About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver. Click here to find out about all the amazing benefits and reasons to work for CCD!  

What We Offer: 

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The hiring range for this position is $78,337-$110,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but is not limited to:

• Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays
• Yearly Merit Increase
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location:

In this position, you can expect to work on site at Denver International Airport Monday-Friday

What You'll Do:

Airport Security is a section of the Airport Operations Division of Denver International Airport and is comprised of two (2) units: Badging & Background Services and Compliance & Enforcement. This Regulatory Guard Contract Manager position is within the Compliance and Enforcement unit, and will:

• Serve as the Regulatory Guard Contract Manager to manage the functional activities of the Security Guard Contracts with oversight of the day to day operation.
• Communicates and collaborates daily with various city staff and management, contract security vendors and contractors, the community,  Security Contracts Administrator, and Assistant Director to maintain Regulatory and Contractual Compliance.
• Supports Airport Security section and participates in the formation of operating policies and procedures, provides advice and interpretative information pertaining to policies and procedures, evaluates proposed changes to policies and procedures including the merit and overall impact of changes to the functional area, and makes recommendations.
• Performs a variety of specific administrative activities/projects, participates in the development of long range and short-term planning initiatives for the functional area, and serves as a liaison with other departmental officials, community groups, and/or other units in all matters related to Airport Security Regulatory Guards.
• Work in a collaborative team structure with other members DEN and key stakeholders.
• Serves as a technical advisor and is a Subject Matter Expert on the Security Contracts and how they are used to maintain compliance with Title 49 of Code of Federal Regulations Part 1520 and Part 1542, as well as the Airport Security Program, and Part 20 of the Denver Municipal Airport System Rules and Regulations.
• Conducts research and surveys, compiles and interprets data, performs analysis and establishes systems for reporting pertinent information and recommending changes to management to improve the Security Contracts performance.
• Serves as a liaison between Security and the Contractors management to help create and implement improvements and new security procedures for various airport projects and initiatives
• Works with Security Contracts Administrator on budget for the contract and planning for yearly budget on the Guard Contract
• Serves as an alternate Airport Security Coordinator, providing 24/7 coverage.

What you’ll offer:

Denver International Airport is seeking an Aviation Security Manager to join Airport Security.  This is an excellent opportunity for a leader who is committed to excellence and thrives in a dynamic and regulated environment. In this role you will have the opportunity to use your ingenuity and leadership skills to provide continuous improvement and innovation to the Airport Security team. You will be challenged with managing one of several security programs.

We are looking for someone with some or all the following skills and experience: ​

• Experience working in a airport environment that is regulated by local, state and/or federal requirements
• Familiarity with Airport Operations and Contracts compliance and Contractor teams
• Experience in creating/managing aviation security programs and/or projects.
• Interacts with customers in a friendly and professional manner, works to resolve issues quickly and effectively, and is a team player
• Shows respect for the views and contributions of other team members. Shows empathy, listens, supports, and cares for others, and reconciles conflict.
• Strong verbal, written and presentation communication skills.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement: Bachelor's Degree in Aviation Management, Business Administration, Management or a related field.
• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience of the type and at the level of Airport Security Administrator supporting field operations in a medium or large hub civilian airport or military facility.
• Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post- high school education.
• Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.
• License/Certification Requirement: This job requires driving. Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application. 
• Successful completion of the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE) Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Security training within (6) months of employment.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Application Deadline:

To be considered for this position, you must include the following on your job application (upload the attachment(s) to the Resume/CV section on the My Experience tab):

• Resume
• Cover Letter

This position is expected to stay open until May 5th, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible, and no later than May 4th at 11:59pm to ensure consideration.

Agency: Denver International Airport

Denver International Airport (DEN) is the third-busiest airport in the United States and one of the top ten busiest airports in the world, connecting our community globally through flight and business. DEN is the primary economic engine for the state of Colorado, generating more than $36.4 billion for the region annually and employing nearly 37,000 people. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and uplift all races, ethnicities, gender identities, national origins, ages, abilities, religion, and LGBTQIA+ communities. We know that our diversity makes us stronger, and we strive to keep diversity, equity and inclusion at the center of all that we do.  

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CX3448 Aviation Security Supervisor

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$78,337.00 - $129,256.00

Starting Pay

$78,337- $110,000/ based on education and experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

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