Heathrow Airport Security Officer - SIA License
Optime Group
- Hounslow, Greater London
- £25,230-26,500 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Due to enhanced background checks, this role is only suitable if you have continuously resided in the UK for the last 3 years.
- Rate of pay: £12.34 per hour, rising to £12.75 per hour after 12 weeks!
- Earliest Start: 04:15 AM
- Latest Finish: 11:30 PM
- Up to 40 hours per week plus overtime.
- Weekly Pay (every Friday).
- Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
- Conduct thorough security screenings, including the use of state-of-the-art scanning equipment, to detect prohibited items and potential threats.
- Using equipment and manual search techniques to ensure that no prohibited articles are taken into secure airport areas.
- Engage in constant vigilance and stay up to date with the latest security procedures and regulations, always ensuring compliance.
- Provide exceptional customer service by assisting passengers with their queries, offering guidance, and creating a welcoming and stress-free environment.
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with airport staff, airlines, and other security personnel to maintain a cohesive and efficient operation.
- Handle security incidents and emergency situations with professionalism, remaining calm under pressure and taking appropriate actions to ensure the safety of all.
- Assist with the implementation of crowd control measures during busy periods, maintaining order and ensuring a smooth flow of passengers.
- Must be able to work early AND late shifts.
- A positive, customer-centric attitude with a genuine desire to create a pleasant experience for all airport visitors.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm and aid in stressful situations.
- Experience in a security or customer service role, preferably in an airport or similar environment.
- Strong observational skills and attention to detail to effectively identify potential security risks.
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and adhere to strict security protocols.
- Physically fit and able to stand for extended periods and perform routine security tasks.
- Willingness to work flexible schedules, including weekends.
- Must be over 18.
- Must have continuously resided in the UK for the last 3 consecutive years.