Site Security Systems (Asst) Manger

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Job Description:

NOTE- PLEASE READ: THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN KINSTON, NORTH CAROLINA

NOTE- PLEASE READ: THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN KINSTON, NORTH CAROLINA

NOTE- PLEASE READ: THIS ROLE IS LOCATED IN KINSTON, NORTH CAROLINA

The Site Security Systems (Assistant) Manager (SSSM) will be responsible for implementing physical security plans at  a potential Airbus Affiliate located in Kinston, NC. The SSAM’s primary role will be to support the Site Security Manager (SSM) by completing assigned managerial tasks and providing oversight and direction of protection of people, processes, and physical assets. 

This role is contingent upon obtaining all necessary regulatory approvals and the successful closing of a transaction which will result in establishing a new Airbus Affiliate in Kinston, NC (the “Kinston Affiliate”). The SSSM would be an employee of the Kinston Affiliate.

Primary Responsibilities:

Plan, initiate and supervise site Security Programs: 40%

• Ensure compliance of the Kinston Affiliate site with State and Federal legislation and regulatory requirements, including Airport, Transportation Security Administration (Aviation and Transportation Safety Act - ATSA) and CPB (Customs and Border Protection, and with Airbus Corporate directives pertaining to all Airbus affiliates.

• Maintain knowledge of current security technology and trends to ensure implementation of products.

• Assist the SSM with control of the operational site security budget (Opex and Capex) and in accordance with the NewCo Senior Management and Airbus Americas, Inc. Head of Security Operations directives.

• Maintain and ensure contractual compliance and Kinston Affiliate Business Policy in the following services:  guarding, surveillance, reception, remote surveillance, security administration, office security services, monitoring activities (anti-intrusion, video, access control system etc.) transport, and aviation & maritime security.

• Respond to security incidents, investigate breaches and provide recommendations to prevent future occurrences. 

• Conduct regular risk assessments and security audits to identify vulnerabilities. Recommend improvements in security posture and procedures. 

• Create and track purchase orders for various security provided items and maintain a database to ensure budget alignment. 

• Liaise with external security staff (contractors) to ensure compliance, quality and consistency with contracted services that are in line with Airbus Affiliate policies, and local, federal, airport, CBP  and TSA requirements. 

• Understand all relevant contracted security operating reports, including security contractor KPIs as well as ensuring delivery of KPIs with monthly reviews with the SSM.

• Develop the appropriate Kinston Affiliate security awareness campaign tailored to address specific needs as directed by the SSM. This can include but is not limited to Workplace Violence Program

• Coordinate the Security Vendor’s SOPs and preparedness for catastrophic events and security crises. 

• Coordinate all activities with the local contracted security services to enhance the overall security product by aligning contingency, protection and intervention plans.

• For the Kinston Affiliate site, the SSAM will support the SSM to ensure the consistency and performance of the site security program:

  • Design/adapt and deploy a security risk