DEN International Airport Security Officer

ACTS Aviation Security•Denver, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

ACTS-Aviation Security Inc. is hiring an Aviation Security Guard at Denver International Airport in Denver, Colorado. The role helps ensure the safety of travelers, visitors, and employees in accordance with TSA and airport regulations. Officers are expected to follow ACTS quality, customer-service, compliance, and workplace-safety policies, as well as airport-specific operating manuals and post orders. Candidates must have open availability. Officers may control access to restricted and secured areas, screen and log people and vehicles, inspect vehicles, monitor exit lanes, patrol airport public areas and parking garages, and monitor curbside traffic. They respond to incidents and emergencies, assist passengers, and prepare written incident or occurrence reports. Officers are expected to report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances, handle security or emergency situations appropriately, and participate in security and safety training. The position requires the ability to stand or walk for an entire shift and lift a 25-pound fire extinguisher.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid driver's license from any state.
At least 21 years of age.
Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
Must pass a TSA Security Threat Assessment and a TSA-required Criminal History Record Check.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English, including effective oral communication and report writing.
Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and avoid unpredictable or frequent tardiness.
Ability to provide quality customer service and handle routine and crisis situations effectively at the client site.
Physically able to stand or walk for an entire shift and lift a 25-pound fire extinguisher.
Must meet and continue to meet applicable state, county, and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Aviation Security Officers.

Nice To Haves

At least two years of verifiable previous contract security, military, or law enforcement experience (preferred).
Denver Guard License (preferred).

Responsibilities

Control access to airport restricted areas and admit only authorized individuals.
Screen and log people and vehicles accessing restricted areas.
Control access and conduct vehicle inspections at entrances to secured airport areas.
Monitor and secure exit lanes between the sterile area and the public area.
Patrol public terminal areas and respond to security breaches.
Patrol parking garages.
Monitor and control curbside traffic.
Respond to incidents and emergencies and handle security issues appropriately.
Provide passenger assistance and quality customer service.
Prepare incident or occurrence reports concerning customer complaints or concerns, safety or security matters, and operational events.
Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing.
Follow airport-specific operations manuals, post orders, and applicable ACTS policies and regulations.
Participate in security and safety training programs.