Aviation Security Officer

Securitas UK; Broughton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading security services provider in Broughton is looking for security personnel. You'll be responsible for X-ray screening, searches, and access control at secure sites. Ideal candidates have experience in similar roles, possess strong communication skills, and must have a clean UK driving license. Additional support and benefits are provided to ensure your professional growth and well-being.

Benefits

Discounts on retailers and services

Dental Plans

Healthcare cash plans

Cycle to Work scheme

24/7 online GP and mental health support

Employer-contributed pension

Life Assurance for permanent employees

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK with 5 year checkable history and ability to pass security clearance.
• Experience in a similar role (armed services, civil police, or aviation industry ideal).
• First Aid certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• X-ray screening of cargo, baggage, and goods.
• Conduct searches of people, vehicles, and aircraft.
• Access control duties at secure site entry points.

Skills

Strong communication and report writing skills

Customer service focused

Ability to stay alert under pressure

Physically fit

Clean full UK driving licence

Job description

Responsibilities

• X-ray screening of cargo, baggage, and goods
• Conducting searches of people, vehicles, and aircraft
• Access control duties at secure site entry points
• Document and ID checks
• Supporting incident response and emergency services
• Escorting VIPs and high-value cargo
• Operating radios and control room systems
• Writing clear reports and logs of incidents

You’ll need to stay alert, think quickly, and maintain professionalism under pressure – whether it’s identifying suspicious items or dealing with complex security protocols.

Qualifications

What we’re looking for :

• Right to work in the UK, 5 year checkable history and ability to pass a high level of security clearance
• Experience in a similar role (armed services, civil police, or aviation industry ideal)
• Clean full UK driving licence
• Physically fit and colour vision test passed (required for X-ray screening)
• Strong communication and report writing skills
• Customer service focused, with a calm and professional attitude
• Willingness to undergo and maintain mandatory aviation training (CSO, NASP, NXCT, Firearms Recognition)
• First Aid certification (desirable)
• Manual handling training (desirable)
• Flexible approach to shifts and operational demands (desirable)

Why Join Securitas?

We have a promise to our people, a ‘People Promise’ where opportunity, people and purpose play a vital role in our day to day!

Opportunity : We see potential in every person and situation.

People : We open our eyes to all that’s good.

Purpose : We make your world a safer place.

We believe in your future, not just your past. At Securitas, you’ll find a career built on trust, respect, and progress.

Additional Information

Join our global team of 336,000+ colleagues and help make the world a safer place.

At Securitas, we live by our values of Integrity, Vigilance and Helpfulness, and our People Promise:

• Opportunity – We see potential in every person and situation
• People – We open our eyes to all that’s good
• Purpose – We make your world a safer place

Your Benefits

• STRIVE – Securitas Perks gives you access to discounts on retailers, services and everyday spending
• Dental Plans - Plans providing support and cash back towards dental costs
• HSF Health Plan - Healthcare cash plans at discounted rates
• Cycle to Work – Save up to 42% on a bike and accessories
• Specsavers – Savings on eye tests and glasses
• WeCare – 24/7 online GP and mental health support
• Toothfairy – Online guidance from UK dentists
• Pension Plan – Employer-contributed pension with tax relief
• Payroll ISA – ISA savings account
• Free Mortgage Advice
• Go & Live – Financial Wellbeing Hub
• Death in Service Benefit - Life Assurance for permanent employees

Take the Next Step

Join a team that values you. Click ‘I’m Interested’ and start your career with Securitas UK today.