Optime Group
Passenger Security Officer
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Security Officer (Entry-Level) – Belfast International Airport Open to applicants with no prior security experience
About the Role
Aviation Recruitment experts Optime are seeking enthusiastic individuals to join their team at Belfast International Airport as Security Officers. This opportunity is ideal for applicants passionate about aviation, customer service, and security, even without prior experience.
You’ll receive:
- Fully funded training by sector experts
- On-site mentoring and a clear career progression to management roles
- Long-term prospects (temp-to-perm, performance-based)
- UK residency requirement: Must have lived continuously in the UK for the last 3 years (due to enhanced background checks)
What’s on Offer
Rate of pay:
- £12.72/hr during training
- £13.15/hr post-x-ray training completion
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Shift Pattern:
- 5 days on, 3 days off
- 10-hour shifts: Early: 03:30–13:30/14:30 Late: 12:30–22:30/23:30
- 40 hours/week (weekly pay via Friday payout)
- Free staff car parking
- Projected start date: April 2026
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct equipment-based and manual searches to ensure secure airport access
- Patrol airside/landside areas, perform access control, and conduct passenger/x-ray screening
- Investigate incidents, document them accurately, and respond to emergencies
- Maintain customer-focused service standards and uphold security protocols
Requirements
Able to provide:
- Valid UK National Insurance details
- Current address proof
- 5-year address history (checkable)
- Previous 3 years of continuous UK residency
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Soft Skills & Attributes:
- Customer-centric mindset with empathy for airport visitors
- Clear communication and handling high-stress situations with professionalism
- Attention to detail and heightened observational skills
- Quick adaptability to meet security protocols
- Physical fitness for extended standing, movement, and task performance (e.g., baggage handling, platform surveillance)
Success Offers:
- Mandatory CAA-compliant criminal record check post-interview
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