Date Opened: Monday, February 09, 2026 12:00 AM

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.

· Ability to interpret and adhere to Federal Regulations, the Airport Security Program, airport-specific procedures

· Understanding the nature of an airport job site as a uniquely secured and, highly regulated environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalent and 3 year(s) of relevant experience; or 2 Year College Degree and 1 year of relevant experience

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

· Experience working in a construction environment and the ability to maintain working relationships with multiple stakeholders

· Strong communication with the ability to serve as a liaison between the airport security team and the airport contractors.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:  

This position involves the following work: 50% walking and/or standing, 20% driving, 10% of job is sitting, 2% bending, 1% reaching and 2% kneeling or squatting.

 •    Should be able to walk up to three miles and drive up to 25 miles.  Lift up to 25 lbs. for short distances (i.e. - 2 feet), push 35 lbs. 20 feet, and carry 5 lbs. for 100 yards. 

•    Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for sitting, standing, climbing, or walking extended periods of time.

•    Light to moderate lifting and carrying; some crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, reaching, pushing, and pulling when performing tasks.

•    Adequate vision, hearing, and speech required.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

•    Must be able to work assigned shifts, including holidays, unscheduled overtime, and report back to work during emergencies.  

•    Shifts are assigned based on an approved bid process and seniority.  No shift can be guaranteed. 

•    Schedule subject to change and overtime.

•    This is an essential position and is subject to mandatory holdover and call-back during emergencies and irregular operations. 

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

The City’s Background Check Policy requires background checks to be conducted on final internal or external candidate(s) applying for any position with the City of Charlotte. The type of information that will be collected as part of a background check includes, but is not limited to: reference checks, social security verification, education verification, criminal conviction record check, and, if applicable, a credit history check, sex offender registry and motor vehicle records check.

Background checks must be in compliance with all federal and state statutes, such as the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). The checks must be consistent with the guidelines set forth by these laws requiring organizations to obtain a candidate’s written authorization before obtaining a criminal background report, motor vehicle records check or credit report; and to properly store and dispose of information derived from such reports.

Final candidates must pass a pre-employment drug-screening test and physical examination. During the selection process, candidates may be asked to take a skills test, and/or participate in other assessments.

The City of Charlotte is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, political affiliation or on the basis of actual or perceived gender as expressed through dress, appearance, or behavior.

Our culture is to serve the community honorably.

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job.

You are welcome to visit the City of Charlotte Human Resources Department lobby, where self-service application kiosks are available. They are located in our office at 700 East 4th Street, Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28202. We are open Monday through Friday, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. (EST), excluding official City holidays.

For questions about your application or the hiring process, please email [email protected].

The City of Charlotte is committed to making our services and programs accessible to all. Upon request, auxiliary aids, written materials in alternate formats, language access, and other reasonable accommodations or modifications will be provided. To make a request, please fill out the Innovation & Technology ADA request form or call 704.336.4120.

BENEFITS

The City of Charlotte provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.

Click here to learn more about the City of Charlotte’s benefits.

The City of Charlotte is a drug and alcohol-free workplace.