Airport Security Officer - Birmingham Airport

Optime Group; Birmingham; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking Security Officers for Birmingham Airport. This role, open to those without prior experience, offers a paid training program and clear career pathways within a supportive team environment. Successful candidates will ensure compliance with security protocols while providing excellent customer service.

Benefits

Free Parking

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer skills.
• Smart appearance and ability to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Control access to restricted areas of the Airport.
• Perform security checks including bag and body searches.
• Report incidents to Security Managers.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

Are you interested in a career in the aviation sector? Optime are looking for Security Officers to join a prestigious client at Birmingham Airport. This role is open to applicants who have no previous security experience and a genuine interest in aviation, customer service and security.

All necessary training will be fully paid and provided by sector experts including support in obtaining relevant background checks. There is on-site mentoring and clear career pathways leading to specialist management roles within our team, so think big!

Start Date:

• End of August 2025

What’s on offer:

• £12.64 per hour
• Location: Birmingham Airport
• Staff should expect approximately 30+ hours of work per week available.
• Shift times: This is a 24-hour operation, so you may be asked to do day and night shifts! These will range between 8-12 hour shifts.
• You must be available to complete 4 weeks of training from above start date (the training is paid for the 4 weeks)
• Free Parking

What you’ll be doing:

• To control access into restricted areas of the Airport including: Checking security ID, and physical searches: Body, bags, and vehicles to a minimum of Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) standards of all persons and articles carried, requiring access through the Security Checkpoints.
• To carry out x ray duties of all items entering the restricted area.
• respond to emergency incidents following the agreed procedures.
• To carry out escort duties, including special events when required.
• To advise passengers, staff, and crew on the correct presentation of persons and items carried, to ensure individuals are fully prepared for Security screening.
• To undertake foot patrols of operational areas and designated routes.
• To maintain a log of all incidents and provide written and verbal reports to the Security Managers and Security Supervision.
• To be compliant with Aviation Security’s local operating procedures, working practices, and protocols.
• To undertake Mandatory Training as stipulated by the company, in compliance with CAA standards.
• To meet compliance and throughput targets as stipulated by the DfT, CAA, and the Security Management Team.
• To participate in a culture of continual improvement by fully participating in the success of the business and own self-development.
• To utilize equipment only as trained in how to do so.
• To achieve an acceptable level of competence which is continuously measured through relevant performance evaluation means.
• To consistently demonstrate the positive behaviors required to support the Company's Brand Values.

The ideal candidate:

• Can you pass a color vision test?
• Have been in the UK for 3 years?
• Must have a 5-year checkable history Are you smart in appearance?
• Do you have good Verbal and written communication skills?
• Do you have the ability to work on your own initiative and also within a team?
• Do you possess basic computer skills to operate certain equipment?
• Do you have the ability to communicate with people at all levels including outside agencies and authorities.?

Please note: As this is an airport role, successful candidates must pass security checks in-line with CAA regulations. These checks include 5-year work and address history, DBS (must have no disqualifying criminal convictions), valid Right to Work.

For an opportunity to join this fantastic business, please submit your CV to apply today!