledge of security protocol and procedures
• Skilled in providing management and supervisory oversight of a secure operation

Responsibilities

• Supervises all security personnel in the security operation as outlined below
• Takes proactive steps to provide a safe and secure working environment for staff and other service provider personnel
• Conducts regular walk‑throughs and security inspections for assigned locations and facilities
• Provides training and corrective action to team members as needed

Security Operation

• Reporting actual or potential breach of Airport Security
• Alarm and emergency response, including communicating with necessary airport community stakeholders and first responders to ensure timely response to all reported incidents
• Maintaining access control to secured areas within the airport
• Verifying personal identification and access badge of person/people requesting entrance to secured areas
• Vehicle inspection and access control in designated areas
• Patrolling airside and landside areas of the airport, including parking lots, aviation department offices, construction sites, and providing traffic management in designated areas
• Providing crowd control and interacting with traveling public in a professional and courteous manner
• Preparing written reports and records of all events, i.e., discrepancies, security incidents or breaches

Qualifications

• A proactive thinker with an outgoing personality who is comfortable speaking in front of groups and interacting with company colleagues and employees
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Must have a valid State Security License
• Ability to effectively speak, write, and understand the English language
• Must be able to pass all initial and recurrent training classes and exams as administered by Global Security and Airport Authority
• Must have access to reliable transportation