Aviation Security Officer- EWR

Job Description

Our unarmed security officers are in the forefront of homeland security, safeguarding infrastructure and ensuring seamless and secure operations in many of the largest and busiest airports in the country. 

Global is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Benefits:

• $21.25 per hour, part-time & full-time
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits available to qualified full-time employees provided by the union
• Paid training- participate in a world-class, internationally recognized training program in a federally regulated industry
• Employee engagement, and opportunities for advancement
• Tenure and Performance Recognition Program
• Paid time off for part-time and full-time employees

Essential Functions (including but not limited to):

Security Officers are trained for several different posts, including those detailed below. Working in conjunction with the airport and government agencies, the main priority of each position is to ensure that we maintain compliance with local and federal regulations in respect to each of the following:

• Aircraft Access Control: by ensuring that only authorized personnel enter the aircraft while on the ground.
• Aircraft Ramp Access Control: by providing AOA access control & safety oversight while the aircraft is on the ground
• Aircraft Search: by meticulously searching all areas of the aircraft according to company and federal regulations to ensure the safety of travelers pre-departure.
• Baggage Security: by surveillance of bag room & baggage make-up area to ensure no baggage is stolen or pilfered.
• Catering Security: by providing surveillance at the catering kitchen, searching all catering equipment, and ensuring that nothing is tampered with in transit from the facilities to aircraft.
• Passenger Verification: by providing exemplary customer service in airport terminal while making sure that all passengers have valid identification and are authorized to board flights

Qualifications/Requirements:

This position requires you to obtain Airport Badging, and the Department of Homeland Security requires an extensive background check to obtain badging, which includes a 10-year verifiable background check, including criminal, employment, credit, education, and personal references. Also, must be able to pass a Security Threat Assessment as administered by the Transportation Security Administration

Additional Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must have a valid State Security License
• Upon hire, must provide proof of legal right to work in the United States
• Ability to effectively speak, write, and understand the English language
• Must be able to pass all initial and recurrent training classes and exams as administered by Global Security and Airport Authority
• Must have access to reliable transportation