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Security Officer – Aviation Security
Mitie | London Stansted Airport (CM24 1PP)
Role Information
1. Rate of Pay: £13.43 per hour
2. Contract Type: Part-time (24 hours per week)
3. Shift Pattern: 6 days on / 3 days off or 3 days on / 6 days off – (Depending on Operational Demand)
4. Operational Hours: Between 03:30 and 23:59 (occasional night duties required)
5. Vetting Requirement: Minimum 5-year checkable UK history
Role Overview
Mitie is seeking a professional and compliant Security Officer to join its Aviation Security Team at London Stansted Airport. The role is responsible for the delivery of regulated aviation security services in accordance with Department for Transport (DfT) and Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) requirements, ensuring the protection of passengers, aircraft, personnel, and airport assets.
Role Purpose
To support the safe, secure, and efficient operation of the airport through the delivery of aviation security functions, including hold baggage screening, aircraft protection, surveillance, and customer-facing security duties, in full compliance with regulatory, contractual, and company standards.
Key Responsibilities
6. Conduct hold baggage screening operations using X-ray systems, ETD, hand search, and approved screening techniques in accordance with CAA regulations and local operating procedures
7. Undertake aircraft protection duties, cabin security checks, and static guarding assignments
8. Maintain accurate and auditable records, including screening logs, access control documentation, and incident reports
9. Identify, report, and escalate security risks, prohibited items, or procedural non-compliance in line with escalation protocols
10. Support operational delivery as directed by Security Supervisors and the Aviation Security Manager
11. Ensure a professional security presence while delivering an appropriate level of customer service
12. Comply with all Mitie policies, site instructions, and health and safety requirements
13. Complete all mandatory training, competency assessments, and refresher modules in line with CAA and company standards
14. Assist with baggage handling where operationally required during escalations
15. Meet performance, quality, and throughput targets set by DfT, CAA, and Mitie Security Management
16. Operate security equipment strictly in accordance with training and authorisation
17. Demonstrate Mitie's Brand Values and actively contribute to continuous improvement and personal development
18. Staff Car park available at subsidised prices (Discussed in Interview)
Essential Criteria
19. Valid Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) or willingness to successfully complete the vetting process
20. Completion of Aviation Ground Security Training, including:
21. GSO – Ground Security Operative
22. GSAT – General Security Awareness Training
23. Previous experience in a regulated security or screening environment (aviation preferred)
24. Working knowledge of aviation security legislation and procedures
25. Strong verbal and written communication skills
26. High level of attention to detail and situational awareness
27. Ability to operate effectively under pressure and follow structured procedures
28. Physically capable of carrying out operational security duties
29. 5-year checkable employment and residency history in the UK
30. Flexibility to work early mornings, evenings, and occasional night shifts
Desirable Criteria
31. Previous experience operating X-ray and/or ETD screening equipment
Our market-leading flexible benefits scheme provides you with benefits that suit your lifestyle.
We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household. So you can get expert advice by video or phone without having to leave your home. We offer financial wellbeing assistance through our Salary Finance scheme. For example, you could access 50% of your earned pay before payday for a small fee. Salary Finance also offers competitive loans.
When you join us, we’ll give you a link to our flexible benefits platform, Choices. This gives you the chance to customise your benefits to best suit your lifestyle. You can choose from dental insurance, dining cards, coffee clubs, buying technology products at an affordable cost and much more!
We give you access to high street discounts from thousands of well-known retailers, gyms and more through our MiDeals platform. And we have a cycle-to-work scheme.
Life cover is the greater of your equivalent annual salary or a minimum of £10, - giving peace of mind for your dependants. We also offer a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (you could even be awarded free shares in Mitie).
We award our employees with Mitie Stars as recognition for their hard work. There are cash prizes up for grabs each month and at the end of the year there’s a chance to scoop a top prize of £10,!
Our success is a direct result of the experience and quality of our people. Progressing your career is therefore a top priority for us. We offer a diverse variety of training and development avenues via a wide selection of learning resources to suit you.
We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all. If you have a disability or long-term condition (for example dyslexia, anxiety, autism, a mobility condition or hearing loss) and need us to make any reasonable adjustments, changes or do anything differently during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing at .