Airport Search Security Officer – Passenger & Cabin Baggage

Posted on 18th November 2021

Part Time and Full Time Opportunities – Fixed Term Contract

Overview
At Shannon Airport we are growing our Airport Search Security Team. Successful candidates will help provide the security and protection needed for all passengers, staff and vehicles entering security restricted areas of
the airport.

Role Purpose
The Airport Search Officer, plays a key role in delivering consistent, targeted levels of safety, security and services, and a quality user experience. The primary focus of the role is to ensure the safe, secure, smooth and timely inspection and screening of passengers and staff , cabin baggage and items carried to national and international standards as defined by the IAA, EU ECAC and ICAO. Full training will be provided, and national certification will apply. In addition to regular work periods, we are looking to cover early morning and late evening rosters, weekends and public holidays and there may be an element of night duty. The Airport Search Officer will rotate between duties within the security function on a 20-hour or 40-hour roster basis. All duties require standing and bending. As these are shift positions, applicants must be over 18 years of age on date of application.

Key Areas of Responsibility
Key tasks/responsibilities:
• The main provision of aviation security screening is the use of advanced technological equipment
• Screening passengers and staff via our new state of the art security scanning area
• X-ray examination and targeted searching of hand baggage
• Control and secure access to a sterile area
• Assist in delivering consistent levels of safety, security and services, and a quality user experience
• Ensure safe, secure, smooth and timely processing of passengers
• Provide the passenger with appropriate regulatory requirement information and assistance
• Divest passengers and staff , and load passenger items into trays and onto conveyor belts in preparation for screening
• Resolve any security screening issues that arise
with the Passenger & Cabin Baggage Screening Supervisor
• Any other duties as assigned to meet operational requirements

Qualifications, Skills and Experience
The candidate should have:
• A willingness to work in a team environment where flexibility is required for changing passenger demand
• A willingness to work a variety of shift patterns, from early mornings and late evenings to weekends, bank holidays and night duties
• An ability to work in an environment where adherence to standard operating procedures is a significant feature of daily responsibilities
• Experience in a service driven organisation
• A professional, friendly, and helpful approach
• Strong customer orientation and excellent interpersonal skills
• A pleasant, confident, and outgoing personality with self-motivation and diplomacy skills
• Excellent communication skills, fluent standard of English and a proficiency in a European language is an advantage
• Candidates must be eligible to work in Ireland

How to Apply:
Applications in the form of a cover letter and current CV (MS Word or pdf) should be sent to: recruitment@shannonairport.ie no later than 12 noon on Tuesday, 30th November 2021. Ensure your email and telephone number (including mobile) are included with your application.