Aviation Security Technician - Denver International Airport

About Our Job

With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver, DEN means seeing yourself working with purpose - for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join DEN's diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 37,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.

What We Offer

The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. The target starting hourly pay for this position is $27 to $32 per hour. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:

• Competitive medical, dental and vision plans effective within 1 month of start date

• Pension Plan (DERP) and Retirement Plan

• Accrue 140 hours of PTO within first year + 11 paid holidays, 1 personal holiday and 1 volunteer day per year

• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability

• CARE Bank, Family Leave Benefits

• Employee Assistance Program, Employee Volunteer Program

• EcoPass (unlimited free RTD bus/train rides)

• Tuition Reimbursement (up to $2000/year), We Qualify for Student Loan Forgiveness Program

• Learning and Development Opportunities; Courses and Career Development Resources

• Yearly merit increase based on performance and budget

• And so much more!!!

Location and Schedule

• This position will be on-site at Denver International Airport.

• The schedule for this position is Monday through Friday, during business hours (6:30 am - 5:00 pm MST).

• Schedules are based on the needs of the organization and are subject to change

What You'll Do

As an Airport Security Technician at Denver International Airport, you will have the opportunity to lead the Sponsorship Program as well as conduct training and communicate with all City departments, airport vendors, contractors, air carriers, and tenants. Responsibilities and duties of the position may include, but are not limited to the following:

• Process and update Sponsorship Agreements for contractors and vendors operating on behalf of tenants at DEN and conduct reverse audits on sponsored companies. Completes the closure of companies no longer operating at DEN.

• Assist Training & Communications Manager with administration of New Participant meetings.

• Ensure that information on the Authorized Signatory Portal is accurate and up to date.

• Maintain a thorough understanding of the Airport ID badge application processes and answers to stakeholder questions regarding airport rules and regulations.

• Remain current on all changes to local and federal regulations, Airport Security Program (ASP), and TSA Security Directives.

• Process and track Criminal History Record Checks (CHRC) and Security Threat Assessments (STA), employment authorization, and immigration status.

• Process requests for vehicle registration in the secured area for airlines, tenants, vendors, contractors and city employees according to requirements of the Airport Security Program and Denver airport rules and regulations (Part 20).

• Support for Access Control Program in accordance with the Airport Security Program (ASP) and 49 CFR Part 1542.

• Work with security information technology staff to correct discrepancies with the Identity Management System (IDMS).

• Ensure all information collected is handled following Sensitive Security Information (SSI) and Protected Personal Information (PPI) protocols.

Any one position may not include all of the duties listed. However, the allocation of positions will be determined by the amount of time spent performing the essential duties listed above.

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 shall have some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:

• Experience presenting training materials in a regulatory atmosphere

• Proficient but not limited to: Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

• Experience with security related identity management software

• Strong communication and customer service skills

• Strong attention to detail

• Resolve issues and follow up with stakeholders

• Desire for continuous process improvement

• Show respect for views and contribution of other team members

Required Minimum Qualifications

• We realize your time is valuable so please do not apply if you do not have at least the following required minimum qualifications:

• Education Requirement: Graduation from high school or the possession of a GED, HiSET or TASC Certificate.

• Experience Requirement: Three (3) years of experience working with access control or identity management database systems related to enforcement of TSA regulations and aviation specific regulations.

• Education & Experience Equivalency: Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirements.

• Licensure & Certification: Requires a valid Driver's License at the time of application

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.

Shift Work, Snow Duties, and Emergency Incidents

Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If staffing challenges arise, weather conditions warrant, or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees will be required to work extended hours and/or alternative shifts (includes nights, weekends, and holidays).

Application Deadline

This position is expected to stay open until June 11, 2025. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than June 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM.

About Everything Else

Job Profile

CX2449 Aviation Security Technician

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Position Type

Unlimited

Position Salary Range

$26.21 - $39.32

Target Pay

$27 to $32 per hour; Based on education and experience

Agency

Denver International Airport

Redeployment during Citywide Emergencies

City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.

The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.

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