JOB SUMMARY
Under the general direction of the Assistant Airport Director, this position is responsible for planning, managing, and coordinating security-related activities and communications at Brownsville South Padre Island International Airport. The Airport Security Supervisor ensures that the airport complies with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) approved Airport Security Plan, as well as the TSA-mandated rules and regulations. This includes reviewing all
security-related functions to ensure adherence to 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1542, its security program, and any applicable security directives. The supervisor also initiates corrective actions for any instances of non-compliance with the airport’s security program and applicable security directives.
COMPETENCIES:
• Government regulation(s) interpretation
• Government regulation(s) compliance
• Airport Facilities Acumen
• Time Management
• Customer Service
• Emergency Response
• Leadership qualities
• Effective Communication
• Conflict Resolution
KEY FUNCTIONS/KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS:
• Monitoring the operational and security activities in operational areas to ensure a safe
environment and ensures compliance with Federal, state, local and department
regulations, policies, and procedures activities.
• Coordinating with airport staff and other airport agencies on corrective actions to
maintain compliance.
• Serves as primary and immediate contact for BRO security-related activities and
communications with the Transportation Security Agency (TSA).
• Reviews all security-related functions to ensure compliance with 49 Code of Federal
Regulations (CFR) 1542, its security program, and applicable security directives.
Initiates corrective actions for any instance of non-compliance with CFR 1542,its security
program, and applicable security directives.
• Authorizes and determines security clearances for airport users requesting access to the
Security Identification Display Area and Sterile Area (SIDA).
• Manages, administers, and performs airport security and communications projects.
Prepares and monitors budget for areas of responsibility.

• Resolving security related issues from airport customers and tenants. Meeting with
airport tenants to explain airport security policies and procedures.
• Ensures availability of documents for review by Federal agencies, initiate corrective
actions for failure to comply with CFR Part 1500, the Airport Security Program, and other
security directives including 49 CFR Parts 1540 (Civil Aviation Security: General Rules).
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree plus two years of experience, or associate’s degree plus four years of
experience, or high school graduation or GED plus six years of experience.