Airport Security Officer 1st Shift

ACTS Brand•Minneapolis, MN

12h•$20 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

Join a Global Leader in Aviation Security! ACTS Airport Services has immediate full-time openings for Aviation Security Officers for our 1st shift at the Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The shift time is: 6:00am - 2:00pm. ACTS offers competitive wages and benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid vacations and holidays. ACTS Airport Services, a subsidiary of ACTS-Aviation Security, is a part of ICTS Europe, a global aviation security solutions organization with over 16,000 aviation security professionals operating in 23 countries. ACTS specializes in the provision of aviation security and customer experience solutions and is one of the leading providers of aviation security and customer experience services in the United States. Aviation Security Officers are an integral part of ensuring our nation’s air transportation network is secured. ACTS’ aviation security officers are committed to delivering our mission “to be the most trusted aviation security provider in the United States” and are responsible for the safety and security of the airports they protect. Apply today to join the global leader in aviation security. Current Wage Rate: $20.00 per hour Essential Functions: Aviation Security Officers may be asked to perform many essential functions at the airport where they work, although not an exhaustive list, these are a few of them: Control access to restricted areas of airport, only allowing access to authorized individuals Screen and log persons and/or vehicles accessing restricted areas Control access and conduct vehicle inspections at perimeter access points to the Airport’s secured areas Conducted vehicle inspections at entries into non-secure areas deemed vulnerable Conduct screening of employees, vendors, visitors and belongings utilizing x-ray machines, hand wands, and/or magnetometers Access control at employee checkpoints Monitor and secure exit lanes from sterile area to public area of airport Provide escorts and security for construction of runways, taxiways and terminals/concourses Respond to incidents and emergencies Provide passenger assistance Additional Responsibilities: Prepare Incident/Occurrence Reports for any incident or event that directly involves customer complaints/concerns, safety/security or operational issues/events; Officers report safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing. Handle security issues or emergency situations appropriately. Fully embrace security/safety training programs to enhance their ability to advance in their careers. Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs to offer our clients the best trained officers at their airports. Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Aviation Security Officers. Be aware of and familiar with the airport-specific operations performance manual and post orders. Position Requirements

Requirements

Must have a high school diploma or GED
Must have at least two (2) years verifiable previous contract security, military or law enforcement experience.
Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
Able to provide proof of ability to work in the United States
Must be able to pass a Security Threat Assessment as administered by the Transportation Security Administration
Must be able to pass a Criminal History Record Check as required by the Transportation Security Administration
Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Aviation Security Officers
Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing.
Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills required.
Ability to maintain regular attendance to ensure avoidance of unpredictable, frequent and/or ongoing tardiness.
Ability to providing quality customer service.
Ability to handle typical and crisis situations efficiently and effectively at client site.
Ability to perform essential functions of the position thus must be physically capable of standing or walking an entire shift, able to lift a 25lb fire extinguisher
Security Mindset – take pride in keeping the skies safe and the flights secure
Trust - keeping promises and speaking the truth.
Customer Focused - the willingness to listen and the duty to act – promptly and appropriately.
Team Spirit - integrity, experience, collaboration and open communication.
Innovation – creativity, seeking new ideas, continuous improvement though anticipating change and adapting to it.

Nice To Haves

Customer Service: 1 year (Preferred)
Security: 2 year (Preferred)
Driver's License (Preferred)
Guard Card (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Control access to restricted areas of airport, only allowing access to authorized individuals
Screen and log persons and/or vehicles accessing restricted areas
Control access and conduct vehicle inspections at perimeter access points to the Airport’s secured areas
Conducted vehicle inspections at entries into non-secure areas deemed vulnerable
Conduct screening of employees, vendors, visitors and belongings utilizing x-ray machines, hand wands, and/or magnetometers
Access control at employee checkpoints
Monitor and secure exit lanes from sterile area to public area of airport
Provide escorts and security for construction of runways, taxiways and terminals/concourses
Respond to incidents and emergencies
Provide passenger assistance
Prepare Incident/Occurrence Reports for any incident or event that directly involves customer complaints/concerns, safety/security or operational issues/events
Officers report safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing.
Handle security issues or emergency situations appropriately.
Fully embrace security/safety training programs to enhance their ability to advance in their careers.
Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs to offer our clients the best trained officers at their airports.
Must be able to meet and continue to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Aviation Security Officers.
Be aware of and familiar with the airport-specific operations performance manual and post orders.