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About the Role
To conduct aviation security functions in accordance with UK National Aviation Security Programme Directives operated under Channel Islands regulatory requirements and in accordance with Company and Customer service delivery standards.

Role Responsibility The successful individual will be required to conduct access control, screening, searches, patrol and guarding duties in order to deter and detect terrorist or criminal activity towards aviation during the hours of 2100hrs and 0600hrs on a 4 on 4 off duty rota. The following is a list of duties which will be conducted, although duties may not be limited to these functions.

Access Control Duties:
·         Restrict access to the Critical Part of the Security Restricted Area of Guernsey Airport and associated controlled areas to only those with a valid access requirement via manual and access control equipment.
·         Checking the validity of boarding passes for passengers in times of delays.
·         Checking the validity of ID documents for all aircrew, ground staff and control authority personnel and their vehicles.
·         Challenging individuals who do not appear to have a right of access.

Screening Duties:

To deter and detect prohibited items that may be used against aviation targets. These include but are not limited to Improvised Explosive Devices, Firearms, Sharp and Blunt Implements, Tools, Dangerous Goods and restricted liquid items.
Use of technology including Advanced Metal Detectors, Cabin Baggage X-rays, Hold Baggage X-rays/Explosive Detection Systems, Liquid Explosive Trace Equipment and Explosive Trace Detectors.

Searching Duties:

Searching of passengers, aircrew, ground staff and control authority personnel following activation of security equipment and/or on a random basis via body search techniques.
Searching of cabin baggage, hold baggage plus all retail goods, food, drink and all equipment required within the Critical Part.
Searching of vehicles.
Searching of aircraft.

Patrol, Guarding and Other Duties:
·         Highly visible presence within the airside and landside areas.
·         Challenging/reporting individuals displaying unusual behaviour.
·         Ensuring doors/areas are secure and reporting any compromises.
·         Reporting/dealing with unattended items.
·         Guarding of aircraft, baggage or areas as required.
·         Terminal forecourt vehicle management.
·         Lost & Found repatriation plus storage of Left Luggage.
·         Assistance with Terminal Evacuation.
·         Must be able to take and pass and Airfield Driving Permit test.
·         Patrolling of harbour perimeter may also be required.

The Ideal Candidate: The successful individual will be able to demonstrate:

Having previous customer service based experience.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Experience of communicating on all levels.
Ability to act professionally, consistently and with integrity.
Ability to respect others and treat all with fairness.
Capable of working under pressure.
Ability to work as part of a team.
Ability to initiate and take decisive action.
Working within health and safety regulations and notifications.
Adaptability and flexibility.

Personal Attributes The successful individual must be able to demonstrate:

A minimum of 6-months proven Customer Service experience.
Applicants must be physically fit due to the roles of body, bag and vehicle searches.
Applicants must have normal eyesight (with or without corrective lenses).
Applicants must have normal colour vision – a test will be conducted.
Applicants must hold a right to work.
Applicants must be able to pass a UK Government Counter Terrorist Check including a Criminal Records Check.

Educational/Qualifications Required
· Applicants need to be at least 18 years old, No formal qualifications required although the standard 4 and above GCSE grades or equivalent would be a benefit.
· A clean driving licence.
. Applicants must be physically fit due to the physical demands of the role

Rate of pay £15.00 per hour initially, £17.00 per hour on passing of training and probation.