Security Officer

Security Services Position

Provide security services to different airlines and entities, exhibiting exceptional customer service and communication skills. Ensure the safety of property and people.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Provide security at the assigned gate. Employee will enter the secure area of the jet bridge using their employee ID and stand by the door of the airplane and constantly watch both doors to ensure that no person without a valid airport ID enters the jet bridge or airplane. Employee will also count each cleaner and scan them with the security wand. Employee will fill out a form detailing the cleaner count, arrival time of airplane and airplane pushback time.
2. Provide security at the ramp for the assigned airline. Employee will receive baggage cart from bag room, counting each bag as they are placed onto the airplane. Agent must ensure that there are no questionable items placed onto the airplane, and that all bags are accounted for. Agents must also ensure that no person (besides ramp workers) are allowed past the airplane perimeter.
3. Search of assigned flight. Agent will make sure all regulations and safety procedures are met and be able to find and identify any unauthorized item inside the aircraft and report any case to the supervisor.
4. Prevents losses and damage by reporting irregularities

Competencies

1. Teamwork Orientation
1. Stress Management
2. Ethical Conduct
3. Good Communication
4. Customer/Client Focus

This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Work Environment

This job operates at an airport in an office setting and/or outside weather conditions. Some functions require to be exposed to high temperatures (ramp and bagroom) and/or very low temperatures.

Physical Demands

This position is very active and requires stand or walk constantly (for up to an entire shift) on various surfaces (tile, concrete, carpet). Occasionally bend/twist at waist/knees/neck, pulling and pushing to perform various duties. The employee occasionally lift and/or move up to 70 pounds or more.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time or part-time position. Days and hours of work varied from Monday through Sunday, with different shifts (service provided to customers is 24/7).

Travel

No travel is expected for this position.

Required Education and Experience

1. High school diploma or GED.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

1. Must exhibit exceptional customer service
2. As a condition of employment, employee must successfully complete a background investigation and a post-offer/pre-employment drug/alcohol test
3. Must be able to read, write and speak English.
4. Maintain a relationship with both employees and clients
5. Must possess effective interpersonal skills with ability to deal with all levels of personnel and the general public in a professional and effective manner.
6. Must be able to read and understand all operating and airport procedures and instructions.
7. Must be able to handle pressure of working with high volume general public (constantly to occasionally depending on assignment)

Security Clearance (if applicable)

Must be eligible for CBP seal and pass the criminal background check to obtain the airport ID.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.