Security Program Manager – Covenant Aviation Security – PDX

Oregon Security Guide; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan with companying

Job summary

Covenant Aviation Security is seeking a Security Program Manager to oversee airport security operations at Portland International Airport (PDX). This role leads supervisors, staffing, service quality, and programs under 49 CFR Part 1542, coordinating with airlines, TSA, law enforcement, and local officials.

The position follows a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with after-hours incident support; 24/7 operational needs are handled as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least five years of aviation or security management experience, including two years at an airport regulated under 49 CFR Part 1542.
• Seven years of aviation/security management experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• Maintain the Supervisory and Executive Manager certification specified by the employer through the Oregon DPSST.
• Knowledge of aviation security operations, staffing plans, financial performance, and customer-focused service improvement.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Security certification is preferred at hire and required within one year of hire.
• U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Direct security operations through subordinate supervisors and evaluate performance, procedures, compliance, and technical readiness.
• Develop staffing plans and employee schedules to meet operational needs and use resources efficiently.
• Oversee assignments, leave approvals, performance reviews, hiring selections, promotions, and employee development.
• Resolve employee concerns, address disciplinary matters, and identify training needs.
• Help develop budgets, manage program goals, and improve service quality, customer satisfaction, and operating efficiency.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, regulatory agencies, law enforcement, and labor-relations contacts.

Skills

Communication skills

Aviation/security management

Staffing planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Covenant Aviation Security is hiring a Security Program Manager at Portland International Airport (PDX), with an advertised salary of $90,000–$110,000 per year. This full-time, non-union role requires airport experience.

Position details

• Employer: Covenant Aviation Security
• Location: Portland International Airport (PDX), Portland, Oregon
• Salary: $90,000–$110,000 per year (USD)
• Employment: Full-time
• Category: Airport Security
• Union status: Non-union
• Employer requisition: 875; Dayforce posting: 4789.

About The Role

Covenant Aviation Security is seeking a Security Program Manager to lead its airport security operations at Portland International Airport (PDX). This position oversees supervisors, staffing, service quality, and security programs associated with 49 CFR Part 1542. The manager works with airport representatives, airlines, TSA, law enforcement, and local government officials.

Schedule: The employer lists a Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with availability for after-hours calls involving incidents or emergencies. Airport security operations run 24/7. Schedule information was supplied directly by the employer.

Responsibilities

• Direct security operations through subordinate supervisors and evaluate performance, procedures, compliance, and technical readiness.
• Develop staffing plans and employee schedules to meet operational needs and use resources efficiently.
• Oversee assignments, leave approvals, performance reviews, hiring selections, promotions, and employee development.
• Resolve employee concerns, address disciplinary matters, and identify training needs.
• Help develop budgets, manage program goals, and improve service quality, customer satisfaction, and operating efficiency.
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, regulatory agencies, law enforcement, and labor-relations contacts.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and at least five years of aviation or security management experience, including two years at an airport regulated under 49 CFR Part 1542.
• The employer states that seven years of aviation/security management experience may substitute for the bachelor’s degree.
• Maintain the Supervisory and Executive Manager certification specified by the employer through the Oregon Department of Public Safety Standards and Training (DPSST).
• Knowledge of aviation security operations, staffing plans, financial performance, and customer-focused service improvement.
• Strong written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• AAAE Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Security certification is preferred at hire and required within one year of hire.

Confirm DPSST certification timing directly with Covenant during the hiring process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, effective the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
• Paid time off.
• Company-paid life insurance and voluntary supplemental life insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Company-furnished uniforms where applicable.

Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan provisions and may change at the company’s discretion.

Covenant Aviation Security states that it is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintains a drug-free workplace, and conducts pre-employment drug testing.