Lead Security Screener

Role Purpose

The Lead Security Agent is responsible for supporting daily security operations while providing guidance and direction to airport security officers. This role ensures compliance with TSA regulations, airport security procedures, and company policies while maintaining a safe and secure environment for passengers, employees, and airport facilities.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead and support airport security officers during daily shifts and post assignments.
• Monitor access control points, badge verification, and restricted area entry procedures.
• Conduct routine patrols of airport terminals, secured areas, and operational zones.
• Aid in responding to security incidents, alarms, and suspicious activity.
• Ensure compliance with TSA regulations, airport security protocols, and company policies.
• Provide on-the-job coaching and training to new and existing security officers.
• Support supervisors in maintaining staffing coverage and operational readiness.
• Document incidents, security violations, and operational activities accurately.
• Cook up with airport operations, airline personnel, and law enforcement as needed.
• Maintain CCTV systems and report irregular activity or safety concerns.
• Enforce safety rules and de-escalate conflicts when necessary.
• Support emergency response procedures, including evacuations and incident management.
• Perform other duties as requested.

Safety, Security, Wellbeing And Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What We Are Looking For

• A high school diploma or GED.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Six (6) months of security, military, law enforcement, or airport security experience.
• Strong communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Knowledge of TSA regulations and airport security procedures.
• Ability to remain alert and professional in high-pressure environments.
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime.
• Basic communication and teamwork skills.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Must have reliable telephone and transportation.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience (preferred).

Qualifications

• Menzies Aviation is an equal opportunity employer.
• Reasonable adjustments to our process can be considered.
• Recruiter contact information is available for further inquiries.

Application Instructions

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