Security Officer - Belfast International Airport in Crumlin

Airport Security Officer

Location: Belfast International Airport
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift Pattern: 5 on / 3 off
Pay: £13.24 per hour, increasing to £13.79 per hour following completion of all required training

The Role

First Call Contract Services are recruiting Airport Security Officers to join the team at Belfast International Airport.

This is a fast-paced role where you will play an important part in maintaining a safe and secure environment for passengers, airport staff and visitors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out passenger and baggage searches using manual search techniques and specialist equipment.

• Operating X-ray screening equipment to inspect baggage and personal items.

• Checking identification and travel documentation and controlling access to secure areas.

• Providing a professional and helpful customer service to passengers and airport users.

• Responding to incidents and supporting emergency situations when required.

• Carrying out regular airside and landside patrols.

• Attending security incidents and reports.

• Aircraft guarding and escort duties.

• Following all airport security procedures and maintaining accurate records of incidents.

Shift Pattern

The role operates on a 5 days on / 3 days off basis, with shifts falling between 03:00 and 23:59.

The available shift patterns are:

• 5 on / 3 off - Early shifts: 03:00-14:00

• 5 on / 3 off - Late shifts: 11:45-23:59

• 5 on / 3 off - Mixed shifts: 2 late, 1 middle and 2 early shifts

Shift arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.

What We're Looking For

You will need to:

• Have lived continuously in the UK/Northern Ireland for the last 3 years, in line with CAA requirements.

• Have excellent customer service skills and a professional approach.

• Be comfortable working flexible shift patterns.

• Be able to reliably travel to Belfast International Airport for shifts starting as early as 02:45.

• Be able to successfully complete the required airport security and background checks.

Previous airport or security experience is beneficial but not essential where full training is provided.

What You Get

• £13.24 per hour, rising to £13.79 after required training

• 5.6 weeks annual leave

• Free airport parking

• Online GP and wellbeing support

• Life assurance

• Retail, food and lifestyle discounts

• Cycle to Work scheme

• Duty Free discount

• Eye care discounts

• Employee referral and recognition schemes

• Training, development and progression opportunities

• Discounted bus travel once a full airside pass is obtained

Getting to Belfast International Airport

Due to the early start times, you must have a reliable way of getting to the airport for shifts beginning from approximately 02:45.

Public transport services are available from around 01:00, with discounted travel available to eligible staff holding a full airside pass.

First Call Contract Services is an equal opportunities employer.

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