Job Description

United States, Michigan, Detroit

Corp. Safety, Security & Compliance

16-Mar-2021

Ref : 5472

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities)

The Regional Security Manager (RSM), based at Deltas Hub airport in Detroit, MI (DTW) under the supervision of the Manager, Security Operations, is responsible for continuously monitoring potential security vulnerability and implementing mitigation strategies at the assigned hub airport and surrounding territory. Key programmatic responsibilities include investigating criminal and company policy Rules of the Road violations in addition to assessing, responding and mitigating Real Time security related incidents and risks to the operation, people, and assets. The DTW region includes airport locations in the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. The DTW RSM will serve as a primary back up for the ATL based Regional Security Manager (s).

Summary of responsibilities (not comprehensive of all tasks):

Conduct risk assessments and implement mitigation strategies for TSA compliance failures, operational security events, and loss prevention activities. Calibrate risk classification as necessary through continual analysis of security landscape.

Identify vulnerabilities and drive security initiatives to reduce exposure for public area security, suspicious activity, employees at risk, executive protection, contraband prevention program, and human trafficking prevention.

Evaluate incoming intelligence, evaluate potential security risk, and brief leadership as appropriate.

Develop and maintain direct relationships with airport authorities, local/state/federal law enforcement, and regulatory agencies within area of responsibility (AOR), including responding to information requests and providing testimony as required

Serve as a security subject matter expert at airport and government meetings.

Drive thorough investigations of security operations and compliance incidents, including:

Cross divisional engagement with Delta frontline and corporate leadership, as well coordinate with necessary law enforcement agencies

Lead interviews of involved parties

Prepare comprehensive investigative reports to Delta Leadership and various departments

Partner with Delta security vendors and contractors to ensure proper application and execution of TSA, Government, and Delta security standards.

Participate in emergency responses and exercises within area of responsibility (AOR).

Practice safety-conscious behaviors in all operational processes and procedures.

Must be performing satisfactorily in current position.

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications):

BA or BS degree or minimum of five years in aviation security, airport operations, law enforcement or similar work experience required.

Existing or experience managing and fostering relationships with local, state and federal law enforcement within a large geographic area

Knowledge of Delta security practices and TSA, CBP, and other government agencies security regulations

A well-founded understanding of the wide array of historical and current threats and associated risks to aviation, and common, as well as creative, measures to mitigate those threats and risks

Involvement in completing risk assessments and implementing mitigation strategies or countermeasures

Ability to travel to all Delta locations and support on-call requirements in support of a 24 by 7 operation.

Must possess an exceptional ability to communicate information through oral and written means to all levels of leadership.

Must possess a high degree of self-discipline, initiative, and drive, and function well under budgetary, operational, and time constraints with minimal oversight.

Experience working with working with highly sensitive and confidential information and materials.

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)

What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications):

MA or MS degree or minimum of 10 years in aviation security, risk management, law enforcement or similar work experience.

Professional Certification or study within the areas of security management, investigations, risk management, homeland security or ER response management from an accredited school or organization.

Experience leading or directing risk assessments of critical infrastructure, call center, or hotel facilities and implementing mitigation strategies to reduce employee and enterprise risk.

Working knowledge and experience with IATA's Security Management System (SeMS), its functions and organizational benefits.