Security Controller

The Emirates Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 420,000 - 660,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel benefits

Tax-free salary

Job summary

The Emirates Group in Dubai is seeking a Security Controller to lead cargo and aircraft security, ensuring SOP compliance and regulatory standards while coordinating with stakeholders.

This role emphasizes preventive security measures, incident response, and continuous improvement through training, performance reviews, and strategic workforce planning in a fast-paced aviation environment.

Qualifications

• Completed Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent).
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in aviation or security operations.
• Recognised AVSEC or equivalent professional aviation security qualifications."

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with security procedures related to cargo and investigate violations, following SOPs.
• Implement and monitor security measures to protect aircraft, including pre-departure and post-arrival checks, with SOP adherence.
• Organize and enhance security measures at airport facilities, including gates and entrances, ensuring SOP compliance.
• Train and explain Standard Operating Procedures to staff and supervise their implementation.
• Propose modifications to improve effectiveness of procedures for continuous improvement.
• Cooperate with government and private partners to enhance security efforts and integrated response.
• Manage strategic workforce planning and allocate tasks for daily and emergency operations.
• Oversee development of team skills through ongoing training and evaluations.

Skills

Effective planning skills

Cargo security & loss prevention

Aviation security awareness

Education

Degree or Honours (12+3)

AVSEC or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job PurposeJoin our Group Security team, where you will contribute to maintaining the highest standards of security across the Emirates Group. Our diverse security units include Security Training, Group Security Command Center, Airport Security Unit, Crime Prevention & Investigation Unit, Threat & Risk Assessment Unit, Aviation Security Compliance, Assurance & Regulation, and Business Support Unit—all working together to develop and implement comprehensive security strategies.If you are passionate about security, risk management, and operational excellence, we invite you to apply and be a part of the Emirates Group Security team. With opportunities across various specialized units, you will gain exposure and contribute to cutting-edge security practices.About this role:The Security Controller (Dubai Hub) - Emiratisation will be responsible for managing and ensuring the security of cargo, aircraft, and airport operations within the UAE, adhering to national and international standards. This role involves implementing preventative security measures, coordinating rapid incident responses, and collaborating with various stakeholders to maintain high security standards and efficient operations.In this role you will:Ensure compliance with security procedures related to cargo, investigate any violations or breaches, and correct them, with a strong emphasis on following Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by all involved.Implement and monitor security measures to protect aircraft within the airport, including pre-departure and post-arrival checks, emphasizing the adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) by all staff.Organize and enhance security measures at airport facilities, including gates and entrances, to bolster overall security, ensuring that Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are followed by all staff..Responsible for training and explaining Standard Operating Procedures to other employees and supervising their correct implementation. Also responsible for proposing any modifications to improve the effectiveness of these procedures to ensure continuous improvement and alignment with the best security practices.Commit to close cooperation with colleagues for the general good and efficient procedure implementation. Also, maintain compliance with regulations and cooperate with our partners, whether governmental or private, to enhance security efforts and integrated response across various sectors.Manage strategic workforce planning, including identifying needs and efficiently allocating tasks to meet daily and emergency operational requirements. This includes assessing future needs based on passenger and cargo flow reports.Oversee the development of team skills through ongoing training and performance evaluations to keep pace with the latest security practices and technologies. This also includes encouraging learning and innovation to improve security procedures and responses.QualificationTo be considered for the role, you must meet the below requirements:Completed Degree or Honours (12+3 or equivalent).A minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in aviation or security operations.Recognised professional qualifications in Aviation Security (AVSEC) or equivalent.Experience within aviation security including cargo security and loss prevention.Effective planning skills.Knowledge of Total Quality Management.Knowledge of Cargo Security and lost prevention.At Emirates, we're committed to providing our employees with opportunities to grow and develop in their careers. So if you're looking for a challenging and rewarding opportunity, apply today and join our team!Salary & benefitsJoin us in Dubai and enjoy an attractive tax-free salary and travel benefits that are exclusive to our industry, including discounts on flights and hotel stay around the world. You can find more information about our employee benefits in the Working Here section of our website www.emirates.com/careers . Further information on what it's like to live and work in our cosmopolitan home city can be found in the Dubai lifestyle section.