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About Our Job

With competitive pay,great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those whobenefitfrom your passion,skillsandexpertise. Join DEN's diverse,inclusiveand talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers competitive pay commensurate with education and experience. The salary range for this position is between $86,634 - $125,000 per year. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• Four (4) Medical Plans, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Pension Plan for Life (Employee contributes 8.45%, Employer matches at 17.95%) and 457 (b) Retirement Plan
• PTO (over 3 weeks in your first year) and 12 paid holidays
• Yearly Merit Increase
• STD, LTD, HSA, FSA, Life Insurance
• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program
• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources
• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

Location and Schedule

In this position you can expect to work on site at Denver International Airport five days a week. Specific scheduling requirements for this position include 24/7 on-call as the Airport Security Coordinator on a rotational basis with other team members.

Who We Are & What You'll Do

Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world's busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4thbusiest airport in the U.S. and the world's 10thbusiest airport. DEN is Colorado's primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state.At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.

Airport Security is a section within the Airport Operations Division at Denver International Airport (DEN) and is comprised of two distinct units: Badging & Permitting (B&P) and Compliance & Enforcement (C&E). The Aviation Security Operations Administrator reports to the C&E team and provides oversight of the contract security guard operations, enforces compliance with CFR 1542, DEN Airport Security Program, Security Directives/National Amendments, manages vendor performance and enhances DEN's security posture while fostering strong partnerships and communication with airport stakeholders and TSA.

The ideal candidate has knowledge of TSA regulations with strong contract management experience, leadership, and operational skills to ensure contracted security services consistently meet regulatory requirements, contractual obligations and airport security objectives. They will anticipate operational and security risks before they become problems, use data and performance metrics to maintain accountability and lead with professionalism, transparency and a commitment to continuous improvement.

As an Aviation Security Operations Administrator, your responsibilities will include:

• Oversees day-to-day operational delivery of contract security guard services by coordinating with contractor management, monitoring staffing and deployment, resolving operational issues, evaluating service quality, and ensuring compliance with TSA regulations.
• Performs complex administrative and operational management functions by providing technical expertise, strategic leadership, and long- and short-term planning to support the goals, objectives, and priorities of the security guard contracts.
• Develops, implements, and administers contract performance standards, service level agreements (SLAs), and key performance indicators (KPIs), and evaluates contractor performance against established goals, contractual requirements, and operational objectives.
• Develops and implements strategies to ensure security guard contract compliance with applicable regulations and requirements, monitors and assesses compliance, and recommends improvements
• Administers the financial operations of the security guard contracts, including developing the annual operating budget, monitoring financial activities, auditing contract invoicing, preparing required budget reports, and producing fiscal reports for departmental management review.
• Directs contract procurement and administration activities, including developing Requests for Proposals (RFPs), evaluating proposals, recommending contract awards, administering contracts and incentive programs, and monitoring contractor compliance, expenditures, and deliverables
• Coordinates security guard coverage for electrical shutdowns, construction projects, and other operational activities by conducting site walks, and ensuring appropriate staffing
• Ensures compliance with Aviation Worker Screening requirements by coordinating screening schedules, implementing updates to TSA requirements, and communicating operational changes to stakeholders.
• Promotes a high-performing and engaged team culture through regular interaction with direct reports, supervisors, and staff, reinforcing accountability, open communication, operational alignment, shared ownership, and continuous feedback.
• Performs supervisory or lead work, as assigned, including planning, assigning, instructing, and reviewing work; addressing grievances and disciplinary matters; supporting hiring and separation processes; and evaluating employee performance.
• Responds to local and federal security-related data and records requests, including Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) requests, while ensuring the protection of Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Personally Identifiable Information (PII).
• Ensures compliance with CFR 1542, security directives, National Amendments, the Airport Security Program, DEN Rules and Regulations, airport policies, Operating Instructions (OIs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and personnel requirements by interpreting and applying regulatory and operational guidance
• Serves as an alternate Airport Security Coordinator (ASC) and liaison with TSA and other federal and local law enforcement agencies to support regulatory coordination and incident response

What You'll Bring:

We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.

Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Airport Certified Employee (ACE) Security certified and/or a AAAE Certified Member
• Experience managing service or security contracts, including vendor performance, contract compliance, service level agreements (SLAs), procurement and budget oversight.
• Experience developing and analyzing performance metrics, dashboards, and reports to support operational and strategic decision-making.
• Experience interpreting and administering regulations, contract requirements, and procurement policies.
• Experience managing operational and capital budgets, including forecasting, invoice review, and fiscal reporting.
• Experience leading continuous process improvement initiatives that enhance operational efficiency, compliance, and customer service.
• Attention to detail, bringing high level precision and organization while ensuring accuracy and consistency across all responsibilities
• Strong attention to detail with excellent attendance, excellent time management and decision-making skills
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively, build relationships, and resolve conflict professionally.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• Education Requirement:Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Management, Aviation, or a related field.
• Experience Requirement:Three (3) years of professional experience conducting moderately complex analysis in an Airport, Airline, or Military setting on a variety of issues as needed including but not limited to Airport Operations, Emergency Management, Regulatory Security, Contract Administration or a related industry.
• Education and Experience Equivalency: One (1) year of the appropriate type and level of experience may be substituted for each required year of post high school education.
• A combination of appropriate education and experience may be substituted for the minimum education and experience requirements.
• License/Certification Requirement:By position requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application.
• Licenses and certifications must be kept current as a condition of employment.

Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they've successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation.

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until 8/24/2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 8/23/2026 at 11:59 PM.

FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.

Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CX3588 Airport Security Operations Administrator

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$86,634.00 - $142,947.00

Target Pay

$86,634 - $125,000/ based on education and experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

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