Security Coordinator
hace 1 mes
Arlington
Job Description Job Description: Security Coordinator Position Overview The TSA Coordinator – BBJ/VVIP Operations is responsible for ensuring full compliance with Transportation Security Administration (TSA) regulations and implementing enhanced security protocols for Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) and VVIP missions. This role provides direct operational support to the flight department, crew members, passengers, and ground partners to ensure all BBJ flights meet or exceed federal security requirements, while accommodating the unique needs of high-profile VIP and government travelers. The ideal candidate understands both TSA regulatory frameworks and VVIP aviation standards, ensuring safe, secure, discreet, and seamless operations worldwide. Key Responsibilities • TSA Compliance & Security Program Management, • Manage and oversee compliance with TSA security programs applicable to BBJ and VVIP operations (e.g., TFSSP, DASSP, PCSSP, or operator-specific programs)., • Implement, update, and maintain the operator’s TSA-approved security policies, training programs, and procedural documentation., • Conduct routine audits to ensure all security protocols, documentation, and personnel clearances remain current and compliant., • Serve as the primary liaison between the operator and TSA, DHS, airport authorities, and law enforcement agencies., • Passenger & Crew Security Coordination, • Verify passenger identities, vetting status, manifest accuracy, and eligibility in accordance with TSA directives and security program requirements., • Coordinate SIDA access, crew badge compliance, training renewals, and background requirements., • Ensure secure and discreet boarding processes for high-profile passengers, government officials, and VVIP travelers., • Support secure transport arrangements, escort services, and controlled movement through FBOs or airport terminals., • Flight & Mission Security Support, • Conduct pre-mission security risk assessments based on destination, aircraft routing, passenger profile, geopolitical environment, airport capability, and security posture., • Coordinate security logistics including secure vehicles, armed escorts (if authorized), perimeter security, and airside access., • Review airport security requirements and restrictions, including international security directives, APIS requirements, and destination country regulations., • Support the flight crew and operations team through briefings on mission-specific security procedures., • Documentation, Records & Reporting, • Prepare, maintain, and submit required TSA documentation, including incident reports, compliance records, and security reviews., • Ensure manifests, crew lists, passenger information, and vetting documentation are accurate and securely stored., • Maintain records of training, credentialing, operational compliance, and TSA correspondence., • Training & Personnel Oversight, • Conduct security briefings and provide recurring TSA-mandated training for crew members, operations staff, contractors, and approved vendors., • Ensure all personnel understand security procedures, threat response protocols, and operational responsibilities., • Oversee and validate required recurrent security training programs and credential renewals., • Vendor, Airport & Interagency Coordination, • Coordinate with FBOs, airport security teams, ground handlers, and law enforcement partners to ensure secure BBJ operations., • Arrange secure parking, ramp access, escorting, restricted-area movements, and airside handling., • Work collaboratively with domestic and international authorities to meet requirements for BBJ operations abroad., • Incident Response & Risk Mitigation, • Act as the primary point of contact for security-related incidents, irregularities, breaches, or threats., • Conduct investigations, coordinate follow-up actions, and prepare formal reports for TSA and leadership., • Develop and enforce mitigation strategies to maintain continuous operational security. Required Qualifications • 2–5+ years of aviation security, TSA program administration, airport security, or related field experience., • Strong working knowledge of TSA security programs for private, charter, or government aviation (TFSSP, DASSP, PCSSP, etc.)., • Experience supporting VIP, VVIP, government, or sensitive-mission aviation operations., • Strong understanding of airport operations, ramp access, APIS/eAPIS requirements, and international aviation security protocols., • Excellent communication skills with the ability to interface professionally with high-level passengers, agencies, and stakeholders., • Ability to work flexible hours, travel as needed, and maintain confidential information., • Must possess an active Secret (or TS/SCI) security clearance or be eligible to obtain one. Preferred Qualifications • Experience supporting BBJ, ACJ, or other VVIP/head-of-state aircraft., • Prior work with Part 91, 135, government, diplomatic, or military aviation security requirements., • TSA Security Coordinator designation for an operator., • Experience in secure international operations, foreign CIQ facilitation, or diplomatic movements., • Background in law enforcement, military security, or protective services. Core Competencies • High discretion and confidentiality, • Excellent situational awareness and threat assessment skill, • Strong communication and diplomacy, • Ability to remain calm during rapidly changing operational situations, • Detail-oriented with rigorous procedural discipline, • Customer service mindset for VIP and VVIP expectations, • This position does not offer relocation assistance; local candidates are preferred