Airport Security Officer

at  Trafford Council

Organisation:
Manchester Airport Group (MAG)
Salary:
£14.02 per hour (inclusive of 17.5% shift allowance)
Contract type:
Permanent
Hours:
Part time, 20 hours per week (early roster)
Location:
Manchester Airport

No prior security experience is required as we pride ourselves in offering full training, however you do need to be able to;

• Communicate directly and clearly to both colleagues and passengers
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service at all times
• Be enthusiastic, pro-active and have an excellent attention to detail
• Be able to work both individually and with other members of the team
• Be successful in carrying out multitasking duties
• Have colour perfect vision
• Have resided continually in the UK for the last 3 years to be able to obtain Counter Terrorism Clearance
• Please note the role will require long periods of standing, bending, walking and manual handling

ABOUT THE ROLE:

As our passenger numbers continue to grow, we are seeking pro-active, focused and motivated individuals to join our Airport Security Team. Duties will include but are not limited to;

• Conducting physical searches of cabin/hold luggage, customers, staff and vehicles
• Body searching (pat-downs) of customers and staff
• Operating high-tech security equipment such as X-Ray machines and body scanners
• Patrolling by foot or vehicle of airport premises and periphery
• Work across any of the Security Fixed Posts, including Terminals and Airfield
• Greeting guests to ensure they receive the very best service

WHAT WILL MAKE YOU SUCCESSFUL IN THE ROLE:

No prior security experience is required as we pride ourselves in offering full training, however you do need to be able to;

• Communicate directly and clearly to both colleagues and passengers
• Demonstrate exceptional customer service at all times
• Be enthusiastic, pro-active and have an excellent attention to detail
• Be able to work both individually and with other members of the team
• Be successful in carrying out multitasking duties
• Have colour perfect vision
• Have resided continually in the UK for the last 3 years to be able to obtain Counter Terrorism Clearance
• Please note the role will require long periods of standing, bending, walking and manual handling.

If you’re successful you will be made a conditional offer subject to Pre-Employment checks and passing your initial 4-week training course (paid accordingly).
Our checks include: A Criminal Record Check, 5 years employment history and Counter Terrorism Check. You will also be required to attend a face-to-face medical appointment.
Due to the nature of our security checks. we are unable to consider any applications from candidates who have not lived in the UK for the last 3 years.