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SECURITY MANAGER
full-time•Fort Lauderdale
About this role
America’s largest privately owned company dedicated exclusively to aviation security. Our services include passenger, baggage, cargo, and employee screening, external/internal airport patrols, access control, air carrier security services, and more. Covenant Aviation Security, LLC has provided over 35 million hours of aviation security services.
Covenant was founded in 1992 to provide highly trained and motivated protective security forces to government agencies and select commercial customers. Building on Covenant's reputation for first class delivery of high-quality service and cost-effective contract administration, Covenant has enjoyed substantial growth while maintaining an unparalleled commitment to performance.
Covenant Aviation Security (CAS) is seeking a Project Manager in the Fort Lauderdale, FL area contingent upon contract award.
Essential functions:
The successful candidate defines and oversees security operations through subordinate Supervisors, who direct the security workforce. This includes evaluating the programs supervised to ensure mission accomplishment and priorities; procedural policy and compliance; and technical competence. The Project Manager plans and organizes the most efficient use of resources to meet these requirements through development and analysis of employee work schedules.
The Project Manager performs the full range of both administrative and technical supervision. These include assigning work; planning and scheduling work; approving leave; assessing employee performance; making selections and promotions. Responsibilities also include hearing and resolving complaints from employees; taking disciplinary action; identifying training and developmental needs; improving quality and service performance; developing and being accountable for goals and objectives. The Project Manager also assists in developing budgets; directing major program segments; approving awards and other personnel actions; and making decisions on work problems and recommendations.
The successful candidate must respond to a very complex working environment including dealing directly with all levels of security management, Airport Authority, law enforcement, labor relations, Federal and State regulatory agencies, airline-contracted personnel, and local government officials.
Requirements:
- Must be a US citizen, U. S. National or Lawful Permanent Resident.
- Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
- Must have a High school diploma or GED.
- Must have at least four (4) years of experience in law enforcement, in the military, or at a security firm as a supervisor, or equivalent title.
- Must have an active Florida Class “D” Security Officer license for a minimum of two years.
- Must have a valid State of Florida Driver’s license.
- Must have an honorable discharge from the military where applicable.
- Must be willing to submit to and pass a drug screen and background check.
- Must be able to communicate proficiently (both orally and in writing) in English.
- Must be able to perform all functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Covenant Aviation Security is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment drug testing.
What you'll do
- The Project Manager defines and oversees security operations through subordinate Supervisors, ensuring mission accomplishment and compliance. Responsibilities include planning resource use, evaluating programs, and managing employee performance.
About Covenant Aviation Security
Covenant Aviation Security, LLC (CAS) is an industry leader in providing transportation security services to airport authorities, airlines, and the federal government. As America’s largest privately owned company dedicated exclusively to aviation security, CAS services include passenger, baggage, cargo, and employee screening, external/internal airport patrols, access control, air carrier security services, and more.
CAS is committed to putting the right people in the right places, with the best tools and resources available to get the job done. We strongly believe in promoting from within, which helps challenge our employees to continue to grow and advance their careers. To learn more or to apply for a career with Covenant please visit our website.
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What does a SECURITY MANAGER do at Covenant Aviation Security?
As a SECURITY MANAGER at Covenant Aviation Security, you will: the Project Manager defines and oversees security operations through subordinate Supervisors, ensuring mission accomplishment and compliance. Responsibilities include planning resource use, evaluating programs, and managing employee performance..
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The SECURITY MANAGER position at Covenant Aviation Security is based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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