Pre-Board Screening Officer

Paladin-Airport-Security-Services; Williams Lake; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Uniform provided

Travel for training (accommodation/air

Job summary

Paladin Airport Security Services Ltd. in Williams Lake, BC, is hiring Pre-Board Screening Officers at Williams Lake Regional Airport (YWL).

You will receive paid training and start at $21.97/hour, increasing to $25.03/hour after certification. The role focuses on customer service, screening passengers, and upholding security regulations using X-ray and metal detectors, with shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills in a high-volume environment.
• Strong English communication (written and spoken).
• Ability to meet CATSA medical requirements.
• Must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident.

Responsibilities

• Screen passengers and baggage at airport security checkpoints.
• Provide information professionally and with integrity.
• Use X-ray machines, metal detectors and other technology for screening.
• Protect restricted areas and manage conflicts.
• Communicate clearly and uphold regulations with vigilance.

Skills

Customer service

English communication

Canadian work eligibility

Open availability

Conflict management

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The Paladin Difference starts with our team. We are committed to being Curious, Accountable, Respectful, and Exceptional, and making the world a safer and friendlier place because we CARE! If this sounds like a team that you'd like to join, we want to meet you!
La différence Paladin commence avec notre équipe. Nous nous engageons à être Curieux, Responsable, Respectueux et Exceptionnel, et à rendre le monde plus sûr et plus convivial parce que nous "Nous soucions"! Si cela vous semble être une équipe à laquelle vous aimeriez vous joindre, nous voulons vous rencontrer!

Job Skills / Requirements

Why become a Pre-Board Screening Officer?

You will receive paid training at $21.97/hour , increasing to $25.03/hour following the successful completion of training and full certification. You’ll also receive comprehensive benefits and a great uniform!

What do Pre-Board Screening Officers do?

You will be using your exceptional customer service skills to uphold the safety of passengers and create a positive travel experience by:

• Efficiently screening passengers and baggage through airport security checkpoints
• Providing information professionally and with integrity
• Scanning and testing baggage for prohibited items usings X-ray machines, metal detectors and other technology, along with physical search techniques
• Protecting restricted areas
• Managing conflict
• Communicating clearly and effectively
• Upholding all regulations with vigilance

What You Bring:

• Excellent customer service skills, preferably in a high-volume environment for a minimum of one (1) year
• Open availability to work any shift as required by the airport operations, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends, and statutory holidays
• Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal; fluency in French is an asset
• Ability to comply with the CATSA medical requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
• Current resident of Williams Lake, or the surrounding area
• Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident

This position will be based at Williams Lake Regional Airport (YWL). Work hours will reflect opening hours of the airport, from early morning to evening, and including weekend and holidays.

You may be required to travel within the province for the initial training. Travel, accommodation, and an allowance will be provided at no cost to you!

If you are successful in the application process, you will be required to apply for a Transport Security Clearance (TSC), which requires an extensive background check. Once obtained, you will be eligible to begin the Screening Officer Foundations (SOF) course, which much be successfully passed prior to beginning work as a Pre-Board Screening Officer.#PASS2B

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Airport Security Services Ltd. (“PASS”) has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Airport Security Services Ltd. (“PASS”). is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Paladin Airport Security Services is interested in getting to know candidates authentically and with integrity. To ensure a fair, transparent and equitable selection process, please do not use AI tools during your application, pre-employment testing, or interview. Failure to adhere to this guideline may result disqualification from the recruitment process.
Les Services de Sécurité de l’Aéroport Paladin (PASS) ont une main-d'œuvre diversifiée. Nous croyons et nous nous engageons envers une culture de travail fondée sur le respect, l'inclusion et la diversité. Les Services de Sécurité de l’Aéroport Paladin (“PASS?”) s'engagent à fournir des accommodements pour les personnes handicapées tout au long du processus d'entrevue et pendant leur emploi. Si vous avez besoin d'un accommodement pendant le processus d'entrevue, veuillez-nous en informer et nous travaillerons avec vous pour répondre à vos besoins.