Aviation Security Supervisor

As the Aviation Security Supervisor, you will ensure security regulatory compliance of the airport is maintained throughout the daily operating environment including oversight Security Specialists in the response to, investigation of, and recovery from security disruptions.

• You will direct the operational management and service functions of the department to ensure a high-level of quality and effective support is provided to internal customers.
  
• You will provide continuous performance management and conducts employee performance evaluations. You will also address performance and/or behavior issues, clarifying expectations and providing feedback.
  
• You will support diversity through the selection, management, and retention of diverse employees.
  
• You will build strong and effective relationships with leadership team to share information, leverage resources, and jointly design results-based solutions.
  
• You will communicate with stakeholders to ensure understanding and obtain buy-in.
  
• You will identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.

Salary offers will be made within the posted range.  Placement within the range will be determined based on your similar work experience.  The Port considers work experience to be similar if the scope and level of responsibility of your prior positions match the job being offered.

• Experienced – You have three (3) years of experience in aviation or security operations and one (1) year of supervisory/lead/mentor experience including leading a project or process.
  
• Desired – We hope you have Incident Command Systems (ICS) 100 and 200 or an Airport Security Coordinator Certification from the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE).
  
• Committed to Equity – You will apply equity and exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices in all aspects of the work.  At the Port of Seattle, equity is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all Port employees.
  
• Adaptable – You have effective time management skills including prioritizing work and meeting deadlines. You have a high attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
  
• Effective Communicator – You have effective verbal, written, and active listening communication skills and can write concise, organized, and clear communications to internal and external customers. You engage others in active, open, and productive dialogue.
  
• Relationship Builder – You can develop and maintain effective working relationships to gain trust and establish credibility at all organizational levels.
  
• Strategic – You can move seamlessly from strategy to tactics and effectively execute a plan. You understand how to get things done and achieve objectives working with others in an organizational context.

Every role at the Port of Seattle is vital to our thriving community. We are a leader in moving people and cargo across the country and around the world. With facilities and property ranging in scope from a half-acre park to one of the largest airports and container terminals on the West Coast, we maximize the public assets in our portfolio with an eye toward best uses and environmental sustainability. Find out more .

Our vision is to create a Port that mirrors – throughout its breadth of operations and services and within its leadership – the diversity of our communities, instill principles of equity into its culture, and ensures a fair and intentional distribution of opportunities to expand economic develop and quality of life for all in our region. Find out more about how RAISE us up and our .

The Port of Seattle offers an extensive benefits package that rewards our staff for their valuable contributions towards the Port‘s mission. In addition to the summary below, benefit details for non-represented positions can be found  If the position is represented by a union, please refer to the “” or contact the appropriate Union Representative for specific information related to benefits and eligibility.

• Healthcare – Medical, Dental, and Vision Care with options that work for you and your family.
• Paid Vacation – Just about four weeks per year that increases with tenure to rest and rejuvenate.
• Paid Sick Leave – At least one hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked.
• Holidays – More than ten days per year to celebrate with family and friends away from work.
• Pension/Retirement Plans – A pension and additional savings plans to prepare for your future after the Port.
• Getting to Work – From subsidized parking and a low-cost public transit card to alternative work arrangements giving you an opportunity to work hybrid.
• Parental Leave – Six weeks of paid leave to spend with new additions to your immediate family.
• Development – From tuition reimbursement, training, stretch assignments and internal internships, we support a learning culture.
• Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – The Port of Seattle values diversity as a source of innovation and strength. We are actively working across the organization to create a culture where all employees – regardless of race, gender, and other identities – succeed and reach their fullest potential.
• Work-Life Balance – We provide the resources to help you create habits to be healthy and balanced.
• Mission Driven – We are focused together in promoting economic opportunities and quality of life in the region by advancing trade, travel, commerce, and job creation in an equitable, accountable, and environmentally responsible manner.

• Driver’s License – You will need a valid Washington State Driver’s License, or the ability to obtain one, is required in order to travel locally to project sites.
  
• Work Schedule –You may be required to work any and all assigned shifts, including weekends and holidays. You may be required to work during emergencies.
  
• Work Environment – You will primarily work in an office environment and may be exposed to areas of high noise and various hazardous materials.
  
• Washington State Residency Requirement – Employees must establish a residence in Washington state within 30 days of their first day of employment and must maintain a residence in Washington State during their employment with the Port of Seattle. If a position is eligible to telework, work performed while teleworking must be performed in Washington State.
  
• Security Requirements – As the successful candidate, you must pass a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) background check as well as a criminal history background check with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Your employment will be contingent upon obtaining a Port of Seattle ID badge upon clearance. You will also be required to obtain a U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) Customs Seal within 30 days of hire.