Airport Security Construction Coordinator
City of CharlotteAbout the role
Close Date: Monday, February 16, 2026 12:00 AM
Department: Aviation Department
Function Operations Support
Salary: $24.00 - $28.39 Commensurate with Experience
Welcome to the City of Charlotte
Charlotte is America’s Queen City, opening her arms to a diverse and inclusive community of residents, businesses and visitors alike. Here you will find a safe, family-oriented city where people work together to help everyone thrive. The mission of the City of Charlotte is to deliver quality public services and promote the safety, health, and quality of life for all residents.
Our guiding principles include:
Attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce
Valuing teamwork, openness, accountability, productivity, and employee development
Providing all customers with courteous, responsive, accessible, and seamless quality services
Taking initiative to identify, analyze, and solve problems
Collaborating with stakeholders to make informed decisions
SUMMARY
The Security Construction Coordinator performs skilled work, including regulatory and security inspections of airport facilities, the airport perimeter, and sub-facilities within the airport property. This position specifically focuses on 49 CFR Part 1542 training and compliance.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Must be proficient in all Security Operations Coordinator duties at time of appointment, or within (90) days of employment.
2. Working knowledge of construction processes, project management, and airport operations/security.
3. Assists with the production of and conducts initial and recurrent training for airport and contractor staff related to security rules, regulations, and operating requirements.
4. Assists with the coordination between internal and external entities for security compliance.
5. Assist with the review of construction drawings, technical specifications, and other submittals/requests for information. Provides subject matter expertise as necessary.
6. Ability to assess situations quickly and identify deficiencies with limited oversight. Possesses the confidence to make immediate decisions and make the appropriate notifications in a timely manner to the appropriate leadership personnel.
7. Independently conducts regulatory inspections to ensure compliance with the Airport Security Program, TSA regulations, and CLT security rules.
8. Conducts investigations into non-compliance with security rules and regulations. Gathers and compiles evidence, conducts in-person interviews and collects statements, and prepares detailed reports related to each incident.
9. Follows complex instructions, establishes, and maintains effective working relationships.
10. Assists other Airport Operations divisions with tasks as needed. May be assigned to day-to-day Security Operations duties as needed, 24/7/365.
11. Assists with major construction impact oversight and major incidents impacting Airport Operations, which can occur 24/7/365.
12. Performs other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES:
· Thorough knowledge of 49 CFR 1542 and CFR FAA Part 139, which prescribes the minimum standards for maintaining and operating the physical airport environment.
· Ability to assess situations quickly and thoroughly in a calm manner and take appropriate actions as necessary.
· Works independently and in a team setting efficiently and professionally with a positive attitude.
· Ability to establish and maintain professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, peers, and partners.
· Ability to effectively utilize cell phones, computers, tablets, and various other technology devices to efficiently give presentations, produce/review documents, and conduct investigations.
· Ability to produce professional documents, presentations, reports, and other material that is intended to be utilized for training and presentation to senior leadership.
· Ability to effectively respond to emergencies in a calm and professional manner.
· Must be able to operate a City vehicle safely, hold a valid driver’s license, and maintain an acceptable driving record.
· Must independently manage day-to-day activity with limited supervision. Incumbent must be a self-starter and manage difficult tasks on a frequent basis.
· Must be available to work on-site, any shift, 24/7/365, with a non-standard/rotating/as-needed work schedule. Schedule subject to overtime, change and calls back to work for emergency/urgent situations.
· Work includes extensive public contact.
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