Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Title:

Designated Security Officer (DSO)

Organization:

Lufthansa Technik Puerto Rico (LTPR)

Department:

Executive Office

FLSA Classification:

Exempt

EEOC Job Category

(2) Professional

Revision Date:

February 04, 2025

1. Position’s Connections

Position of the direct supervisor

CEO

Positions of the direct subordinates

Internal: none External: Security Company

1. Description of the Position

Responsible for the security of all people present at any of LTPRs operating locations, including own staff, visitors, customers and supplier staff. Moreover, responsible for the security of all assets including buildings, facilities, tools, vehicles as well as equipment that is property of LTPR or under its custody. This expands also to the parking of the company. Serves as liaison person to all security related authorities like PRPA, TSA, CBP, local Police etc. In charge of Emergency and Crisis Management.

1. Essential Responsibilities

• Proactively develop, manage and update a comprehensive and robust Security Program for all LTPRs operating locations including Security Handbook.
• Develop and adapt processes and procedures to implement security measures according to local and federal regulations (TSA, PRPA, ID’s, etc) as well as LH Group guidelines.
• Develop and deploy a comprehensive – continuously updated – crisis management and emergency/disaster recovery program for LTPR and ensure the operational implementation and regular drills. Take a leading role with all involved stakeholders – internally and externally
• Develop and deploy a comprehensive – continuously updated - security awareness and training program for all LTPR employees, staff of suppliers, customers and visitors incl. regular re-trainings.
• Ensure full compliance with all local, federal, as well as LH Group guidelines, regulations, laws etc regarding security & crisis management.
• Ensure the optimal operations of the external security provider.
• Ensure and monitor the issuance of permanent and temporary passes for all employees, contractors, and visitors of LTPR. Provide for adequate systems.
• Ensure IT standards of LH Group with regards to security systems are maintained including management of all technical equipment for security and video surveillance and access control.
• Lead investigations of security related incidents and report to CEO.
• Support investigations of People Dept. and report to CEO & Head of People Dept, as required.
• Support company events with security measures.
• Liaise with local and federal agencies in security related topics (PRPA, TSA, CBP, local Police, etc.).
• Liaise with Central Corporate Security Dept.
• Develop and continuously improve an adequate security concept to always ensure the above and compliance with all LH Group security requirements as well as any security related requirements by authorities such as PRPA, TSA, FAA etc.
• Manages security user system, data entitlements, authorizations, access rights, account creation, and modifications across multiple platforms and applications.
• Designs and directs security audits to discover system vulnerabilities, documents results, and provides recommendations to minimize risks.

1. Other Responsibilities

• Maintains working area clean and organized.
• Comply and ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, local and federal regulations.
• Perform other tasks and projects, as requested.
• Ensure adherence to compliance culture requirements.

1. Education, Skills, and Competencies

• Bachelor’s degree in Security management, Criminal Justice, related field or equivalent in job related experience.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in security & crisis management or related topics – preferably in the aviation industry.
• Ability to work under high pressure.
• Ability to work independently.
• Excellent people, conflict management and leadership skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team spirit, sense of responsibility and good interpersonal skills
• Knowledge in the following areas: local & federal security regulations and laws, including those related to emergency preparedness, disaster recovery and crisis management.
• Fluent in English and Spanish (written and spoken)
• Computer Knowledge

1. Working conditions

• The position includes potential risk from incidents during work with equipment.

• This job operates in a professional open space office environment as well as partially outside doing preventive surveillance of facilities.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanner and filing cabinets.
• This role might use security specific equipment such as walkie talkies, tasers etc.
• Could often work more than 40 hours per week, including on evenings and weekends.
• Being a international company, there will be a linguistic diversity.
• The temperature may vary from those that are typical for offices and higher for outside.
• Available to travel abroad, as requested.

1. Physical Demands (if applicable)

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, squat, bend, and talk and hear.
• Must be able to use a computer keyboard, mouse, and office equipment.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision and color vision and ability to adjust focus.
• Sitting for Extended Periods: the job requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk or computer.
• Computer Use: the position involves extensive computer use, including typing, using a mouse, and staring at a screen for extended periods.
• Lifting and Carrying: the job requires lifting or carrying items, even if they are relatively light, like office supplies, files, or equipment.
• Repetitive Motions: there are repetitive motions involved, such as typing, filing, or data entry.
• Standing or Walking: While office jobs are generally sedentary, there may be multiple occasions when standing or walking is required, such as during audits, surveillances, meetings or when using office equipment.
• Communication Skills: communication is essential in an office setting. Include any relevant requirements for speaking, listening, and effective communication.

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not exclude or restrict the tasks that may be reasonably assigned.

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