Aviation Protection Officer- Mildura Airport

MSS Security; Mildura; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading security services provider is seeking casual Aviation Protection Officers at Mildura Airport. Your main role will be to ensure safety by screening passengers and luggage using advanced technology. Ideal candidates possess strong customer service skills and effective communication abilities. This position requires eligibility for national police checks and medical assessments. Join a company that values diversity and equal opportunity.

Qualifications

• Ability to undergo and pass a national security police check.
• Ability to undergo and pass a medical assessment, including drug testing.
• Full Australian working rights.

Responsibilities

• Conduct security screening for passengers, staff, and visitors.
• Monitor and patrol airport premises to identify and report security threats.
• Operate security technology to identify potential risks.

Skills

Strong customer service skills

Excellent verbal and written communication

Ability to stand for extended periods

Tools

X-ray machines

Explosive Trace Detection systems

Metal detectors

Job description

MSS Security is seeking casual Aviation Protection Officers to join our team at Mildura Airport. As an Aviation Protection Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of passengers, staff, and airport operations.

Your primary responsibility will be to prevent prohibited items, including weapons, from entering the terminal or aircraft. This will involve conducting thorough screenings, such as bag searches, hand scans, and using advanced security equipment like X-ray machines and Explosive Trace Detection systems.

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Conduct security screening for passengers, staff, and visitors.
• Operate security technology and systems, including metal detectors, to identify potential risks or prohibited items.
• Perform scans when required for passengers, staff, and visitors to ensure no prohibited items are being carried.
• Conduct Explosive Trace Detection tests.
• Operate X-ray machines to screen luggage for dangerous goods, prohibited items, or weapons.
• Perform thorough bag searches when necessary to ensure compliance with aviation security regulations.
• Monitor and patrol airport premises to identify and report any security threats or breaches.

Ideal candidates will have:

• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
• Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 12 hours.

Requirements:

• Ability to undergo and pass a national security police check.
• Ability to undergo and pass a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing).
• Full Australian working rights.

MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing the unique backgrounds, experiences, and contributions of each person. We encourage and celebrate diversity.

We are proud to:

• be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency,
• be a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed INNOVATE Reconciliation Action Plan.