Aiport Security Manager

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Requisition 243041

At GardaWorld, what matters most is creating a safe, professional, and supportive environment for our employees and clients. We are now looking for our next Airport Security Manager  who will lead our aviation security team and ensure the highest standards of safety, compliance, and customer service.

Qualified applicants will be eager to bring their leadership and operational expertise into a fast-paced environment where they can support their team, manage daily operations, and ensure smooth day-to-day security performance at the airport.

What's in it for you?

• Shifts: Full-time (7 Am to 3 Pm (flexibility requ ired, including evenings, weekends, and holidays)

• Pay: Competitive salary (commensurate with experience)

• Career path planning and advancement opportunities

• Safe and professional work environment

• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities

What does an Airport Security Manager do? 

• Lead and oversee airport security operations while ensuring 100% compliance with Transport Canada regulations

• Supervise, coach, and mentor a large team of security staff, ensuring strong morale and professional performance

• Maintain operational KPIs, including staff retention, incident response times, and compliance audit scores

• Conduct regular site inspections, audits, and risk assessments to identify vulnerabilities and implement corrective actions

• Oversee scheduling, staffing levels, and deployment to ensure operational coverage during all hours of operation

• Liaise with airport authorities, airlines, and law enforcement partners to maintain strong working relationships

• Respond to and investigate incidents in a timely and professional manner, preparing accurate reports for senior management

• Manage uniform and equipment inventory, ensuring staff are properly outfitted and operationally ready

• Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training to build a strong, reliable workforce

• Foster a culture of safety, accountability, and professionalism across all security operations

Qualifications to become an Airport Security Manager 

• Previous experience in a supervisory or managerial role in aviation/airport security is required

• Strong knowledge of Transport Canada regulations, airport operations, and aviation security standards

• Proven leadership skills with the ability to manage, coach, and develop a large team

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to build strong stakeholder relationships

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and operational reporting tools

• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities

• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays

• Professional deportment and the ability to remain calm and authoritative in high-pressure situations

• Physical ability to conduct patrols, respond to incidents, and support frontline staff when required