Specialist Aviation Security Agent

Would you like to help us make the world a safer place, people protecting people?

Here at Securitas we guard and protect a variety of clients across the globe, these range from banks, retail chains, and leisure venues through to corporate offices. Our employees play an integral role in making people feel safe. Securitas is encouraging and empowering diversity & inclusion in the workplace and has been recognised with both UK SuperBrand and UK Top Employer awards for 2019/20.

This role is an Aviation Security Specialist position based at Heathrow Airport where you will be providing security for an airline and its assets in one of the most secure areas of the airport possible.

***Please read the below carefully - IMPORTANT***

To be considered for this role you MUST be able to attend an extended training course in Israel for 3.5 weeks before the commencement of your placement in the UK - This is all paid for by our client.

All candidates must be in possession of a valid passport and able to travel to Israel, as well as having a checkable five-year work history and account for any gaps of less than twenty-one days.

• £11.50 per hour will be paid whilst training
• £13.00 per hour once you start
• Monthly travel expenses based on the cost from your regular home location up to the maximum value equivalent to a monthly zone 1-6 Travel Card.
• A meal allowance for a maximum amount of £8 can be claimed for shifts of over 8 hours per day.
• Bonus Scheme

Unfortunately, if you cannot commit to these terms then you will not be considered for the role as per instructions from our client, We apologise for any inconvenience in regard to these client stipulations.

How you will make an impact as a Specialist Aviation Security Agent:

• This role will be based around a shift rota and the main responsibilities for this fantastic position will be to ensure the customer's journey from check-in until departure is as smooth as possible.
• On a day to day basis you will be checking documents and analysing passenger behaviour during the check-in process.
• You will control entry/exit gates and doors preventing unauthorised access.
• Carry out searches of passenger baggage, vehicles, cargo, airport employees and aircraft.
• This interesting and varied role includes working with external stakeholders to ensure the safety of everyone and everything within your area.
• The role requires you to work at Heathrow, Luton and Stansted airports depending on your shift, all travel costs will be reimbursed.

Aviation | Security Officer | Security Guard | Customs and Excise | Passport Control | Identity Check |

Essential Skills

What you will bring to be a Specialist Aviation Security Agent:

• Have the Right to Work in the UK
• Have a 5-year checkable history
• Must have a passport that allows you to travel to Israel (this is a requirement of the client)
• You must be able to attend a 3.5-week training school in Israel at short notice.
• Pass a Counter Terrorism Security Check (CTC)
• All training and travel are paid by the client.

You do not require an SIA licence for this role but will need to fulfil the requirements of Aviation Background Screening.

About Company

Securitas Benefits:

• Paid holiday, company pension and life assurance scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• Wellness advice and support
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
• Employee discounts and cashback savings across hundreds of your favourite high street brands, online shopping, holidays, and days out.
• City & Guilds accredited training program for professional and personal development
• Support to gain your SIA license

Our values are the foundation of our operations and the corporate culture is built on these values that help to shape a long-term, financially successful enterprise by creating value for customers, employees, and shareholders. They are summarized in three words: Integrity, Vigilance, and Helpfulness.

With our roots dating back to 1934, Securitas is one of the largest security service organizations in the world, we have around 150,000 clients, of which 150 are globally listed companies. We specialize in protecting corporate organizations, small to medium-sized businesses, and the public so a successful applicant will join an industry leader with over 370,000 employees, of which 9,500 are in the UK.

We are a company where you can develop your Security career, with access to training and the ability to gain professionally recognised qualifications so you can grow in confidence and take on more responsibility.

Join the Securitas Team today!