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Security Officer Positions Available – Aviation Security Company

Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport- Fort Lauderdale, FL

$18.17-20.17 per/hour commensurate to experience and qualifications

Global Elite Group- Providing world-class aviation security through innovation and people committed to excellence.

Our team members are at the forefront of homeland security, safeguarding infrastructure and ensuring seamless and secure operations in many of the largest and busiest airports in the country.

Global is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

We are excited to add new officers to our elite crew at one of the busiest airports in the country. We are the front line in critical infrastructure, anti-terrorism, and human trafficking prevention. Start your career in homeland security by joining our team.

Top Reasons Why You Want to Work for Global Security Consulting as an Aviation Security Officer at Fort Lauderdale Hollywood International Airport:

• We are the premiere boutique Aviation Security company, and leaders in our industry
• Join a growing team at a new location
• Aviation Security can be a steppingstone to your further career aspirations
• Nurturing and challenging work setting that allows you to identify and hone your strengths while growing your skill set
• Expand your security experience and skill sets with our diverse security services
• Employee engagement, ongoing training, and opportunities for advancement
• Working at the airport is an exciting and ever-changing environment
• Plays an integral role in protecting the traveling public, and providing a pleasant experience at the airport

Who will you be working with:

A diverse group of ambitious professionals that aspire to be leaders in their industry.

Essential Functions (including but not limited to): Security personnel are trained for several different posts including those detailed below. Working in conjunction with the airport and government agencies, the main priority of each position is to ensure that we maintain compliance with local and federal regulations in respect to each of the following:

• Reporting actual or potential breach of Airport Security
• Maintain all communication protocols in a professional and efficient manner
• Alarm and emergency response including communicating with necessary airport community stakeholders and first responders to ensure timely response to all reported incidents
• Maintaining access control to secured areas within the airport
• Verify personal identification and access badge of person/people requesting entrance to secured areas
• Vehicle inspection and access control in designated areas
• Patrolling airside and landside areas of the airport; including parking lots, aviation department offices, construction sites, and providing traffic management in designated areas
• Providing crowd control and interacting with traveling public in a professional and courteous manner
• Prepare written reports and records of all events, i.e., discrepancies, security incidents or breaches.

Qualifications/Requirements:

Successful candidates with be motivated self-starters able to maintain situational awareness and vigilance in a fast-paced airport environment.

This position requires you obtain Airport Badging, and The Department of Homeland Security requires an extensive background check to obtain badging which include 10-year verifiable background check, including criminal, employment, credit, education, and personal references. Also, must be able to pass a Security Threat Assessment as administered by the Transportation Security Administration.

Additionally, the following are minimum requirements for all qualification levels:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must have a valid State Security License
• Must have and maintain a valid State of Florida Drivers license
• Must be able to identify and manipulate power switches on inspection equipment, distinguish all colors displayed on such equipment, and explain what each color signifies
• Must be able to hear and respond to audible alarms
• Must be physically capable of performing the inspections required by the contract, good dexterity and hand eye coordination is required, physical ability to handle and manipulate baggage and containers; physically capable of performing a pat-down or hand-held metal detector inspection of individuals and reaching all parts of the individuals body with one hand
• Proficient in the use of radio and telephone communications equipment and procedures
• Upon hire, must provide proof of legal right to work in the United States
• Ability to effectively speak, write, and understand the English language
• High School Diploma or G.E.D.
• Must be able to pass all initial and recurrent training classes and exams as administered by Global Security and Airport Authority
• Must be willing and able to participate, with negative results at all times, in pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
• Must have access to reliable transportation

Qualification : You must have one of the below qualifications.

• At least one (1) year of law enforcement experience or military experience from any branch of the Armed Forces with an honorable discharge documented on a DD214 form
• Associates degree (or higher) from an accredited institution
• At least three (3) years of security experience

Language Skills: English Proficiency required (reading, writing, and speaking)

Physical/Environmental Requirements:

Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments, and involves exposure to noise, chemical, and other contaminants, moving mechanical hazards, and extremes of temperature and weather conditions. Must have sufficient visual acuity, with or without corrective lenses; sufficient auditory ability, with or without audio logical devices; able to tolerate exposure to noise levels up to 120 decibels; capable of being on ones feet for extended periods of time and lifting 50 pounds unassisted.

With or without reasonable accommodation, the physical and cognitive requirements of this job may include the following: seeing, hearing, speaking, and writing clearly. Occasional reaching with hands and arms, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling. Frequent sitting, standing, and walking, which may be required for long periods of time, and may involve climbing stairs and walking up inclines possibly on uneven terrain.

Reasoning Ability:

• Must exhibit sound judgment and decision making
• They must have the ability to follow directions and outlined procedures.
• Must comply with HR, legal, and ethical policies
• Must include appropriate people in decision making
• Ability to prioritize effectively

Global provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

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