- Company Name
- City Of Houston
- Job Title
- Division Manager - Security & Badging
- Job Description
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**Job Title**
Division Manager – Security & Badging
**Role Summary**
Lead all airport security and badging functions for a major international facility. Ensure FAA/TSA compliance, coordinate with airlines, law enforcement, and internal stakeholders, and manage a team responsible for emergency response and security operations.
**Expectations**
- Maintain 100 % compliance with TSA and Airport Security Program (ASP) directives.
- Deliver timely, accurate reports to FAA, airport leadership, and external partners.
- Demonstrate continuous improvement in risk mitigation, policy development, and staff performance.
**Key Responsibilities**
- Lead, train, evaluate, and supervise the security and badging staff, including aircraft emergency response teams.
- Act as primary liaison with TSA officials, federal and local law‑enforcement agencies, airlines, tenants, and government partners.
- Develop, document, and enforce security policies, procedures, guidelines, and project schedules.
- Oversee selection, procurement, and implementation of security hardware and software.
- Conduct risk assessments, analyze new data, and recommend mitigation strategies.
- Prepare and present management reports, studies, and contractual negotiations.
- Manage hotel emergency plans, incident investigations, and compliance audits.
- Ensure all staff obtain required security badges (e.g., Custom Border Patrol) within established timelines.
**Required Skills**
- Leadership and staff development in a security environment.
- In‑depth knowledge of TSA regulations and ASP requirements.
- Strong communication and liaison skills with agencies and stakeholders.
- Effective risk assessment, problem‑solving, and decision‑making.
- Project management and policy‑development competency.
- Proficiency in interpreting technical and non‑technical security information.
- Ability to manage physical demands and comply with safety protocols.
**Required Education & Certifications**
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Engineering or a closely related field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive, security‑related experience, with ≥3 years in a supervisory role.
- Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, or related field may substitute 2 years of experience.
- Valid Class C Texas driver’s license (compliance with City of Houston policy).
- Ability to obtain all required security badges (e.g., Custom Border Patrol) within 6 months of hire.