MCO Security Screener

Covenant Aviation Security•Orlando, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Covenant Aviation Security (CAS) is hiring Security Screeners to support airport security operations at Orlando International Airport (MCO). Screeners help maintain a safe and secure environment by controlling access to restricted areas, verifying credentials, conducting inspections, monitoring activity, and enforcing airport and company security procedures. The role serves as a visible security presence and calls for professionalism, vigilance, customer-service skills, and a commitment to safety. Employees may be assigned to guard shacks, exterior access control points, loading docks, perimeter gates, or patrol vehicles. Work takes place in indoor and outdoor airport environments, with most duties performed outdoors. Screeners monitor and search personnel, vehicles, cargo, deliveries, and other property entering the airfield and restricted airport areas. Duties may involve mobile patrols along perimeter roads and fence lines, and working near vehicle traffic and aircraft activity. Outdoor work may entail exposure to Florida weather, including extreme temperatures, wind, rain, and direct sunlight. The starting hourly rate is $18.47. CAS offers eligible employees medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with company matching; paid time off; company-paid life insurance; voluntary supplemental life insurance; an employee assistance program; flexible spending accounts; company-furnished uniforms where applicable; and paid training and professional development. Benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and plan provisions and may be modified at the company's discretion.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Minimum age of 18.
Valid Florida driver's license or identification card.
Ability to obtain and maintain required airport credentials, badges, and access privileges.
Ability to comply with airport and company appearance standards. One small stud-style facial piercing may be worn; septum rings or adornments are not permitted. Tattoos on the head, face, or exposed neck must be covered, and prohibited or inappropriate tattoos must be covered while in uniform.
Proficiency in speaking, reading, writing, and understanding English, including the ability to communicate verbally and in writing, follow instructions, provide professional customer service, and complete computer-based reports and required documentation.
Ability to learn and apply security procedures, post orders, and operational requirements.
Ability to successfully complete required training and assessments.
Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ability to meet the physical demands of assigned duties, which may include prolonged standing, sitting, walking or patrolling; bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing stairs, running, self-defense, and climbing inside or bending beneath vehicles.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull objects weighing up to 25 pounds when required.
Ability to work safely outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

Experience working in access control, screening, patrol, or security operations.
One or more years of experience performing vehicle and property searches in a security, military, law enforcement, airport, or related environment.
Experience preparing incident reports and maintaining security documentation.
Experience working in a fast-paced public environment.

Responsibilities

Appear on post on time according to the assigned schedule, fit for duty, and in the required uniform.
Maintain a professional presence, vigilance, and situational awareness.
Control access to designated airport facilities, secured areas, and restricted locations.
Verify identification credentials, badges, and access authorizations according to established procedures.
Inspect persons, property, deliveries, and vehicles as required by post orders and security protocols.
Monitor assigned areas and report unusual, suspicious, or unauthorized activity.
Enforce access control measures and security procedures to protect employees, visitors, airport personnel, and client assets.
Conduct post and equipment inspections, and review pass-down information to maintain operational awareness.
Operate security equipment and screening devices according to established procedures.
Prepare daily activity logs, reports, incident reports, and other required documentation.
Respond appropriately to incidents, emergencies, and security concerns, and notify supervisors as required.
Provide customer service to airport employees, contractors, visitors, and the traveling public.
Maintain knowledge of applicable post orders, directives, procedures, and operational requirements.
Perform vehicle inspections according to post orders and security procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical insurance, effective the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment, subject to eligibility and plan provisions.
Dental insurance, effective the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment, subject to eligibility and plan provisions.
Vision insurance, effective the first day of the month following 60 days of continuous employment, subject to eligibility and plan provisions.
401(k) retirement plan with company matching contributions.
Paid time off (PTO).
Company-paid life insurance.
Voluntary supplemental life insurance.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
Company-furnished uniforms where applicable.
Paid training and professional development opportunities.