Airport Security Officer - Unarmed, Customer Service Focus

Covenant Aviation Security, LLC; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Life Insurance

Supplemental Life Insurance

EAP

Flexible Spending Accounts

Uniforms

Training & Development

Job summary

Covenant Aviation Security is seeking Security Officers to support airport security operations at Portland International Airport. This unarmed role involves controlling access, verifying credentials, conducting inspections, and maintaining security procedures in line with airport regulations.

The position emphasizes professionalism, vigilance, and strong customer service, with responsibilities spanning post inspections, logging activities, and responding to incidents while adhering to safety

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, or Lawful Permanent Resident.
• Possess a valid driver's license or State issued ID.
• Possess a valid Unarmed Private Security certification issued by the Oregon DPSST.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must have color vision with 20/20 corrected vision.
• Must hear and respond to alarms.
• Background check required by airport.
• Comply with Drug Free Workplace policy.

Responsibilities

• Appear on post on time per schedule and in uniform.
• Maintain professional presence and situational awareness.
• Control access to airport facilities and verify credentials.
• Identify prohibited items and follow escalation procedures.
• Inspect persons, property, deliveries, and vehicles.
• Monitor activities and report unusual or unauthorized activity.
• Prepare daily activity logs and incident reports.
• Respond to incidents and emergencies and notify supervisors.
• Provide excellent customer service to staff, contractors, and passengers.

Skills

Professionalism

Customer service

English communication

Vigilance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

DPSST Unarmed Certification

Job description

Covenant Aviation Security is seeking Security Officers to support airport security operations at Portland International Airport. This unarmed role involves controlling access, verifying credentials, conducting inspections, and maintaining security procedures in line with airport regulations.

The position emphasizes professionalism, vigilance, and strong customer service, with responsibilities spanning post inspections, logging activities, and responding to incidents while adhering to safety