Airport Security Officer - Full Time

Optime Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking Security Officers to join a respected client at Belfast International Airport. This role includes comprehensive paid training, competitive hourly rates starting at £12.72, and opportunities for permanent positions based on performance. Candidates should have strong communication skills, be customer-oriented, and able to handle high-pressure situations. Work includes screening passengers and maintaining customer service. Excited individuals should apply today!

Benefits

Paid training provided by sector experts

Weekly pay, every Friday

Free staff car parking

Qualifications

• Must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years.
• Willingness to complete a basic criminal background check.
• Flexible and able to adhere to rigorous security guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Screening passengers and baggage using equipment and manual techniques.
• Patrolling airside and landside areas.
• Access control and incident investigation.
• Responding to emergency situations.
• Maintaining top-level customer service.

Skills

Customer-oriented approach

Communication and interpersonal abilities

Attention to detail

Composure under pressure

Observational skills

Job description

🚨 Join Belfast International Airport as a Security Officer 🚨

Are you interested in aviation, customer service, and security? Optime, aviation recruitment experts, are seeking Security Officers to join a respected and successful client at Belfast International Airport.

No previous security experience? No problem! Full training will be provided, including support with background checks. On-site mentoring and clear onboarding into to position.

Start Dates:

• January 2026

Why This Role?

• Paid training provided by sector experts
• Competitive hourly rates: £12.72/hr during training, rising to £13.15/hr after x-ray training
• 5-on / 3-off shift pattern, 40 hours per week
• Weekly pay, every Friday
• Free staff car parking
• Temp-to-perm based on performance

Your Role Includes:

• Screening passengers and baggage using equipment and manual techniques
• Patrolling airside and landside areas
• Access control and incident investigation
• Responding to emergency situations
• Maintaining top-level customer service

Shifts:

• Early: 03:30 – 13:30
• Late: 12:30 – 22:30

Candidates must be able to work both Late and Early shift patterns.

Requirements:

• Enthusiastic and customer-oriented approach
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Capacity to maintain composure in high-pressure situations
• Exceptional observational skills with a keen attention to detail
• Physically capable and prepared to stand for prolonged periods
• Must have actively lived in the UK for the past 3 years
• Verification of National Insurance and current residence required
• Five-year address history needed
• Willingness to complete a basic criminal background check
• Flexible and able to adhere to rigorous security guidelines

Excited to join us?
Submit your CV to Optime Group today and take the first step toward an exciting career in aviation security!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy.