Aviation Security Officer Package : Group pension, annual bonus, life insurance, share scheme, free onsite parking, concession discounts, discounted gym memberships Contract :Annualised Hours Sitting at the heart of the countrys road and rail networks, Birmingham Airport (BHX) is the UKs best-connected airport with over 18million customers passing through each year with plans to increase that number even further. At BHX we are proud of every journey, taking pride in getting customers safely, punctually, and comfortably to and from their destination. Our security area is soon to transition to state-of-the-art equipment, providing our customers with a brand-new experience and simpler, speedier processes. If you would like to play a pivotal role at the airport, delivering our customers safely through airport security with great customer care, we have an exciting opportunity for you Working in the heart of the operation as an Aviation Security Officer. If you take pride in delivering a high-quality service, love working with people where no two days are the same, this could be the role for you Our team of dedicated Aviation Security Officers make a difference to the quality and safety of travel of the customers at the airport and are trained and supported to carry out the role effectively. No two days will be the same, from carrying out escort duties including VIPs to responding to emergency incidents. If you like what you readread on Role Details You will be trained to: Control access into restricted areas of the Airport. Screen personnel via body searches and bag searches Carry out security Identification and boarding card checks to Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) standard Respond to and assisting with emergency situations such as aircraft emergencies, terminal evacuations, and security incidents. Carry out escort duties, including special events as required Provide proactive communication to ensure all personnel are fully prepared for Security screening Undertake patrols as required Read and adhere to security notices as well as completing required documentation To be compliant with Aviation Security local operating procedures, working practices and protocols and airport bylaws Undertake training including computer Based Training, mandatory Security Training in compliance with company and CAA standards Meet compliance and throughput targets as stipulated by the DfT, CAA and the Security Management Team Achieve an acceptable level of competence which is continuously measured through relevant performance evaluation means Consistently demonstrate the positive behaviours required to support the Companys Brand Values PROUDfor us by us,Inclusive, Curious, Respectful, supportive Fostering diversity & inclusivity at the heart of our talent management, representing the communities we live and work in. Role Skills Good communication both oral and written Team Focus - enjoys teamwork and working in a diverse environment Flexible and adaptable, sound judgement and acts on initiative Great attention to detail Confident with a can do attitude Providing a positive and helpful level of Customer service with good listening skills; resolves problems to the customers satisfaction; respects all internal and external parties and commits to exceeding expectations Desirable Skills Experience of working in a security role previously (e.g., carrying out security searches/checks or similar relevant experience NB:Successful applicants must be 18 years or above, able to provide us 5 years checkable work/ education history and pass a satisfactory criminal record check. This Job Description & Person Specification is intended to give an appreciation of the role and the range of duties and responsibilities to be undertaken. Due to the diverse nature of the role, it does not attempt to detail every activity. Specific task and objectives will be agreed on an on-going basis. The post holder will be always required to perform any other reasonable tasks, as requested to meet the operational needs of the business.