The Vice President of Public Safety is responsible for managing the 24/7/365 public safety functions of the airport, including the RDU Law Enforcement Department, the RDU Airport Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) Department, airport security officers, emergency operations, and the Airport Communications Center. Work is performed in accordance with established federal and state regulations, as well as ordinances, policies, and practices approved by the Authority Board and the President and CEO. Work is performed under the supervision of the Senior Vice President and COO and is evaluated through meetings, reports, and personal observation and assessment of the assigned functions. This role plays a critical role in ensuring regulatory compliance, operational readiness, organizational resilience, and a culture of safety and security across the Authority.

Education:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in aviation/airport management, emergency management, business, engineering, or a closely related field.

 

Preferred:

• Master’s degree preferred.

 

Experience:

Required:

• At least 10 years of management experience at a Part 139 certificated airport focusing on managing emergency operations, security, and public safety,
• 3 or more years’ experience as a Fire Chief, Police Chief, or higher level in airport management at a commercial service airport involving public safety and security.

Preferred:

• Demonstrated leadership experience in large-scale emergency response, crisis management, and interagency coordination.
• Experience developing and implementing large operational budgets.

 

Licenses or Certifications:

Required:

• Valid NC Driver’s License

 

Preferred:

• Airport Certified Member
• Accredited Airport Executive
• National Incident Management System (NIMS) / Incident Command System (ISC) – minimum ICS100, 200, 300, 400,
• Airport Safety and Operations Specialist (Basic and Advanced)
• Airport Security Coordinator Certification

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