Airport Security Officer

Join our Airport Security Officers and be integral to ensuring the safety and security of our staff and passengers, delivering an efficient yet warm and welcoming experience to everyone, whatever their journey., Airport Security Officers are responsible for implementing aviation security regulations through conducting physical searches of staff and passengers' bodies and hand luggage, access control checks, x-ray screening of bags, and assisting people throughout their airport experience. Upon successful completion of the Civil Aviation Authority mandatory training and passing all the required assessments, you will :

• Undertake physical body and bag searching
• Utilise colour X-Ray images in both 2D and 3D to screen belongings
• Verify documents and perform security screening and searching
• Assist in handling health, safety, or security incidents
• Work collaboratively within a team and various airport departments to deliver an outstanding customer experience
• Participate in regular training sessions to maintain x-ray screening and physical searching competencies in accordance with the Department for Transport (DfT) regulations
  
  Are you a team player, conscientious, and enjoy a busy working environment?, The work is physically demanding, which includes bending down low, reaching up and remaining vigilant for the duration of the shift, often standing for several hours. This is so that passenger and staff body searches can be conducted in accordance with CAA regulations
• Full colour vision and hearing that meets the required standard
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent communication skills
• Acute attention to detail, conscientious, and driven to maintain high standards
• Ability to multi-task in a busy, operational environment
• Cares about providing friendly customer service, even in high-pressure conditions
• Works effectively within a team, being considerate, supportive, and helpful to colleagues with the openness to give and receive feedback
The following is essential - without these we regret that won't be able to progress your application due to the essential requirements to meet National Security Vetting criteria.
• UK residency continuously for the previous three years, with the legal right to work in the UK
• Employment history for the previous 5 years, or able to provide evidence for any gaps in employment during that time
  
  Let's make time fly
Joining team Gatwick means growing your career with the world's most efficient single runway airport - where no two days are the same. You'll get the space and support to grow and develop your career with us. Together, we can succeed in creating an enjoyable and effortless experience for our passengers. Creating an enjoyable and effortless passenger experience Our passengers are at the heart of everything we do. We've grown from a small flying club to the UK's second largest airport - serving over 46 million passengers in 2019. We're focused on making the journey through the airport as quick and smooth as possible - for every passenger. If this is your kind of challenge, join our team as we rebuild and grow for our passengers, people and local communities. Inside Gatwick We're open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year - the airport is a city that never sleeps. Here's just some of the things you'll really enjoy: BENEFITS - Your payslip is only part of the pacakge. At Gatwick we offer you health, travel and financial benefits IN THE ACTION - You'll have a backstage pass to all the action. We encourage you to explore the airport and shadow other teams. GIVING BACK - You'll have two days every year to support a cause that's important to you and take part in our community programmes. Grow your career with us Joining team Gatwick means growing your career with the world's most efficient single runway airport - where no two days are the same. You'll get the space and support to grow and develop with us. Together, we can succeed in creating an enjoyable and effortless experience for our passengers.

So, with the potential to earn up to £39,116 per annum (dependent on roster and shifts), plus a range of flexible benefits to choose from, London Gatwick could be where your career really does, take off!, Please note that successful candidates will also be required to satisfactorily complete further pre-employment checks which includes a medical, criminal record check, and counter-terrorism check before employment can commence. Your first 5 weeks will be a full-time training course with our very knowledgeable and supportive Security Trainers. The training will include classroom-based learning and on the job training, with exams that must be passed to become a fully qualified Airport Security Officer. Training course start dates are scheduled throughout 2025. What's it like to work at London Gatwick? Our employees tell us there is a shared pride to work for a great brand, with friendly and welcoming teams and a communal passion for the future, it's an exciting time to be at London Gatwick. With a range of flexible benefits also on offer to suit your lifestyle, working at London Gatwick is a world away from the everyday:
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Discounts both airside and landside at airport retailers and restaurants
• Flexible healthcare insurance schemes
• Life and income protection insurance
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP
• Professional training to develop
• Discounted travel to work schemes
• Paid volunteer days
Our vision is to be the 'airport for everyone, whatever your journey' and this couldn't be truer for our employees. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our local community and the passengers we serve and value an environment where everyone feels comfortable, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. As an equitable, diverse, and inclusive employer, we encourage different perspectives that redefine what's possible. Together, we form a strong and united team.