Onsite
With competitive pay, great benefits, and endless opportunities, working for the City and County of Denver means seeing yourself working with purpose — for you, and those who benefit from your passion, skills and expertise. Join our diverse, inclusive and talented workforce of more than 11,000 team members who are at the heart of what makes Denver, Denver.
What We Offer
The City and County of Denver offers a competitive salary commensurate with education and experience. New hires are typically brought into the organization between $80,217 -$109,000. We also offer generous benefits for full-time employees which include but are not limited to:
Location & Schedule
In this position you can expect to work on site at Denver International Airport Monday- Friday, standard business hours. However, flexibility is needed to support operational needs that might include include nights, weekends, and holidays.
Who We Are & What You’ll Do
About DEN
Since opening on Feb. 28, 1995, Denver International Airport (DEN) has become one of the world’s busiest airports. In 2025, 82,427,962 passengers passed through DEN, making DEN 4th busiest airport in the U.S. and the world’s 10th busiest airport. DEN is Colorado’s primary economic engine, generating $47.2 billion in annual economic impact for the state. At DEN, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace. We celebrate individuality and strive to keep Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility (EDIA) at the center of all that we do.
Denver International Airport (DEN) is seeking an Airport Security Manager to join our Airport Security team. This is an excellent opportunity for a forward-thinking leader who is committed to continuous improvement and thrives in a dynamic and regulated environment. In this role you will have the opportunity to demonstrate exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills while implementing innovative solutions that build meaningful partnerships and improve the security culture at DEN.
Airport Security is a section of the Airport Operations Division of Denver International Airport and is comprised of two (2) units: Badging & Background Services and Compliance & Enforcement. This Airport Security Manager position is within the Compliance and Enforcement unit, and will have the opportunity to influence critical security programs while fostering strong partnerships throughout the airport community.
Key Responsibilities:
What You'll Bring
We value diversity of ethnicity, race, socioeconomic status, sexual identity, gender, religion, language, ability, and experience and exemplify this through the makeup of our team at all levels. You'll be right at home here if you cultivate strong relationships and push yourself, your work, the people around you and Denver to the next level.
Our ideal candidate has some or all the following experience, skills, and characteristics:
Required Minimum Qualifications
Internal Candidates Only: Please note that probationary employees are not eligible to apply to open positions until they’ve successfully passed probation. Please only apply if you have already passed probation.
Application Deadline
This position is expected to stay open until 6/02/2026. Please submit your application as soon as possible and no later than 6/01/2026 at 11:59 PM.
FBI Background Check: FBI criminal background check is required for all positions at Denver International Airport (DEN). Employees are also required to report any felony convictions and/or moving violations to maintain this clearance and be eligible for continued employment. By position, a pre-employment physical/drug test may be required.
Snow / Emergency Duties: Denver International Airport is a 24/7/365 team operation. If weather conditions warrant or an emergency crisis occurs, all DEN employees can be required to work extended hours and/or shifts
Job Profile
CX3448 Aviation Security SupervisorTo view the full job profile including position specifications, physical demands, and probationary period, click here.
Position Type
UnlimitedPosition Salary Range
$80,217.00 - $132,358.00Target Pay
$80,217 - $109,000/Based on Education and ExperienceAgency
Denver International AirportRedeployment during Citywide Emergencies
City and County of Denver employees may be re-deployed to work in other capacities in their own agencies or in other city agencies to support core functions of the city during a citywide emergency declared by the Mayor.
The City and County of Denver provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, or any other status protected under federal, state, and/or local law.
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