Airport Security Officer 3rd Shift

Minneapolis•Minneapolis, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

ACTS Airport Services is hiring full-time Aviation Security Officers for the 3rd shift at Minneapolis/St. Paul International Airport. The shift runs from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. The current wage rate is $20.00 per hour. Officers help secure the airport and the nation’s air transportation network while providing customer assistance. ACTS Airport Services is part of ICTS Europe, a global aviation security organization operating in 23 countries with more than 16,000 aviation security professionals. The role involves controlling access to airport restricted and secured areas, screening people and vehicles, monitoring airport exit lanes, conducting inspections, providing security escorts, responding to incidents and emergencies, and assisting passengers. Officers also prepare reports, communicate safety and security concerns, follow airport-specific manuals and post orders, and participate in security and safety training. Applicants must satisfy applicable licensing requirements and pass required TSA security assessments and background checks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least two years of verifiable previous contract security, military, or law enforcement experience.
At least 21 years of age.
Proof of ability to work in the United States.
Ability to pass a TSA Security Threat Assessment and Criminal History Record Check.
Ability to meet and maintain applicable state, county, and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Aviation Security Officers.
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English, with effective oral and written communication for public interaction and report writing.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Ability to maintain regular attendance and avoid unpredictable, frequent, or ongoing tardiness.
Ability to handle routine and crisis situations efficiently and effectively at the client site.
Physical ability to stand or walk for an entire shift and lift a 25-pound fire extinguisher.
Candidates must undergo pre-employment drug screening, criminal checks, and/or airport fingerprinting.

Nice To Haves

One year of customer service experience.
Two years of security experience.
Driver's license.
Guard Card.

Responsibilities

Control access to restricted airport areas and admit only authorized individuals.
Screen and log people and vehicles entering restricted areas.
Control access and inspect vehicles at perimeter access points to secured airport areas.
Inspect vehicles entering non-secure areas identified as vulnerable.
Screen employees, vendors, visitors, and their belongings using x-ray machines, hand wands, and/or magnetometers.
Control access at employee checkpoints.
Monitor and secure exit lanes from the sterile area to the airport public area.
Provide escorts and security for construction of runways, taxiways, terminals, and concourses.
Respond to incidents and emergencies and handle security issues appropriately.
Provide passenger assistance and quality customer service.
Prepare incident and occurrence reports concerning customer complaints or concerns, safety or security issues, and operational events.
Report safety concerns, security breaches, and unusual circumstances verbally and in writing.
Participate in security and safety training programs.
Follow airport-specific operations performance manuals and post orders.