Airport Security Officer (HIAA)

Site Description: Halifax Stanfield is Atlantic Canada’s principal full-service airport providing passengers and cargo clients with direct access to markets across Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean Basin, Europe, and Asia. Halifax Stanfield offers Canada Customs services on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis, and it’s the only airport in Atlantic Canada with U.S. preclearance and International to Domestic processing facilities.

Job Description:

As an Access Control Officer, you will be working as the main Security detail for Halifax Stanfield International Airport. You will ensure the safety & security of all passengers, workers and flight personnel by monitoring the Primary Security Line or PSL at various gates and access points. You will ensure that only authorized individuals have access to the restricted areas beyond the PSL. Other duties include:

• 24/7 Monitoring the terminal areas, perimeter for safety concerns and suspicious behaviors.
• Ensuring all tenants and guests are adhering to the regulations laid out by Transport Canada.
• Performing regular patrols of airport facilities to ensure security and safety measures are upheld.
• Conducting routine safety checks throughout the property.
• Responding to emergency situations and acting as incident commander until relieved by first responders is a crucial responsibility associated with this position.
• Detecting, responding and managing emergencies as directed by the Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Career Advancement Opportunities to become trained in Security Operations Centre and Patrol when positions may become available.

We are seeking experienced security professionals looking to build a full-time career in Aviation Security and we are pleased to offer a signing bonus for those who qualify.

Positions Require:

• Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent problem solving and decision-making skills, including working under pressure.
• Discretion when handling confidential and private information.
• Ability to pass a security clearance and hold a RAIC
• Ability to stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time.
• Flexible availability including weekends and overnight shifts, schedule of 06:00-18:00/18:00-06:00
• Must be at least 19 years of age and have a high school diploma.
• Must have reliable transportation to the airport.
• Must have a valid Driver’s License with min 3 years of driving experience.
• Must have valid First Aid & CPR certificate (Online First Aid/CPR certificate not accepted)

Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED, First Aid/CPR

Are you interested?

Paladin Security: Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE!
Do you have superior customer service skills and a passion for helping people? Are you able to think quickly on your feet and defuse difficult situations? Your track record of handling a great deal of responsibility combined with your varied life experience and enthusiasm for a job well done make you an ideal candidate for our team! The Paladin Difference starts with our officers; we’re the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Pay Classification:

AVSEC training would be paid at $15.20

On-job training would be paid at $17.30

Pay rates once approved to full duties paid at $21.53

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce. We believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

Benefits

We are pleased to offer health benefits, vacation, uniforms, ongoing training and education, employee perks and discounts a various retailers, promote from within culture, and more!

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those applicants that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

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