Aviation Security Officer- JFK - Global Elite Group

Security Officer – Aviation Security Company

JFK International Airport- Jamaica, NY

Global Elite Group- Providing world-class aviation security through innovation and people committed to excellence.

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 attention to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

Benefits

• $19.00 per hour- PART TIME schedule- more hours offered based on availability
• Medical benefits available to qualified full time employees through local union
• Paid training- participate in a world class internationally recognized training program in a federally regulated industry
• Employee engagement, and opportunities for advancement

The successful candidate will be:

• Security minded
• Able to communicate effectively with passengers, colleagues, and other airport employees
• Comfortable working in an outdoor environment at the airport in all weather conditions

Our security guards have a positive outlook and a keen eye for accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

Security Officers fulfill the following responsibilities with the main priority of ensuring that we maintain compliance with local and federal regulations:

• Aircraft Access Control

  ensuring only authorized personnel upon being screened enter the aircraft while on the ground

  
  

• Aircraft Ramp Access Control

  provide access control & safety oversight while aircraft is on the ground

  
  

• Aircraft Search

  meticulously search all areas of the aircraft according to company, and federal regulations

  
  

• Baggage Security

  surveillance of bag room & baggage make up area to ensure no baggage is stolen or tampered with

  
  

• Catering Security

  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

  provide exemplary customer service in airport terminal while making sure that all passengers have valid identification and are authorized to board flights

  
  

Qualifications

• Ability to obtain an airport badge with customs seal: DHS requires a 10-year verifiable background check, including criminal, employment history. Also, must be able to pass a security threat assessment as administered by the TSA
• 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
• Must be able to pass all initial and recurrent training classes and exams