Join our Group Security team, where you will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security across the Emirates Group. Our diverse security units include Security Training, Group Security Command Centre, Airport Security Unit, Crime Prevention and Investigation Unit, Threat & Risk Assessment Unit, Aviation Security Compliance, Assurance & Regulation, and Business Support Unit- all working to gather to develop and implement comprehensive security strategies.

If you are passionate about security risk management, and operational excellence, we invite you to apply and be a part of the Emirates Group Security team. With opportunities across various specialised units, you will gain exposure and contribute to cutting- edge security practices.

About the role:

As a Security Manager (Operations)- PVV, you will ensure that Emirates Airlines security operations are compliant with all regulatory and aviation industry requirements, through the management, planning and development of security systems in response to regulatory requirements from destination states as well as from ICAO and IATA. Lead, manage and monitor the effectiveness of measures implemented by conducting regular evaluations and inspections of the aviation security operations at Dubai International Airport.

In this role, you will:

• Identify and recommend the use of technology and robust processes. Depending on areas of deployment these will include the optimal deployment of CCTV Cameras, security declaration systems,

  data matching systems scanners, storing devices, access control, office automation and etc. Conduct risk assessments and security audits for all new and existing Critical Infrastructure facilities of the Group. This is to be presented to the senior management for their evaluation and direction.

• Continuously develop policies and practices aimed at improving service quality at the workplace, simplifying and introducing process efficiencies where required by factoring in the different security requirements of various local and international authorities including special movement as well as developing, implementing, and managing security operations and procedures at high threat/vulnerable stations within the network.

• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with senior airport authority members, law enforcement agencies, immigration, border control agencies, and airline personnel in order to obtain their support in the overall achievement of secured operational objectives and in achieving customer satisfaction in line with airline regulations, state and international legislation.

• Represent Emirates Group Security when dealing with external contacts in regards to all security breaches depending on areas of responsibility.

• Manage, develop, implement and operationalize security standards and procedures to ensure the regulatory requirements of governing bodies including the GCAA, immigration, DCAA (Dubai Civil Aviation Authority), DA (Dubai Airports), the Police and the Ministry of Interior are met in a practical and cost effective manner in line with the requirements of the relevant agencies and immigration and other requirements by foreign AA (Appropriate Authorities under ICAO ANNEX 17 ) and border control agencies.

• Align department strategies in accordance with best practice and requirements stipulated by relevant global/industry regulations, prevailing threat situations, the NCASP, guidelines/requirements of
  organisations such as ICAO and IATA (CAWG) to ensure optimum levels of security protection.

• Set clear and consistent performance objectives, implement performance management and development plans to ensure standards of performance and productivity are achieved and maintained enabling a high performance culture for the Unit.

Specific to Airport Unit:

• Lead investigations into cases of illegal travel including visa and passport fraud in order to reveal trends and modus operandi. Ensure the safe and secure operation against illegal travel which involves unauthorised travel seeking of asylum, refuge or human smuggling and its associated travel facilitators.
• Manage processes and resources in regards to the assessment of passengers from an AVSEC security perspective who are disruptive in nature or suspected Medical related cases to ascertain whether the passengers are Fit-To-Fly. Proactively evaluate security threats and risk assessment ensuring that special requirements and planning commitments are fulfilled whilst determining and organising the allocation and priorities of resources to address critical issues such as VVIP flights.
• Manage the 3rd Party airline document check and profiling services, optimize the available/budgeted resources, be the main point of contact to provide customer support, upselling, technical assistance and relationship management to ensure that customers? needs are being met. Work with the sales and aviation security team to ensure that the products or services the client has subscribed for meet their needs. Advise senior management on feasibility and any additional resources required.

To be considered for this role, you must meet the below requirements:

• Bachelors Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent)
• 8+ years experience in Airline, Airport, or Cargo Security.
• Degree in Aviation Security or any other business related discipline.
• Experience in aviation security environment preferably with an international airline.
• Should have the knowledge of of the TSA, ACC3, OTS, UK DeTR requirements apart from the international AVSEC requirements of ICAO and IATA.
• Should be skilled in problem solving, strong interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills, tracking Budget Expenses, Staffing, Quality Management, Managing Processes, Organization, Coaching, Communication Processes, Disciplining Employees, Motivating Others, Promoting Process Improvement, Reporting skills.

You will have an extra edge if you:

• Possess ICAO PMC certification and/ or ICAO National Auditor Certification.
• A qualification in aviation security (e.g. the Aviation Security Professional Manager (ICAO) or a Diploma in Aviation Security Management).
• Are a member of prominent Professional Security Associations (like TAPA, IPSA , and Member American Society for Industrial Security). Or Affiliation/Membership to an official and recognised security association.
• Knowledge of International Terrorism and Risk Prevention.
• Knowledge of TQM and change management.
• Good knowledge of technology and systems and also the understanding of project management Operational management of Converged control rooms, drafting security policies and procedures, operating manuals and contracts.
  
  
  

At Emirates, were committed to helping our people grow and thrive. If youre ready for a rewarding and challenging career, apply today and be a part of our world class team!

Join us in a management role and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary. On top of our generous travel benefits, including discounted flights and hotel stays around the world, this managerial role also has an excellent leave and healthcare package. That’s on top of transport benefits, life insurance and more. Find out what it’s like to live and work in our fast-paced, cosmopolitan home city in the Dubai Lifestyle section of our website www.emirates.com/careers.