Airport Security Officer

Wilson James; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Health support

Discounts

Free parking

Cycle to work

Job summary

Wilson James Ltd is hiring an Airport Security Officer for Belfast International Airport. This permanent role requires flexibility for shifts (early, late, and mixed patterns) with a 5 on/3 off rotation. Initial pay starts at £13.24 per hour, increasing to £13.79 after training, with full-time duties securing passengers and airport facilities.

The position emphasizes customer service, vigilance, and compliance with security protocols within a busy airport environment.

Qualifications

• Must be able to perform security screening and access control duties at an airport.
• Proven customer service skills and vigilant mindset.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, security-conscious environment.

Responsibilities

• People and Bag Search using equipment and manual search techniques.
• Operate X-ray machines to screen bags and personal items.
• Manage access to the airport by verifying IDs and travel documents.
• Provide assistance and high levels of customer service to passengers.
• Be a first responder to incidents, including aircraft emergencies.
• Patrol airside and landside areas and carry out guarding/escort duties.
• Maintain clear documentation of incidents and security notices.

Skills

Customer service

X-ray screening

Access control

Patrolling

Emergency response

Tools

X-ray equipment

Job description

Airport Security Officer

Permanent
Location: Belfast International Airport
Hours: 5 on 3 off shift pattern

The shifts will be between 03:00-23:59.The shifts will be discussed in the interview as the following would be offered:

• 5 on 3 off (all early shifts 03:00-14:00)
• 5 on 3 off (all late shifts 11:45-23:59)
• 5 on 3 off (2 late, 1 middle, 2 earlies)

Pay: Earn £13.24 per hour and then once you have completed all of the required training this increases to £13.79 per hour

Join Our Team as an Airport Security Officer!

Are you ready for an exciting, fast-paced role where you can make a real difference to people every day? If you're a vigilant, customer-focused individual looking for a rewarding career, this is your opportunity to join our dedicated security team at Belfast International Airport as an Airport Security Officer.

About the Role:

• People and Bag Search: Use advanced equipment and manual search techniques to ensure no prohibited items are brought into the airport.
• X-ray Screening: Operate X-ray machines to screen bags and personal items, ensuring compliance with airport security standards.
• Access Control: Manage access to the airport by verifying identification and travel documents for passengers, staff, and airport users.
• Customer Support: Provide assistance and high levels of customer service, resolving queries, and guiding passengers through their airport journey.
• Emergency Response: Be a first responder to incidents, including aircraft emergencies, providing crucial support and ensuring safety.
• Patrolling and Incident Response: Conduct regular patrols of airside and landside areas, attend to security reports, and carry out aircraft guarding and escort duties.
• Security Compliance: Adhere to all security notices, and maintain clear and concise documentation of any incidents.

Why Join Us?

• Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks
• Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme.
• Learning & Development – we actively encourage progression and offer various eLearning courses, progression, training whilst on site, apprenticeships, and in-house training courses.
• Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists
• Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents.
• Financial support
• Discounts on hundreds of retail sites
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking
• 20% off Duty Free
• Discounted eye care voucher
• Reward and Recognition Scheme
• Refer a friend scheme
• Discount on bus travel on obtaining a blue pass

Getting here by Bus

Translink bus times - the first bus is at 01:00 then every hour until 0600, 06:15 and 06:30 then every 12 minutes after this. At weekends it's every 20 minutes.
Staff who receive a full airside pass can collect a smart card from the kiosk in the airport arrivals hall. This card provides discounted travel at £5.40 return (£2.60 each way). If a ticket is purchased at Grand Central or directly on the bus using an airside pass, the discounted fare is £6.50 return.

What we are looking for:

• Due to CAA requirements, must have been living in Northern Ireland/UK for the last 3 years continuously
• a passion for providing excellent customer service
• to be able to get to the airport at all times of the day, from as early as 02:45am.
• to be able to work flexible shifts
• Due to legal reasons, must be over the age of 18 years old.

Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis.