Security & Emergency Response Coordinator

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our purpose is to create an exceptional airport experience for the community and the world.  We embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals.

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and shared mindsets of collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, listening, and believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today.

We are looking for an avid individual with skills to perform specialized and detailed tasks in support of aviation security and public safety programs and emergency response, who responds and coordinates security events and ensures consistency of operational practices with regulations, standards, mandates, and organizational requirements. Not limited to the following, the ideal candidate:

1. Coordinates daily security and public safety operational requirements to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal requirements; coordination of airport security and employee security matters, security-controlled area access, and other operational area access requirements, programs, directives, regulations, laws, mandates, and practices;

2. Conducts facility inspections to include access control systems, barriers, perimeter fences, and regulatory signage; conducts investigations and analysis of security breaches; facilitates security operations for construction projects, special events, and contingencies for compliance with requirements; recommends corrective actions; completes reports, and conducts follow-up evaluations; cites for violations and recommends remedial actions;

3. Coordinates security and emergency exercises; responds to issues involving exercises, emergency and disaster preparedness, crisis situations and disasters, security breaches and alarm activations, accidents, evacuations, power outages, crowd control, internal and external threats, medical emergencies, and irregular operations;

4. Interprets regulations, mandates, programs, and initiatives and serves as a subject matter expert and resource on the area of assignments; conducts security and safety assessments, tests, and outreach activities; represents and completes learning sessions and presentations on security and safety programs to groups, committees, and other initiatives;

5. Advances partnerships and interacts with internal and external stakeholders; collaboratively determines the course of action to realize resolutions; interfaces with and serves as a liaison to government agencies, including tenants, fire prevention/management, and law enforcement representatives;

6. Communicates operational advisories, resolves issues, and facilitates decision-making; advances program implementation and acceptance; monitors and coordinates contractual activities. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

·  Associate Degree in aviation management, public administration, security management, or a closely related field;

·  Two years of increasingly responsible operational support experience involving emergencies and/or security response situations;

·  Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements:

·  Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio, and telecommunications equipment.

·  Maintain a valid driver’s license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority’s vehicle insurance policy.

Ideal Competencies:

1.      Demonstrated collaborative interpersonal proficiency to engage and maintain relationships with stakeholders at all levels within and outside the organization.

2.      Proven critical analysis, root cause identification, and problem-solving/conflict resolution abilities.

3. Must be able to use effective judgment and self-motivation to complete work assignments and meet commitments.

4.      Strong verbal and writing skills to construct and present compelling information to promote organizational objectives.

5.      Strong close attention to detail and organizational abilities to complete assignments within expectations.

6.      Proficient use of MS Office Suites and knowledge of access control technology.

7.      Ability to deliver targeted results to specification and on schedule.

*A cover letter is required for all applications.

The hiring salary is $62,214 per year.

The salary range is $53,175 - $85,080.

Applications are accepted through June 28, 2024.

EEO Statement:

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical and Mental Demands:

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability, and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitations. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).