Aviation Security Officer
Permanent Full-Time role
Location: Liverpool Airport
Hours: 5 days a week with various shifts.
Pay: £12.71 hourly rate.
Join the team at Liverpool Airport as an Aviation Security Officer. Your role as a security officer ensures the safe and smooth transition of passengers, staff, and airport personnel. From screening passengers and baggage to controlling access and patrolling the airside and landside, your work directly impacts airport safety, efficiency and reputation. You will be trained to handle emergencies, respond quickly under pressure and maintain high standards of safety and service.
About The Role
* Screen Passengers & Baggage: Ensure everyone and everything is safe with thorough checks.
* Control Access: Monitor who enters secure areas, verifying IDs and travel documents.
* Patrol the Airport: Keep airside and landside areas safe through regular foot patrols.
* Guide Passengers: Help passengers navigate security, offering advice on baggage and electronics.
* Provide Top-Notch Service: Assist passengers and resolve queries with professionalism and care.
* Stay Alert & Compliant: Follow security protocols and accurately record any incidents.
* Respond to Emergencies: Act quickly to ensure safety during unexpected situations.
Why Join Us?
* Annual leave entitlement of 5.6 weeks.
* Lifestyle Benefits – Mortgage and financial advice, vouchers for various shopping outlets and food stores, employee referral scheme.
* Learning & Development – Encourage progression and offer eLearning courses, apprenticeships and in‑house training.
* Health and Wellbeing – Life assurance scheme, access to mental health support specialists.
* Access to an Online GP for you and your dependents.
* Financial support.
* Discounts on hundreds of retail sites.
* Cycle to Work scheme.
What We Are Looking For
* Excellent Communication & Customer Service skills.
* Basic IT Skills: Comfortable using standard IT systems.
* Quick Thinking Under Pressure: Respond effectively in emergencies or high‑pressure situations.
* Reporting Skills: Deliver clear, concise verbal and written reports when required.
* Teamwork: Work collaboratively with colleagues to achieve shared goals.
* Calm & Confident Approach: Handle public interactions calmly and professionally.
* Equality & Diversity Awareness: Understand and respect the needs of all airport visitors.
Eligibility & Background
* Minimum 5 years of UK residency.
* Must be able to pass a 5‑year checkable background verification.
Important Information
Please be aware that, on occasion, we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised deadline if we receive a high volume of strong applications.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Wilson James is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. A criminal conviction will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position, however each case will be assessed on an individual basis. For information about Wilson James's commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, https://wilsonjames.co.uk/sustainability
Interested? Apply now.
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