Gate Guard

Alliance Ground International • Chicago, IL

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About The Position

As a Gate Guard, you will perform a range of functions to maintain positive control of aircraft and help ensure the safety of air crew members and cargo. The role is based in a fast-paced aviation environment and involves securing premises and personnel, monitoring access, keeping entry records, reporting suspicious activity, and maintaining knowledge of emergency policies, procedures, and regulations. The position also requires sustained standing, walking, or sitting, communication by radio, and working around aircraft and machinery in extreme weather conditions.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Have authorization to work in the country where the job is located, as applicable.
• Complete ramp and SIDA training to obtain airport authority identification security.
• Be able to secure a Customs Seal through the relevant governing agency if required by the customer or role access.
• Hold a Security Guard license.
• Have a well-groomed appearance and customer-service-oriented attitude.
• Have effective verbal and radio communication skills for communicating professionally with flight crew, gate agents, and other ground crew.
• Have problem-solving skills to assess security concerns and follow reporting procedures.
• Have time-management skills to complete tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Be able to walk and stand frequently and for extended periods.
• Be able to remain alert to moving vehicles or aircraft and use radio equipment to communicate with crew and airport authorities.
• Be able to work in extreme weather conditions around jet and machinery noises.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Secure premises and personnel by patrolling property.
• Prevent losses and damage by reporting irregularities and informing violators of policies and procedures.
• Keep daily records of granted and denied entries.
• Report suspicious items and activity to management to determine an appropriate course of action.
• Maintain working knowledge of emergency policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Take reasonable care for personal and others’ health, wellbeing, safety, and security while at work.
• Cooperate with managers and supervisors to support compliance with legal requirements.
• Avoid intentionally or recklessly interfering with or misusing company-provided safety and security resources.
• Inform a manager or supervisor of situations, equipment, or activities that represent serious or immediate danger.
• Report hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, and dangerous occurrences according to company and carrier procedures.
• Perform work in accordance with provided information, training, and applicable safety and security procedures.
• Understand AGI Health & Safety and Security policies and attend required training courses.

Benefits

• Paid vacation for full-time qualified employees.
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time qualified employees.
• Medical coverage for part-time employees.
• Free uniforms.
• Free on-the-job training.
• Company-matched 401(k) program.
• Company-paid employee assistance program.
• Voluntary life insurance.
• Travel discounts on car rentals, hotels, and cruises.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED