Specialist Aviation Security Agent

This is an exciting opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated professionals and experts that are some of the best in their field. You will be part of a Specialist Aviation Security team based at Heathrow Airport working for a flag carrier for Israel.

How you will make an impact as a Specialist Aviation Security Agent:

• Based at Heathrow airport with reinforcements required at Luton, Stansted and Dublin when needed.
• This role will be based around a shift rota covering 24/7, 365 days a year
• On a day to day basis you will be checking documentation and analysing passenger behaviour throughout the customers journey.
• Conduct interviews with customers to evaluate and confirm travel information
• Carry out thorough searches of passengers, baggage, vehicles, airport employees and aircrafts.
• This interesting and varied role includes working with regulatory authorities to ensure the upmost safety of everyone.

Shifts will include a mixture of early/late and occasional nights; a minimum shift is 5 hours and dependent on operational needs there is an opportunity for double shifts.

• You will be required to attend a mandatory 3.5 week training course in Israel where you will receive in depth knowledge to provide you with the skills to operate as a Specialist Security Agent.
• Starting pay through basic training is £12.90, rising to £14.59 after successful completion of initial training. You will be salaried.
• Opportunities to progress with further training.
• Requirement of 163 hours per month with an opportunity for overtime if available.
• Monthly travel & meal allowance provided
• Enhanced pension and medical insurance
• Bank holidays paid at double time & Overtime paid at time and a half.
• Uniform provided

• Full 5 Year Checkable Employment & Education History
• Valid Passport Permitting Entrance to Israel
• Right to Work in the UK
• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication Skills, the ability to listen and provide clear and concise instructions
• Excellent Customer Service Skills, being able to deal appropriately and effectively with people from all sectors of the community at all levels
• Demonstrate a High Level of Integrity whilst dealing with sensitive situations
• Ability to follow instructions, procedures and work flow in a disciplined environment
• Able to work within a team and to act on own initiative when required
• Possess a positive and flexible attitude to all aspects of work
• Professional Approach
• Attention to Detail
• Local to London Heathrow Airport
• Hebrew is not a requirement but is an advantage.

Securitas is an all-inclusive employer, and we encourage individuality within our company. We believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords, but integral parts of our business strategy. Our goal is to create an environment where every employee feels that they belong regardless of their background or identity. Our belonging strategy has three pillars,

• how you join us and develop your career,
• the way we lead our teams
• fair pay and benefits.

To achieve this, we have a number of initiatives: employee networks which are a safe space to build communities and influence practices, Race at Work Charter, Armed Forces Covenant, Disability Confident, Reasonable Adjustment Passport, Domestic Abuse Charter, Healthy Workplace Awards and we are leading the way in the Neurodiversity Top Employer Certification. We celebrate our differences throughout the year by recognising significant dates such as BSL Week, International Women's Day, PRIDE, Black History Month and many more.

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Health & Wellbeing

• Company pension and advice and planning
• Life assurance scheme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Wellness advice and support, including financial, emotional and physical
• Dental and Physical Health Plans

Lifestyle Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Car lease and new car purchasing schemes
• Discounts on high street brands, online shopping, holidays, days out and Arriva Bus Travel
• Mortgage Advise
• Payroll ISA's
• Eligibility for Costco Membership

Learning & Development

• Support with further education
• 100's of eLearning courses
• Accredited courses by C&G, ILM, IOSH and SIA
• Leadership Development programs both local and global

Giving Back

• Payroll Giving
• Working with charities such as Calderwood House, KPMB and Wooden Spoon
• Supporting local community initiatives
• Supporting people back to work with organisations such as TalkBack and Downs-Syndrome Org