Security Officer

Role Purpose

The Security Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating all aviation security operations at the station, ensuring full compliance with BCAS, DGCA, AAI, and airline security requirements. The role leads a team of Senior Security Officers and Security Officers, manages security incidents, oversees regulatory compliance, and ensures the highest standards of safety and security for passengers, crew, aircraft, and airport assets.

Key Accountabilities

Security Operations Management

• Supervise day-to-day aviation security operations across terminal, airside, landside, cargo, and aircraft security activities.
• Ensure implementation of airline security programs, BCAS directives, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure 100% compliance with BCAS, DGCA, AAI, CISF, and airport security regulations.
• Maintain station readiness for internal and external security audits.

Team Leadership & Development

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop security teams.
• Conduct shift briefings and performance discussions.
• Identify training needs and coordinate mandatory AVSEC certifications.
• Promote a culture of safety, vigilance, and operational excellence.

Incident & Emergency Management

• Act as the first level escalation point for security incidents.
• Coordinate response during emergencies, security breaches, bomb threats, unruly passenger cases, and operational disruptions.
• Liaise with airport authorities, CISF, BCAS officials, and law enforcement agencies.
• Prepare incident reports and recommend preventive measures.

Aircraft & Passenger Security

• Oversee aircraft guarding, access control, passenger screening compliance, baggage reconciliation, and security checks.
• Ensure implementation of AVSEC measures for all arriving and departing flights.
• Monitor compliance with security hold area and airside access requirements.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain security logs, occurrence reports, investigation reports, and compliance records.
• Generate periodic MIS reports and security performance dashboards.
• Ensure accurate documentation for regulatory inspections and investigations.

Stakeholder Management

• Coordinate with Airport Operators, CISF, BCAS representatives, Ground Handling Agencies, and Operational Teams.
• Represent the airline during security meetings and operational reviews.
• Support station leadership in implementing security initiatives.

Educational Qualification

• Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university.
• AVSEC certification (Basic/Refresher) preferred.
• Additional certifications in DGR, Crisis Management, or Security Management will be advantageous.

Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of BCAS, DGCA, and aviation security regulations.
• Leadership and people management skills.
• Incident investigation and risk assessment capability.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office and security reporting systems.
• Ability to work in a 24x7 shift-based environment.

Key Competencies

• Leadership & Team Management
• Decision Making
• Operational Excellence
• Regulatory Compliance
• Crisis Management
• Attention to Detail
• Problem Solving
• Customer Focus
• Integrity & Accountability