Senior Staff Representative - Security (Onsite)
United Airlines
Newark, NJ, USA
USD 81,795-106,602 / year
Posted on Feb 1, 2026
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The base pay range for this role is $81,795.00 to $106,602.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.
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Description
Job overview and responsibilities
The purpose of this position is to supervise, audit, and ensure compliance for the Exclusive Area Agreement for Terminal C in EWR. This includes the employee checkpoint and two loading docks.
- Monitor security vendor operations to include visual and written audits, briefings, staffing reviews, reporting and analysis, performance meetings, operational walks, etc.
- Oversee the airline’s security profile in accordance with the EWR Exclusive Area Agreement (EAA)
- Serve as the main point of security contact during the shift for both United and on behalf of the security vendor with government agencies
- Cooperate and assist with Law Enforcement investigations
- Provide testimony in civil and criminal proceedings as required
- Assist operational security staff in analyzing and assessing risks to customers, employees, and assets
Conduct station assessments and EAA support to proactively identify security vulnerabilities for stations within the system
Qualifications
What’s needed to succeed (Minimum Qualifications):
- Bachelor's degree or 2+ years of relevant work experience
- Aviation/Airport Management or another related field
- 2+ years of experience in airline/airport operations or security
- Strong knowledge of Airline business systems and processes required
- Strong knowledge of Airline practices and operational procedures required
- Strong knowledge United corporate policies required
- Airport/Airline Operations experience required
- Able to comprehend, interpret and effectively communicate government regulations
- Proficiency in programming languages, software applications, data analysis tools or project management software including EXCEL functionality
- Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to demonstrate strong people, planning and organizational skills
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer without sponsorship
- Successful completion of interview required to meet job qualification
- Reliable, punctual attendance is an essential function of the position
What will help you propel from the pack (Preferred Qualifications):
- Aviation/Airline Security
- GSC / AVSEC
- 4+ years of experience in airline/airport operations or security
- Strong knowledge of U.S. and foreign Aviation Security Regulations preferred
- Vendor Management experience preferred
The base pay range for this role is $81,795.00 to $106,602.00.
The base salary range/hourly rate listed is dependent on job-related, factors such as experience, education, and skills. This position is also eligible for bonus and/or long-term incentive compensation awards.
You may be eligible for the following competitive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident & disability, parental leave, employee assistance program, commuter, paid holidays, paid time off, 401(k) and flight privileges.
United Airlines is an equal opportunity employer. United Airlines recruits, employs, trains, compensates and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, gender identity, sexual orientation, physical ability, age, veteran status and other protected status as required by applicable law. Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled/LGBT.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions. Please contact JobAccommodations@united.com to request accommodation.