Aviation Security Officer – Full Time (Fixed Term Contract)

Norwich Airport Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An aviation security provider at Norwich Airport seeks individuals for a role focused on maintaining security standards through effective screening of passengers and cargo. Responsibilities include controlling access to restricted areas and responding to emergencies. Applicants must pass a medical examination and have a clean work history of at least 5 years. The position requires flexibility and offers full training. This is a fixed-term contract expected to last until October 2026.

Benefits

Full training provided

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a basic medical examination to determine lack of colour blindness.
• Must have no unspent criminal convictions.
• Experience of working within the Aviation and/or Security Industry is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Screen all passengers and staff for prohibited articles.
• Become a qualified x-ray screener within 6 months.
• Control access into airside and security restricted areas.
• Maintain documentation and adhere to security notices.
• Respond to emergency situations.

Skills

Ability to pass a basic medical examination

Smart appearance and good bearing

Ability to control access

Responsive in emergencies

Patrolling skills

Education

Valid, clean, and full UK driving licence

Verifiable work history of at least 5 years

Job description

MAIN SCOPE & FUNCTION OF JOB

To maintain aviation security standards ensuring the safe and effective screening of passengers, staff, contractors, baggage, airport supplies, and airport users in accordance with Department for Transport directives, and to provide general security for airport property.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Screening all passengers and staff for prohibited articles, restricted articles, and any other article that may pose a threat to the safety or security of an aircraft, the airport, or the people within them, with the use of equipment such as x-ray machines, security archways, hand held metal detectors, explosive trace detection equipment, and manually searching by hand where necessary.
• To become a qualified x-ray screener by successfully passing the Digital National X-ray Competency Test within the first 6 months of employment, and to stay up to date with recurrent training standards thereafter. To achieve X-ray competency within the first 6 months is a condition of employment.
• Controlling access into airside areas and security restricted areas, including checking identification and/or other travel documents for all passengers, staff, and other airport users requiring access.
• Controlling vehicular access into airside areas and security restricted areas, including searching vehicles as required.
• Completing and maintaining documentation accurately and effectively, including reading and adhering to security notices, and reporting any incidents that may have occurred.
• Responding to and assisting with emergency situations such as aircraft emergencies, terminal evacuations, and security incidents.
• Carrying out patrols, both on foot or in a vehicle, to ensure that patrolled areas are free from prohibited articles, unauthorised persons, and to detect and deter against unlawful interference.
• Attending and investigating reports of any unattended baggage and/or items.
• Escorting visitors and contractors working in airside areas and security restricted areas.
• Meeting training requirements, including refresher training where required, and meeting performance targets and goals both as an individual and as a team.

KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Must be able to pass a basic medical examination to determine lack of colour blindness.
• Must have no unspent criminal convictions.
• Be of smart appearance and good bearing.
• Have a verifiable work history of at least 5 years to meet Department for Transport regulatory requirements.
• Have a valid, clean, and full UK driving licence.

Desirable

• Experience of working within the Aviation and/or Security Industry.

Other

Full training in-house will be provided.

• DAYS: Typically 4-9 hours per shift (up to 12hrs per shift, anytime between 0400-2200) averaging to 37 hours per week.
• NIGHTS: 2200-0600
• Flexibility required.

Fixed term contract to 31.10.2026. Expected start date March/April 2026.

Man in uniform standing at counter at checking point and watching at monitor with x-ray of luggage.

Apply for a challenging and rewarding role within this dynamic industry.

Closing date for applications: 6th January 2026. We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the advertised date.

Norwich Airport is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

All prospective employees are required to produce documents to verify their entitlement to work in this country to comply with the Immigration Act, 2016. In addition, all foreign nationals are required to provide appropriate evidence of eligibility to work in the U.K., i.e., a work permit / visa, where applicable. The original of these must be produced at the interview stage.