Security Officer

ICTS UK Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking a Security Officer for Glasgow Airport. Responsibilities include x-ray screening of cabin baggage, security screening of passengers, and access control. Ideal candidates should possess a driving license, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The role offers a competitive hourly rate, flexible hours, and benefits including ongoing training, uniform provision, and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Holiday entitlement

Full uniform provided

Pension scheme

Medical cash plan

Ongoing training and development

Accredited certificate on completion of induction

HSF Health Plan

GymFlex

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Driving licence is required.
• Fully verifiable education/employment history.

Responsibilities

• Conduct x-ray screening of cabin baggage.
• Provide security screening through physical searching.
• Interviewing and searching passengers.
• Provide access control and vehicle/aircraft searching.

Skills

Excellent Written/Spoken English

Good communication skills

Reliability and flexibility

Ability to work under pressure

Energetic and target driven

Job description

Overview

LOCATION: Glasgow Airport

POSITION: Security Officer

HOURS OF WORK: Hours to suit the needs of the business

REPORTING TO: Security Team Managers

Job Types: Minimum of 20 hours guaranteed

Security Officer rate: £14.88 per hour (comprising £14.09 p/h plus £0.79 p/h shift allowance)

Reference ID: Security Officer

As its primary field of operation, ICTS has remained the premier supplier of aviation security services for over thirty years. In more recent years, ICTS has expanded its portfolio to incorporate a wide range of customer related services including above wing ground handling, airline representation and assistance for passengers with reduced mobility.

Dedicated to continually improving and refining its products, ICTS invests considerably in the development of new tools and procedures. As such, ICTS has provided clients with ground-breaking utilities that, due to their success, have later been adopted by the entire trans-Atlantic aviation industry.

ICTS is regularly invited to participate in the trialling and development of new aviation security systems and has worked closely with the UK, mainland European and US governments on many occasions.

Responsibilities

• We are currently recruiting Security Officers to work within our Glasgow Airport Operation. The role will include x-ray screening of cabin baggage, as well as providing security screening through physical searching of people and their belongings and the use of technological aides.
• Duties may include interviewing and searching passengers,
• Providing access control,
• Vehicle/aircraft searching,
• And any other security functions as required.

Principal accountabilities

• Performance and Professional Standards
• Achieve and maintain full compliance with Regulator, Airport, and ICTS requirements.
• Maintain the required professional standards of operation, in accordance with Company requirements.
• To act within the authorities set out by Management and the company’s working procedures.
• To carry out any other duties as directed by Security Team Managers.
• Promote ICTS (UK) & Ireland Ltd positively.
• Customer Service
• Accountable for delivering the highest possible standard of customer service, whilst meeting all regulatory requirements.

This list is not exhaustive and the business demands may require other additional duties which will be requested through your line manager.

Person specification

Essential

• Driving licence
• Excellent Written/Spoken English and good communication skills
• Reliability and flexibility
• The ability to work under pressure and utilising your own imitative
• Energetic and target driven
• Fully verifiable education/employment history

Desirable

• Previous experience in aviation environment.

What we offer

• Holiday entitlement
• Full uniform provided (including shoes)
• Pension scheme
• Medical cash plan
• Ongoing training and development
• Accredited certificate issued on completion of induction course. (Aviation ground security course)
• HSF Health Plan
• GymFlex
• Cycle to work scheme

Schedule

• Fixed Term Contract
• Shift patterns commencing 3am onwards
• Early shift, Mid shift, Back shifts, and night shifts; Bank holidays covering 24hr operations/365 days per year.

Work Location: In person

Benefits: Salary is inclusive of shift pay benefit