Security Officer - Oxford Airport

Oxford Airport; Kidlington; Hybrid; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flight benefits

Uniform provided

EAP program

Overtime opportunities

Refreshments on site

Airport perks

Career development

Ongoing training

Job summary

Unifi Aviation, LLC is seeking an Aviation Security Officer to protect airport operations by enforcing security rules and screening passengers and baggage. The role involves operating X-ray and metal detection equipment, handling body searches when necessary, and coordinating with law enforcement.

The successful candidate will work across airside and landside areas, respond to emergencies, and support incident investigations.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure and maintain composure during security incidents.
• Flexibility to work evenings, nights, weekends and holidays as required.
• Full UK manual driving licence is essential.
• Pass relevant training courses and airside driving test.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and direct passengers and visitors to the airport.
• Conduct airside and landside patrols per site instructions.
• Check and challenge airside pass holders for validity and identity.
• Monitor CCTV and respond to security procedures as required.
• Report crimes to Airport Security Manager and Police.
• Complete patrol logs, occurrence logs and incident reports.

Skills

Under pressure

Shift flexibility

Administration basics

CTC clearance

DBS disclosure

Physically fit

Airside driving knowledge

Job description

Full Manual driving Licence is required for this role

4 On / 4 Off

0600 - 1800

Role Summary:

The role of an Aviation Security Officer is to keep the airport and passengers safe by enforcing security regulations and identifying potential threats. As an Aviation Security Officer, you will be responsible for screening passengers and their belongings, identifying and confiscating prohibited items and performing body searches when necessary. You will also be responsible for operating screening equipment, such as X-ray machines, metal detectors, and explosive detection systems. Additionally, you will need to be able to identify and respond to emergency situations and work closely with law enforcement agencies.

The role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to remain calm under pressure and work well in a team is essential. If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career that helps keep the skies safe, then a career as an Aviation Security Officer may be right for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Service expectations for airside and landside security
• Welcome passengers and visitors to the airport.
• Providing directions and instructions for airport visitors.
• Conducting airside and landside patrols as per the site assignment instructions.
• Check and challenge airside pass holders for validity and identity.
• Monitoring CCTV to ensure compliance with security procedures and responding accordingly.
• Controlling airside access for vehicles and pedestrians; validating vehicle and pedestrian passes.
• Assisting in emergency or incident response, including aircraft emergencies, domestic fires, bomb threats, protestors etc.
• Resolution of incidents involving suspicious packages or unauthorised people on airport property.
• Reporting crimes to the Airport Security Manager and Police.
• Completing paperwork such as patrol logs, daily occurrence logs and incident reports.
• Providing airside escorts to pedestrians and vehicles as required.
• Assist with on-site NASP flight screening.

Company Perks:

• Enjoy discounted travel through our employee flight benefits programme
• Free uniform provided
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering confidential support and wellbeing services
• Overtime opportunities
• Complimentary or discounted tea and coffee facilities at some locations
• Airport-specific benefits, which may include discounted parking, travel discounts, or other local perks
• Career development and progression opportunities across the business, including pathways into specialist, supervisory, and management roles
• Ongoing training and development opportunities

Key Skills / Qualities:

• Zero tolerance approach to health & safety non-compliance.
• Basic level of administration skills
• Counter Terrorist Check clearance
• Receipt of a satisfactory standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
• The role involves large amounts of manual handling and candidates must be physically fit.
• Ability to quickly and accurately being able to react and assess any given situation and instigate corrective action

Qualifications and Competencies:

• The ability to work under pressure.
• Flexibility to work various shifts (evening, nights, weekends, and public holidays)
• A full manual driving licence recognised by the UK is essential
• You will be required to pass the relevant training courses as well as an airside driving test.

Safety and Compliance Responsibilities:

• Fully understand and comply with the company Health and Safety and Safety Management System policies.
• Co-operate with management to perform or comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
• Take reasonable care and necessary precautions for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
• Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety or welfare reasons.
• Report any work situation, equipment or activity that represent a danger to health and safety.
• Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences.
• Carry out work in accordance with company information, procedures and training provided.

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