Airport Ground Security Officer – Screen & Patrols

The Methodist Church in Britain; Sumburgh; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shetland Island Allowance

Shift premium

Weekend premiums

Annual leave and holidays

Pension contribution scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff benefits programme

Uniform provided

Job summary

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited at Sumburgh Airport is seeking a Ground Security Operative to join the security team on a 35-hour shift pattern. Core duties include passenger and baggage screening, operating X-ray equipment and outdoor patrols, serving as the first point of contact for travellers.

The role requires flexibility to cover early starts, late finishes, weekends and detachments to other airports; Gaelic language skills welcomed and full uniform provided.

Qualifications

• Patience and resilience in a security role.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing shift patterns.
• Willingness to work weekends and on short notice.
• Gaelic language skills welcomed (advantageous).

Responsibilities

• Search passengers by hand.
• Search and test baggage.
• Operate X-ray equipment.
• Carry out outdoor security patrols.
• Act as the first point of contact for passengers and customers.
• Ensure security processes and procedures are followed.
• Represent the airport in uniform at all times.
• Work shifts including early starts, late finishes and weekends.
• Undertake detachments to other airports to cover leave.

Skills

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Flexible approach

Willingness to work shifts

Job description

Highlands and Islands Airports Limited at Sumburgh Airport is seeking a Ground Security Operative to join the security team on a 35-hour shift pattern. Core duties include passenger and baggage screening, operating X-ray equipment and outdoor patrols, serving as the first point of contact for travellers.

The role requires flexibility to cover early starts, late finishes, weekends and detachments to other airports; Gaelic language skills welcomed and full uniform provided.