Duty Security Controller

Qualified Security Oversight.
Without the Full-Time Hire.

Most regional airports need a security professional but can't find or afford one full-time. Often, the person responsible for security is also managing operations — and in today's environment, with rapidly changing threats and evolving regulatory requirements, airports need a dedicated resource.

Our Duty Security Controller service gives you 24/7 access to qualified security expertise, backed by a purpose-built reporting platform — for a fraction of the cost.

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The Challenge

The challenge for regional airports

The professional security staff member is a critical function under Australian aviation security regulations. But for regional airports, filling that role is getting harder.

Experienced security professionals are scarce, salaries are rising, and when your security person leaves, your institutional knowledge walks out the door with them.

Relying on a single person creates a single point of failure — for compliance, for incident response, and for your Transport Security Program.

A Proven Model

Modernised for today

Paradym's DSC service replaces reliance on one person with a managed, documented security function supported by multiple qualified personnel and regulator-ready systems.

The model was originally designed and implemented by Paradym's founder for a major Australian airline in 1996. It still operates today, nearly 30 years later. We've now adapted that proven concept for the broader airport market, supported by the Paradym Insight platform.

What You Get

DSC Service — from $2,500 / month

inc. GST · Scoped to your airport's size & regulatory obligations · 12 month contract

A qualified, 24/7 duty security controller service for regional and mid-tier airports — combining expert human oversight with the full Paradym Insight platform, ToolTrak compliance, TSP management, and on-site support.

Reporting & Operations
  • Security incident reporting
  • Safety incident reporting
  • Safety observations
  • Corrective action tracking
  • Dashboard & alerts
  • Multi-user & role-based access
  • Management reports
  • Data export
Compliance & Risk
  • ToolTrak — sterile area & tool compliance
  • Risk assessment (Paradym Cascade)
  • ICAM investigation
  • Audit checklists
  • Control library
  • Advanced report builder
  • TSP maintenance & audit
  • SOP compliance advice

Pricing scoped to your airport — contact us for a proposal. Travel costs for on-site visits charged separately.

The Platform

Built for aviation, not adapted from generic safety software

Paradym Insight is purpose-built for Australian aviation security and safety requirements, including ATSA compliance.

Standard

Security Incident Report

Regulator-ready reporting with classification, threat assessment, aircraft details, persons involved, and attachment support.

Standard

Safety Incident Report

Full safety incident capture with injury tracking, PPE status, investigation fields, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.

Standard

Safety Observation

Quick, low-friction reporting for hazards and near misses. Anonymous submission option. Photo upload support.

Premium

Risk Assessment

Multi-consequence Paradym Cascade methodology with live-calculating threat, vulnerability, and likelihood scores across seven consequence categories.

Interactive demos available — contact us to try them.

Our Heritage

30 years of aviation security expertise

Paradym staff helped implement the original Duty Security Controller system for a major Australian airline in 1996. We bring that operational heritage to regional and major airports, backed by modern tools and training.

Founded in 2006 by two former airline security executives, Paradym delivers practical, regulator-ready solutions that don't require enterprise budgets. We operate entirely on reputation and referrals — no advertising, no sales teams.

30+Years in aviation security
2006Paradym founded
100%Referral-based growth
"Practical, regulator-ready solutions that don't require enterprise budgets."

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Whether you need self-managed tools or full DSC oversight, we'll scope the right fit for your airport.

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