Airport Security Officer (Grand Cayman)
$42,444–$57,036 year
On-siteGeorge Town, Penang, Malaysia
Job Summary
Screen baggage, cargo, mail, personnel, vehicles, and supplies using X-ray and Explosive Trace Detection systems while applying Standard Operating Procedures and maintaining quality control. Conduct airside and landside patrols, support crowd control, secure incident sites, and enforce landside security requirements. Provide professional customer service to passengers and customers. Complete on-the-job training phases including a minimum 40-hour period and the National X-Ray Competency test with an 80% passing grade. Maintain fitness to lift items up to 60 lbs and work long hours on shifts, including weekends and holidays, in confined spaces and extreme weather.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of GCSE passes in Science, Math and English or a similar Diploma
- Critical thinking, being able to analyse and make informed decisions
- The ability to remain calm when under pressure
- Must have clear, concise and effective communication skills
- Must be computer literate and be familiar with Microsoft Office
- Be able to speak, read and write clearly and precisely in English
- The post holder must be able to pass the first (academic) phase of training to move forward to the next two phases
- Complete the second (on-the-job training) phase of a minimum of 40 hours within 90-day period to be able to effectively apply learned x-ray competency screening techniques
- Complete the third (x-ray training) phase with a minimum passing grade of 80% for the National X-Ray Competency test
- Successfully complete annual training covering all three phases as mentioned above to retain employment
- Successfully complete monthly computer-based x-ray training
- Understand the practical application for vehicle and personal searches
- Pass x-ray interpretation test
- Pass vision test for acuity and color blindness
- Pass initial prescreening test
- Successfully complete annual Customer Service Training
- Only Caymanians or legal residents with the right to work need apply
- Employment is contingent upon a pre-employment drug screen, medical examination, and a clean police clearance certificate
Desired Qualifications
- Ability to work long hours on shifts (weekends and holidays) as necessary, and/or may be called upon to work additional shifts or hours according to airport operational requirements
- Must be able to work in confined spaces for long periods of time
- Must be able to effectively interact with the public in a customer-friendly environment
- Must be able to work outside for long periods of time and in extreme weather when necessary
- Must be physically fit enough to complete all work assignments and maintain the necessary level of fitness throughout employment
- Great work ethic
- Ability to consistently lift items up to 60 lbs. in weight
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