Security Guard, Airport Employee Screener

VMD Corp; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical | Dental | Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Tuition & Training Reimbursement

On-the-job training

Job summary

VMD Corp, a security services provider, is hiring a Full-Time Airport Employee Screener with an active Security Guard Card. You will screen airport employees entering restricted areas, verify credentials, and help maintain safe, efficient airport operations.

You will apply strong customer service, attention to detail, and calmness under pressure to enforce regulations, respond to alarms, and coordinate with airport authorities and law enforcement as needed.

Qualifications

• Active Security Guard Card is required.
• California Driver's License is required.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Willingness to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Screen airport employees entering restricted areas.
• Verify identities and credentials using established procedures.
• Operate screening equipment and detect prohibited items.
• Enforce security regulations in a professional manner.
• Monitor behavior and report suspicious activity.
• Coordinate with airport authorities and law enforcement.
• Provide clear instructions to employees about screening.
• Maintain records of screenings and incidents.
• Respond to alarms or alerts from screening equipment.

Skills

Customer service

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication

Calm under pressure

Observation skills

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Full-Time Airport Employee Screener with an active Security Guard Card.

What you will do:

Grow in a fulfilling career as an Airport Employee Screener working alongside a team of aviation security professionals. You will use your outstanding customer service and critical-thinking skills while identifying and preventing unsafe objects from exiting the airport.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities specific to this role include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct thorough and efficient screening of airport employees entering restricted areas.
• Verify the identity and credentials of employees using established procedures.
• Operate screening equipment, such as metal detectors to detect prohibited items.
• Enforce security regulations and policies in a professional and courteous manner.
• Monitor employee behavior and report any suspicious activities or violations.
• Collaborate with airport authorities and law enforcement to address security concerns or incidents.
• Provide clear and concise instructions to employees regarding the screening process.
• Conduct property searches as part of the overall security strategy.
• Respond promptly to alarms or alerts generated by screening equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of screening activities and incidents.

What you will need:

• Have an active Security Guard Card
• Hold a valid driver's license issued by the State of California
• Have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
• Ability to work any shift including weekends and holidays (flexibility is key)
• Ability to pass SIDA Badge background check
• Ability to interact professionally with the public with a focus on customer service
• Proven experience in security, screening, or a related field is preferred
• Excellent observational and problem-solving skills
• The ability to communicate interaction with diverse individuals
• Ability to work in a dynamic environment and handle high-stress situations calmly
• Attention to detail and commitment to following established security protocols

What we offer:

Competitive Compensation

• Hourly range of $22-$25

Paid training

• No prior experience is necessary.
• Receive on-the-job training

Benefits for you and your family

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Employer Paid Long | Short Term Disability
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement Program

Travel and Telecommuting:

• Telecommute Option: No
• Relocation: Relocation is not provided.
• Travel: None

Working with VMD:

VMD Corp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xcelerate Solutions, is part of the nation’s critical air travel infrastructure. Our Transportation Security Services team helps protect travelers at home and abroad, providing security services at multiple airports across the United States. As a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, numerous law enforcement and civilian agencies, and the Intelligence Community, VMD and Xcelerate Solutions’ customers are directly responsible for the security and safety of the United States.

Xcelerate Solutions and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. Xcelerate Solutions maintains a drug-free workplace.

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.