Project Manager – Airport Security Operations

rocky Mountain protective service Inc; City of Rochester (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocky Mountain Protective Service Inc. in Rochester, New York, seeks a Project Manager to oversee airport security screening operations onsite. You will lead daily security activities, manage supervisors and screening officers, and ensure staffing coverage and regulatory compliance.

The ideal candidate brings aviation security leadership, workforce management, and strong knowledge of TSA procedures. This role focuses on coordinating with airport management and internal leadership to maintain

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in airport security or transportation security operations.
• Experience managing large security teams and multiple shifts.
• Strong understanding of TSA screening procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Experience with staffing, scheduling, reporting, and performance management.
• Ability to pass background checks and obtain airport credentials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily airport security screening operations and personnel.
• Manage supervisors, screening officers, staffing schedules, and coverage.
• Ensure compliance with TSA regulations and security procedures.
• Coordinate with airport management, TSA representatives, and internal leadership.
• Monitor employee performance, attendance, training, and certification requirements.
• Maintain operational reports, staffing records, and performance metrics.
• Address operational issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and employee retention.
• Ensure continuous operational readiness and quality service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Aviation security

Workforce management

Regulatory compliance

Communication

Organizational skills

Job description

Rocky Mountain Protective Service Inc. (RMPS) is seeking an experienced Project Manager to oversee airport security screening operations in Rochester, New York.

The ideal candidate will have strong leadership experience in aviation security, workforce management, regulatory compliance, and daily security operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily airport security screening operations and personnel.

• Manage supervisors, screening officers, staffing schedules, and operational coverage.

• Ensure compliance with applicable TSA regulations and security procedures.

• Coordinate with airport management, TSA representatives, and internal leadership.

• Monitor employee performance, attendance, training, and certification requirements.

• Maintain operational reports, staffing records, and performance metrics.

• Address operational issues and implement corrective actions.

• Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and employee retention.

• Ensure continuous operational readiness and quality service delivery.

Qualifications

• Previous management experience in airport security, aviation security, or transportation security operations.

• Experience managing large security teams and multiple shifts.

• Strong understanding of TSA security screening procedures and regulatory requirements.

• Excellent communication, leadership, and organizational skills.

• Experience with staffing, scheduling, reporting, and performance management.

• Ability to pass required background checks and obtain necessary airport credentials.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous TSA, Screening Partnership Program (SPP), or federal security contract experience.

• Experience managing airport screening operations.

• Familiarity with TSA compliance inspections and performance standards.

Work Location

Rochester, New York — Onsite