GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the general supervision of the Aviation Security Compliance Manager, the Compliance Inspector will proactively ensure that Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) remains compliant with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations as it pertains to airports, Security Directives (SD), National Amendments (NA), Airport Security Program (ASP), and Airport Rules & Regulations. The Compliance Inspector will also conduct security inspections of DFW Airport property to assess compliance and enforcement of the ASP and policies, security violation program, and generate reports.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Frequently reviews all security-related functions and measures to ensure that all are effective and in compliance with 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 1542, SD, NA, and ASP.
2. Performs regular security inspections of tenant facilities, terminals, construction projects and airport grounds to ensure compliance with CFR 1542, ASP, SD, NA, and Airport Rules & Regulation.
3. Performs regular comprehensive security assessments, audits, and security tests.
4. Responds to requests for information from TSA, federal and local law enforcement agencies, and airport stakeholders.
5. Performs routine testing both (overt and covert) of security measures to ensure enforcement of DFW security policies, procedures, and the ASP.
6. Reviews reports and informs the Airport Security Coordinator of security violations and incidents; reviews, investigates and resolves violations, customer complaints, and other issues.
7. Communicates on a daily basis with various airport stakeholders to resolve security issues, complaints, incident reports, etc.
8. Coordinates and conducts security outreach training programs to keep airport employees/tenants current on security regulations and policies.
9. Review design plans to ensure appropriate security requirements and equipment are addressed prior to construction.
10. Other assigned duties by Department of Safety (DPS) leadership.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Completion of high school curriculum or equivalent.
• Two (2) years aviation security, airport operations, or law enforcement experience.
• Any equivalent combination of education and/or experience may be substituted for the above.
• Citizenship of the United States of America.
• Possession of a valid Class C driver’s license.
• Has not been convicted of a Class “B” misdemeanor within the last ten years or any offense greater than a Class “B”.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of security related issues.
• Ability to speak, read and write English proficiently.
• Ability to use a computer and associated programs.
• Ability to take and prepare various types of reports either by telephone or in person.
• Ability to receive and process information of a sensitive or confidential nature with discretion, tact and diplomacy.
• Ability to observe and supervise security measures.
• Ability to follow established procedures and ensure compliance.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain records.
• Ability to understand and adhere to the Airport Board’s safety, security and fire protection policies when performing assigned work on Airport property.
• Ability to pass mandatory TSA required security training.
• Ability to complete all mandatory training.
• Ability to pass a criminal history records check and security threat assessment.
• Ability to complete AAAE – Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) training withing six (6) months from hire date.
• Ability to recognize unacceptable airport security conditions and take appropriate action.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with airport tenants, governmental agencies and other Board employees.

DESIRABLE

• General college coursework.
• Two (2) years of experience in aviation security, which may include anti-terrorism procedures and protection of airport assets.
• Knowledgeable with CFR 1520, 1540, 1542 regulations, Security Directives and National Amendments.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

• Must obtain a Security Identification Display Area (SIDA) Airport Identification/Access Badge (badge) in accordance with Department of Homeland Security Transportation Security Administration (TSA) requirements in Chapter 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations Part 1500 et al., and DFW Airport’s Airport Security Program within thirty (30) days from date of employment and maintain qualification for a SIDA badge upon each badge renewal.
• This is a designated safety sensitive position as defined in DFW Airport’s Drug and Alcohol Administrative Policy and Procedure. Applicants selected for this position will be required to pass a drug test prior to employment and to submit to drug screening on a random basis during the length of their employment in the safety sensitive position.
• Ability to obtain and maintain an FBI Criminal Justice Information System (CJIS) clearance within (6) six months from hire date.

EFFORTS

• Frequently works outside subject to all weather conditions.
• Occasionally climbs into, out of and searches under vehicles.
• Occasionally works in awkward positions such as kneeling, stooping or squatting.
• Occasionally uses near-visual acuity in inspecting vehicles and SIDA badges.
• Occasionally uses far-visual acuity in judging distance of moving vehicles.
• Exchanges information in person and over radio and telephone.
• Drives to locations on Airport property, including the Aircraft Operations Area.