Security & Public Safety Analyst I

Welcome to San Diego International Airport, where our core purpose is to create an exceptional experience for both our community and visitors from around the world. It extends beyond just flights; we embody the vibrant spirit of San Diego itself—sunny, welcoming, and full of life. We are committed to attracting, fostering, and empowering a team of talented individuals who can deliver our strategic goals:

• Advance Airport Development
• Transform the Customer Experience
• Optimize Ongoing Business
• Cultivating Our Culture

Here, you’ll find a workplace culture that thrives on diversity and is anchored in our collective mindsets: collaboration, empathy, inclusivity, thoughtful decision-making, active listening, and always believing the best in people. If you are ready to contribute to a team that values meaningful impact and enjoys the journey along the way, we invite you to apply today and help us connect our community to the world.

Why You'll Love Working at SAN:

• Location:  The new Airport Authority Administration building, located on the San Diego International Airport campus and near the waterfront, providing stunning views of our runway, San Diego Bay, the Pacific Ocean, and the city skyline.
• Salary: The hiring salary for the Security & Public Safety Analyst I is starting at $75,553 The full pay range for the Security & Public Safety Analyst I is $64,575 to $103,320.
• Benefits: You will enjoy 14 paid holidays, 18 – 33 days of vacation (PTO), annual employer funded Lifestyle Spending Account which you can use to invest in your personal development and growth activities, parental and child care benefits, salary continuance for family & parental leave, tuition reimbursement, ensure your future with our retirement plan options including our comprehensive pension plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and more!
• Wellness: Take advantage of multiple on-site gyms with regular fitness classes, outdoor working areas, fitness discounts for all levels and goals, monthly fruit deliveries, rewards for volunteer time, financial wellness advisors, and a campus with easy access to some of San Diego's best walking trails.
• Application Deadline: February 23, 2025, applications will be reviewed after this date.

About the Job:

The Aviation Security & Public Safety department is looking for a Security & Public Safety Analyst I to play a key role in support of contractual activities and continuous improvement of airport infrastructure and safety practices. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting safety, security, and compliance efforts by coordinating daily security measures and public safety initiatives, with particular focus on compliance, enforcement efforts, overseeing commercial vehicle activities and traffic management alongside the Landside Operations teams. They will bring expertise in conducting security, public safety and other infrastructure assessments and will leverage their strong relationship skills and problem solving and critical thinking skills to collaborate with internal and external partners.

What You’ll Do:

• Security and Emergency Coordination: Coordinates daily security, public safety, and landside operations to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations; manages security access, emergency plans, and crisis response for incidents like breaches, evacuations, medical emergencies, and irregular operations.
• Regulatory Compliance and Expertise: Interprets regulations and mandates, serves as a subject matter expert, conducts security and safety assessments and outreach, and presents safety programs to various groups and committees. Creates and presents presentations on security, safety, and landside operations programs to groups, committees, participates in the procurement selection processes, and other initiatives
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Enforcement: Builds partnerships with stakeholders, resolves issues and enforces regulations. Cites for violations and recommends remedial actions. Oversees contractual activities and supports program implementation.
• Program Development and Industry Advancement: Develops and streamlines programs, reports, budgets, and infrastructure while staying current with industry trends and performing other assigned duties.
• Vehicle Operation: Regularly operate and drive an Authority vehicle to conduct field assessments and inspections throughout the Authority campus.

Skills We Are Looking For:

• Business Process Knowledge: Identifies, documents, and monitors processes and develops a framework for processes and improvement.
• Interpersonal & Customer Focus: Proficient communication skills through various mediums, including written, verbal, and digital avenues; establish and clarify ideas and expectations; apply conflict resolution techniques; listen and engage others; persuade, collaborate, and facilitate work completion effectively.
• Critical Thinking: Critically reviews and translates operational, regulatory, and business requirements, data, and information to specify solutions or alternative practices in support of associated objectives and strategies.
• Problem-Solving & Agility: Analyzes situations or factors and collaboratively generates alternatives or solutions, readily adapts behavior to new work methods, evolving and unexpected situations.
• Relationship: Builds and maintains relations with stakeholders, identifies and relates information, ideas, and problems, and champions initiatives and ideas based on mutually acceptable solutions.
• Project Management Skills: Competently determines processes to achieve project strategy; verifies project efficiency and collaboration to ensure timely completion.
• Leveraging Technology: Effective use of information technology and associated systems to achieve operational and business efficiencies.

The Experience You Need to Have**:

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in aviation management, public administration, security or emergency management, or a closely related field;
• One year of progressively responsible administrative and/or programmatic experience in aviation security and/or emergency preparedness;
• Or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Licenses, Certificates, and Special Requirements:

• Successful completion of a fingerprint-based background investigation, training, and testing required for employment and operation of Authority and San Diego County physical security, surveillance, radio, and telecommunications equipment.
• A valid California Class “C” driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Authority's Vehicle Insurance Policy.

Preferred Education, Certification, and Licenses:

• AAAE CM or AAE, ACE Security, or ACE Airside Operations, Traffic Control Certification

**Lacking some of the skills or experiences we've listed? No worries! Here at the San Diego International Airport, we're on a mission to cultivate a workforce as dynamic and diverse as the community we serve. While certain roles may require specific qualifications, we understand that talent comes in many forms. Some of our positions may not require specific degrees, and we're always open to individuals who bring a willingness to learn and a commitment to excellence. If you think this could be you, we encourage you to apply, and even if this position isn't the right role for you, we will add you to our database to consider for other opportunities in the future that align with your unique knowledge and skills. There's a chance we have the perfect spot for you to land!

EEO Statement

It is the policy of the San Diego County Regional Airport Authority to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, SDCRAA will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

Physical & Mental Demands

Persons with disabilities may be able to perform the essential duties of this class with reasonable accommodation. Reasonable accommodation will be evaluated on an individual basis and depends, in part, on the specific requirements for the job, the limitations related to disability and the ability of the hiring department to accommodate the limitation. If you need any form of accommodation during the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition Partner (Recruiter).

Under California Government Code Sections 3100 - 3109, public employees are designated disaster service workers. The term "public employees" includes all persons employed by the state or any county, city, state agency, or public district. Disaster service workers are required to participate in such disaster service activities as they may be assigned to them by their employer or law.