Optime Group
Airport Security Officer - Full Time
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Security Officer - Belfast International Airport
Are you interested in aviation, customer service, and security? Optime, aviation recruitment experts, are seeking Security Officers to join a respected and successful client at Belfast International Airport.
No previous security experience? No problem! Full training will be provided, including support with background checks. On-site mentoring and clear onboarding into the position.
Start Date: April 2026
Why This Role?
- Paid training provided by sector experts
- Competitive hourly rates: £12.72/hr during training, rising to £13.15/hr after x-ray training
- 5-on / 3-off shift pattern, 40 hours per week
- Weekly pay, every Friday
- Free staff car parking
- Temp-to-perm based on performance
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Your Role Includes:
- Screening passengers and baggage using equipment and manual techniques
- Patrolling airside and landside areas
- Access control and incident investigation
- Responding to emergency situations
- Maintaining top-level customer service
Shifts:
- Early: 03:30 – 13:30
- Late: 12:30 – 22:30
Candidates must be able to work both Late and Early shift patterns.
Requirements:
- Enthusiastic and customer-oriented approach
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
- Capacity to maintain composure in high-pressure situations
- Exceptional observational skills with a keen attention to detail
- Physically capable and prepared to stand for prolonged periods
- Must have actively lived in the UK for the past 3 years
- Verification of National Insurance and current residence required
- Five-year address history needed
- Willingness to complete a basic criminal background check
- Flexible and able to adhere to rigorous security guidelines
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