Aviation Security Program Lead

Albuquerque International; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Albuquerque's Aviation Department is seeking a security professional to administer and coordinate the Airport Security Program, ensuring TSA/FAA compliance and coordinating security operations, training, and SSI handling.

You will work with tenants, contractors, law enforcement, and regulators, lead investigations, manage access control, and drive program improvements while maintaining a safety-sensitive posture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in aviation management, airport operations, aviation security, criminal justice, business administration or public administration or related field.
• Six (6) years of transportation security, airport security operations, or law enforcement experience; three (3) years supervisory experience.
• Experience in airport airline operations or security preferred.
• Airport Certified Employee (ACE) or other relevant certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer and implement the Airport Security Program, security policies and contingency plans; evaluate operations for compliance.
• Coordinate security assessments, inspections, and program initiatives.
• Plan and evaluate security exercises and incident response with TSA, FAA and partners.
• Develop and implement daily security and access control activities to meet TSA/FAA requirements.
• Coordinate security with divisions, airlines, tenants, contractors, and agencies; provide guidance on procedures and regulatory changes.
• Train, supervise, and evaluate staff; address deficiencies and conduct disciplinary actions.
• Coordinate aviation security training for employees, tenants, contractors; document training and access controls.
• Identify security needs and new technologies; propose improvements to operations and controls.
• Maintain security records, logs, and reports; analyze trends and program effectiveness.
• Monitor access control and SSI handling systems; address deficiencies and enhancements.
• Review security incidents and inspections; document findings and initiate corrective actions.
• Coordinate security aspects of construction, events, and operational changes; ensure proper access controls.
• Participate in administration of security-related contracts, equipment, and inventories.
• Direct daily work activities and staff schedules; improve work processes.
• Serve as liaison and technical resource for aviation security matters to management and stakeholders.
• Monitor emerging threats and regulatory changes; implement changes to security programs and training.
• Safeguard SSI and sensitive information per regulations; control access appropriately.
• Conduct security inspections and compliance reviews; document deficiencies and coordinate corrective actions.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Regulatory compliance

Staff training

Interagency liaison

Project coordination

Incident investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in aviation management / airport security / related field

Job description

City of Albuquerque's Aviation Department is seeking a security professional to administer and coordinate the Airport Security Program, ensuring TSA/FAA compliance and coordinating security operations, training, and SSI handling.

You will work with tenants, contractors, law enforcement, and regulators, lead investigations, manage access control, and drive program improvements while maintaining a safety-sensitive posture.