Assistant Vice President (AVP), Public Safety
Assistant Vice President (AVP), Public Safety
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Job Description
As infrastructure critical to the regions growth and prosperity BNA is a vital asset for Middle Tennessee and serves as a gateway to Music City and beyond. According to a recent State of Tennessee study in 2019 alone BNA generated more than $9.9 billion in total economic impact. BNA supported more than 76000 jobs in the region and produced more than $443 million in state local and federal taxes. BNA receives no local tax dollars. For more information visit . Follow us on Facebook:@NashvilleInternationalAirport Twitter:@FlyNashvilleand Instagram:@FlyNashville. Learn about New Horizon our second renovation and construction program for the airport at .
Hiring Process:
- Apply online
- Interview(s)
- Offer
- Ten (10) year background check including criminal history check credit check motor vehicle check pre-employment drug screen and breath alcohol test
- Onboarding
Benefits:
- Deferred compensation plans
- Educational Assistance
- Health Dental Vision Life Disability Insurance
- Health Screenings
- Paid Holidays
- Annual/Bereavement/Military Leave
Accepting Applications until filled.
Minimum Starting Salary: $150426
Job Summary: The Assistant Vice President (AVP) of Public Safety is a highly experienced and strategic leader to serve as the Chief of Police for the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA). This role oversees all aspects of law enforcement airport rescue and firefighting (ARFF) and emergency medical services at the Nashville International Airport. Other responsibilities include providing oversight to ensure compliance and sustained accreditation with the Commission on Accreditation of Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA).
Essential Job Duties:
- Directs the delivery of Part 139 ARFF services emergency medical functions and all documents that impact the safe and secure operation of Nashville International Airport.
- Develop and implement policies and procedures that enhance safety security and efficiency within the airport environment.
- Directs the inspection of all airport premises relative to public safety.
- Foster a culture of accountability transparency and continuous improvement within the department.
- Identifies environmental hazards and addresses in accordance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
- Maintains a 24-hour on-call schedule and responds by telephone or in person based on the severity of the incident.
- Represents the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority (MNAA) and tenant interests with applicable government agencies (local state and federal).
- Represents MNAA for security and safety matters with federal state and local authorities.
- Provides leadership and management to public safety and security activities.
- Manage budgeting personnel and resource allocation efficiently optimizing departmental performance and sustainability.
- Maintains regular and on-time attendance.
- Follows all safety regulations.
- Supports MNAAs commitment to its culture and values including Respect Integrity Service and Excellence (RISE).
- Establishes working relationships with area police fire and emergency medical and management chief executives.
- Provides oversight to ensure compliance and to sustain accreditation to CALEA.
- Recommends corrective actions.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities and Other Characteristics:
- Safety and Security: Knowledge of equipment policies procedures and strategies to promote safety and security.
- Aviation Law: Knowledge of laws concepts rules regulations and practices in the aviation industry.
- Proven leadership experience in law enforcement or a related field with a strong preference for prior experience in airport or aviation security.
- OSHA Regulations: Knowledge of state and federal OSHA regulations.
- Supervision of Personnel: Skill in supervising and managing others including planning work providing direction motivating workers and identifying the best workers for the job.
- TSA Regulations: Knowledge of TSA regulations.
- Communication: Skill in communicating effectively at all levels of the organization and with stakeholders both orally and in writing.
- Weapons: Skill in safely handling and using weapons in a law enforcement context.
- Written Comprehension: Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
- Written Expression: Ability to use words and sentences in writing so others will understand.
- Attention to Detail: Is careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
- Stability: Maintains emotional and mental stability in challenging situations.
Qualifications:
Required:
- Bachelors Degree in a related field
- 7-10 years of related experience
- Valid Driver License CLASS D
- Police Officer - POST Certification for 180 days
- Certified Member for 1 year
Preferred:
- Masters Degree in a related field
- Emergency Medical Responder
- Accredited Airport Executive
- ARFF Firefighting
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full-Time
