Aviation Security Operations Manager (53295)
GLOBAL ELITE GROUP · JFK Airport - Jamaica, NY 11430
USD 70,000 to 70,000 a year
Aviation Security Operations Manager- JFK | Global Elite Group
Location: John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) – Jamaica, NY
Company: Global Elite Group
Global Elite Group- Providing world-class aviation security through innovation and people committed to excellence.
Global Elite Group is hiring an Aviation Security Operations Manager to oversee daily airport security operations at John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in Jamaica, Queens, NY. Working under the direction of the General Manager, you will lead security personnel, coordinate workforce scheduling and post coverage, support employee training and performance, and deliver exceptional service to our clients.
Global Elite Group is a highly specialized aviation security company providing world-class services through innovation and people committed to excellence. Our diverse and collaborative team of professionals, industry leaders, and subject matter experts uses effective processes and tools to deliver quality security services.
Our airport security teams safeguard infrastructure and support secure operations at many of the largest and busiest airports in the country.
Global is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Benefits:
- $70,000 per year
- Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits (plus AFLAC options)
- 401(K) with employer match
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Employee engagement, professional development, and opportunities for advancement
- Work environment that balances challenge with support, helping you identify strengths and grow your career
- Opportunities for community service and civic engagement
The successful candidate will be:
- Security minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- An effective communicator with employees, colleagues, clients, law enforcement, and government agency representatives.
- Comfortable working under pressure in a fast-paced airport environment, with extensive knowledge of security protocols and procedures.
- Skilled in employee supervision and the management of daily security operations.
Our JFK management team members lead with compassion, maintain a positive outlook, and support the success of their teams.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate security staffing, workforce scheduling, staff deployment, and post coverage to support smooth daily airport security operations.
- Take proactive steps to maintain a safe and secure working environment for employees and other service provider personnel.
- Conduct regular walk-throughs and security inspections of assigned posts, and lead daily staff briefings under the direction of the General Manager.
- Support employee supervision and performance management by documenting station attendance and performance deficiencies and administering corrective measures under the direction of the General Manager and in accordance with Human Resources policies.
- Review operational paperwork and employee time and attendance within established deadlines to support accurate payroll processing.
- Support cost control and implement cost-effective operating practices across the station.
- Under the direction of the General Manager, maintain operational compliance with reporting procedures and communicate procedural changes clearly and promptly to security personnel.
- Under the direction of the General Manager, administer initial and recurrent training for station personnel and provide corrective action where needed.
- Safeguard company equipment and vehicles.
- Provide exceptional customer service and support strong client relationships.