Catering Security Agent

About the role

Provide security screening to prevent the introduction of weapons, explosives and other deadly or dangerous items into the air transportation system.

Responsibilities

• Familiarize with all Government/Airport/Client and Company regulations.
• Communicate courteously and effectively with fellow employees.
• Communicate safety hazards and equipment problems to managers.
• Conduct physical searches and take proper action upon detection of a questionable or dangerous item.
• Inspect food, sealed items, beverages, serving utensils, supplies, liquor and duty-free items.
• Search the inside of the vehicles for weapons, explosives and other dangerous items just prior to loading catering carts.
• Espouse all catering carts from the time the monitoring/inspection is completed until the carts are loaded onto the transport vehicle.
• Close and seal all carts with tamper evident security seals.
• Notify or ensure immediate Law Enforcement Officer and/or Airline Ground Security Coordinator notification when necessary.
• Ensure safe handling of dangerous or deadly weapons/objects discovered until arrival of the Law Enforcement Officer.
• Contact Law Enforcement Officer if items of contraband (illegal items) are discovered during the screening process.
• Maintain control of items until arrival of the L.E.O.
• Report all Government tests, real weapons, injuries and other major incidents to supervisor immediately.
• Keep supervisor informed of needs and problems in assigned areas, maintain cleanliness of immediate work area and report maintenance needs.
• Project a positive image and respond to inquiries from clients, staff and public in a courteous manner.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required.
• Utilize appropriate communications channels and maintain records, reports and files as required.
• Must be in proper uniform or business attire as directed by company officials.
• Identify badges must always be visible.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures and participate in achievement of company objectives.
• Utilize company and client equipment, supplies and resources in a conscientious, cost-effective manner.
• Perform other duties as requested.
• Comply with all safety requirements to include only using equipment that you have been trained on, immediately reporting unsafe conditions and workplace injuries, wearing proper PPE, and attending required safety training.

Requirements

• High School diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Previous airline experience preferred.
• Previous experience in security, military, customer service preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have reliable telephone and transportation.
• Treat all information as confidential.
• Possess the tact to deal with all levels of situations, client representatives, employees and the public.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English.
• Must be able to sit, stand, lift and/or bend throughout the shift.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must meet necessary requirements to obtain a security sensitive identification badge.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/G.E.D. or equivalent.
• Previous airline experience preferred.
• Previous experience in security, military, customer service preferred.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have reliable telephone and transportation.
• Treat all information as confidential.
• Possess the tact to deal with all levels of situations, client representatives, employees and the public.
• Must be able to read, write, understand and carry out instructions in English.
• Must be able to sit, stand, lift and/or bend throughout the shift.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must meet necessary requirements to obtain a security sensitive identification badge.

Skills

• Knowledge of Government/Airport/Client and Company regulations.
• Effective communication skills.
• Physical search and inspection capabilities.
• Safety awareness and adherence to workplace health and safety rules.
• Ability to handle hazardous materials and equipment.
• Customer service and public relations skills.
• Confidentiality and discretion.
• Basic computer literacy.

Benefits

Menzies Aviation is a committed equal opportunity employer and encourages applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity.

Pay

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Schedule

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