New England Area – Assistant Director of Security

July 8, 2026 Auto Import

<div style="line-height: 115%;font-size: 15px;font-family: inherit">Location: New England Region (on-site; specific location confidential) Employment Type: Contract (long-term assignment) Department: Security Reports To: Director of Security Salary: $80,000 annually </div> <div style="line-height: 115%;font-size: 15px;font-family: inherit">Summary</div> <div style="line-height: 115%;font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit">This position serves as administrative and operational support to Airport Security Coordinator functions and is designated as an alternate Airport Security Coordinator for continuity purposes. In this capacity, the role may perform defined Airport Security Coordinator duties when the primary coordinator is unavailable or when specifically directed by airport leadership. The position also provides management-level support to security and police-related administrative functions as authorized.</div> <div style="line-height: 115%;font-size: 15px;font-family: inherit">Essential Duties and Responsibilities</div> <ul style="font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 10px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Coordinate with the Transportation Security Administration, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, and other external partners in support of security operations and regulatory requirements.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Support and, when designated, execute routine Airport Security Coordinator duties in accordance with established protocols.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Manage routine police and security administrative functions, including scheduling, forms, reporting, and workflow tracking when delegated.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Conduct routine field inspections of curbside areas, checkpoints, sterile areas, and access points to identify compliance issues and operational concerns.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Track and follow up on regulatory, tenant, and internal compliance deficiencies.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Assist with preparation for inspections, audits, testing activities, and corrective action follow-up.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Maintain and update security standard operating procedures, post orders, emergency checklists, and related security documentation.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Maintain continuity of Airport Security Coordinator operations during absences or as directed.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Coordinate with internal stakeholders under executive and airport leadership supervision.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Provide management-level assistance to the police department and support non-operational police coordination tasks as authorized.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Assist with personnel matters, coaching, documentation, onboarding, training coordination, and basic HR workflows.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Review and correct shift rosters, training schedules, and coverage plans as needed.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Conduct quality-control reviews of reports, security logs, and badging office documentation.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Maintain and update the Airport Security Plan as directed.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Maintain reimbursable and other agreements with Customs and Border Protection as directed.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Oversee all aspects of the security guard contract.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Oversee the badging office and all aspects of the secure identification display area badging process, including application review, media issuance, and audit support.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Oversee security camera and access control systems.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Procure department materials and coordinate required security training.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Create daily, monthly, and annual reports related to badging activities using security and access-control systems.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Review existing identification system applications for law enforcement inquiries and investigations.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Track lost badges, collect associated penalties where applicable, and generate required operational training reports.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Perform other duties as assigned.</li> </ul> <div style="line-height: 115%;font-size: 15px;font-family: inherit">Supervisory Responsibilities</div> <div style="line-height: 115%;font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit">Directly supervises badging office staff and is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the unit. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and applicable laws, including training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints; and resolving problems.</div> <div style="line-height: 115%;font-size: 15px;font-family: inherit">Qualifications</div> <ul style="font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 10px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and security- or facilities-related management systems.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively with outside contractors and agencies.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Working knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions related to secure facilities, construction activity, and operational environments.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, including the use of a computer and reporting systems.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Ability to successfully obtain and maintain the required airport security clearance for access to secure areas and terminal facilities.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Ability to lift up to 50 pounds from ground to waist level on a repetitive basis.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Ability to communicate using two-way radios, mobile phones, and clear verbal and written English.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Ability to assume operational, safety, and security responsibilities as a representative of senior management.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and under pressure.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Ability to organize, direct, and implement plans and programs in an emergency.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Ability to analyze and resolve work problems or assist staff in solving problems.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Knowledge of Safety Management Systems principles and risk management methodologies.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Knowledge of airport emergency procedures and practices.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Thorough knowledge of 49 CFR Part 139 requirements for incident emergency management, training, and exercise planning and operations.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Thorough knowledge of 49 CFR Parts 1542 and 1544.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Ability to complete and pass Transportation Security Administration and Federal Aviation Administration employment history verification, fingerprinting, and Criminal History Records Check requirements prior to consideration and throughout employment.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Valid driver's license and insurability maintained as a condition of employment.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Professional, service-oriented demeanor.</li> </ul> <div style="line-height: 115%;font-size: 15px;font-family: inherit">Education and Experience</div> <ul style="font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 10px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Bachelor's degree in Aviation Management, Criminal Justice, or a related field required.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a public safety role.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Experience with the National Incident Management System and the Incident Command System, including IS-700, ICS-100, ICS-200, ICS-300, ICS-400, and IS-800.</li> </ul> <div style="line-height: 115%;font-size: 15px;font-family: inherit">Physical Requirements</div> <ul style="font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 10px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Squatting, kneeling, stooping, and lifting.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Use of hands and fingers to operate tools, systems, and equipment.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Some sitting behind a desk and viewing a monitor for extended periods.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Working in extreme cold for extended periods of time.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Some work at heights from lifts, roofs, and ladders.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Prolonged standing and considerable walking.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Lifting up to 50 pounds from a dead weight several times per day.</li> </ul> <div style="line-height: 115%;font-size: 15px;font-family: inherit">Work Environment</div> <ul style="font-family: inherit;font-size: inherit;margin-top: 0px;margin-bottom: 10px" type="disc"> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Receives general direction and instructions from a superior with reasonable latitude for the exercise of independent judgment; work is reviewed upon completion.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Extremes of heat and cold, wind, dust, and dampness may be encountered as work is performed indoors and outdoors year-round.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Some exposure to dust from sanding and other sources.</li> <li style="line-height: 115%;font-family: serif;font-size: 14px">Work is performed across airport facilities, secure operational areas, and related landside environments in the New England Area.</li> </ul> <div style="line-height: 115%;font-size: 15px;font-family: inherit">How to Apply Pay for this position is $80,000 annually and will depend on experience. Benefits for this position include medical, dental, vision, 401K plans, and paid time off. Positions will remain open until they are filled. Candidates with questions are encouraged to contact Vivian Torres at vtorres@mgt.us</div> <div style="line-height: 115%;font-size: 15px;font-family: inherit">Equal Opportunity Statement</div> <div style="line-height: 115%;font-size: 14px;font-family: inherit">The employer is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Employment decisions are made based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. Reasonable accommodations will be considered throughout the application process in accordance with applicable law.</div> Posted: 2026-04-21

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