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Aston Carter

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Seattle, WA · On-site

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Experience supporting FAA certifications or working in a regulated aviation environment, with a strong understanding of FAA certification and aviation compliance requirements. * Demonstrated ...

ACTS-Aviation Security, Inc

$60 - $80/hr

ACTS-Aviation Security Inc. has an immediate opening for a Assistant Compliance and Training Manager at the Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado. Established in 2001, ACTS-Aviation ...

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Assistant Compliance & Training Manager

ACTS-Aviation Security

Denver, CO • On-site

$60K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 21 days ago

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Company rating: 3.5 out of 10

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Job description

Join a Global Leader in Aviation Security!

Salary Range: $60,000 annually 

Insurance available! 401K with company matching! Paid vacation & holidays!
ACTS-Aviation Security Inc. has an immediate opening for a Assistant  Compliance and Training Manager at the Denver  International Airport in Denver, Colorado.
Established in 2001, ACTS-Aviation Security has grown to become one of the leading providers of security solutions to the US aviation market. ACTS-Aviation Security, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the international security company ICTS Europe and specializes in the provision of security solutions and services; primarily focused on catering, aircraft and cargo screening. With corporate offices in Chicago and Atlanta, and operational centers at more than 30 airports across the United States, ACTS provides nationwide coverage. As an ICTS Europe subsidiary, ACTS offers unmatched experience, expertise, quality and innovation. ACTS Security Agents are proud of their role in aviation security and have the opportunity for advancement – the ideal place to build a career in aviation security.

Assist the Compliance Manager to evaluates and analyzes the entire operations noting discrepancies, suggests ways of improving the workflow, and determines the risk and/or effectiveness of current procedures. Identifies and delivers training to ensure compliance. Assists with creating and growing separate lines of business dedicated to delivering external security training

Position must adhere to and promote ACTS-Aviation Security, Inc. commitment to quality of service, compliance with customer specifications and government agency regulations and focus on safety in the work environment described in ACTS-Aviation Security’s General Operating Policy 0.1 and all policies referred to within.

  Audits all services TSA, Airport, and ACTS-Aviation Security operational compliance.

 Identifies potential areas of vulnerability and risk; develops/recommends corrective action plans for resolution of problematic issues and provides general guidance on how to avoid or deal with similar situations in the future.

 Ensures proper reporting of violations or potential violations to the Director of Compliance as appropriate and/or required.

 Audits training files and ensures standardization across all units

  Manages and ensures conformance with company policies and Airport/TSA regulations. 

  Identify and deliver internal training opportunities to ensure compliance through auditing of operations and oversight

  Develop client relationships, identifying additional training and security services needs

  Provide operational assistance as needed

A High School Diploma or equivalent. (A Bachelor’s Degree in Aviation Management, Security Management, Law Enforcement, or a closely related field is preferable)

  3 years of operational Airport Security and compliance experience 

  3 years of experience delivering training to security professionals

Thorough knowledge of operations management, training, and auditing

  Highly skilled at training, inspecting and testing

  Superior data management, report making abilities

  Ability to judge, evaluate and monitor performances

 Excellent leadership and personnel management abilities

  Ability to take responsibility and be accountable

  Excellent oral and written communication skills

 Ability to present technical information in clear formats.

 Ability to work non-standard work hours, evenings, weekends, holidays

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