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Job Title
Aviation Security Officer, Stansted Airport
Date
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
City
Stansted
County
Essex
UK Hourly Pay Rate
£ 13.62
Full/Part time
Part Time
Shift
Day
Shift Start Time
07:00am
Shift End Time
05:00pm
Shift Pattern
UK Zero hours

Requirements and Description

Aviation Security Officer vacancy at Stansted Airport

Flexible 0 hour contract 
Variable shifts available - Days/Nights
Full Manual UK Drivers Licence is required for this role
£13.62ph - monthly pay 


Role Summary:

The role of an Aviation Security Officer is to keep the airport and passengers safe by enforcing security regulations and identifying potential threats. As an Aviation Security Officer, you will be responsible for screening passengers and their belongings, identifying and confiscating prohibited items and performing body searches when necessary. You will also be responsible for operating screening equipment, such as X-ray machines, metal detectors, and explosive detection systems. Additionally, you will need to be able to identify and respond to emergency situations and work closely with law enforcement agencies.

The role requires strong communication and problem-solving skills as well as the ability to remain calm under pressure and work well in a team is essential. ​If you are interested in a challenging and rewarding career that helps keep the skies safe, then a career as an Aviation Security Officer may be right for you!

​Key Responsibilities:

  • Service expectations for airside and landside security
  • Welcome passengers and visitors to the airport.
  • Providing directions and instructions for airport visitors.
  • Conducting airside and landside patrols as per the site assignment instructions.
  • Check and challenge airside pass holders for validity and identity.
  • Monitoring CCTV to ensure compliance with security procedures and responding accordingly.
  • Controlling airside access for vehicles and pedestrians; validating vehicle and pedestrian passes.
  • Assisting in emergency or incident response, including aircraft emergencies, domestic fires, bomb threats, protestors etc.
  • Resolution of incidents involving suspicious packages or unauthorised people on airport property.
  • Reporting crimes to the Airport Security Manager and Police.
  • Completing paperwork such as patrol logs, daily occurrence logs and incident reports.
  • Providing airside escorts to pedestrians and vehicles as required.
  • Airside perimeter patrols.
  • Assist with on-site NASP flight screening.
​Key Skills / Qualities​:​

  • Zero tolerance approach to health & safety non-compliance.
  • Excellent communication skills.
  • Basic level of administration skills
  • Counter Terrorist Check clearance
  • Receipt of a satisfactory standard disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service
  • The role involves large amounts of manual handling and candidates must be physically fit.
  • Ability to quickly and accurately being able to react and assess any given situation and instigate corrective action
​Qualifications and Competencies:​

  • The ability to work under pressure.
  • Flexibility to work various shifts (evening, nights, weekends, and public holidays)
  • A full manual driving licence recognised by the UK is essential
  • Good English language skills
  • You will be required to pass the relevant training courses as well as an airside driving test.
  • ​Safety and Compliance Responsibilities:
​All employees have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to:

  • Fully understand and comply with the company Health and Safety and Safety Management System policies.
  • Co-operate with management to perform or comply with all legal and regulatory requirements.
  • Take reasonable care and necessary precautions for the health and safety of themselves and of others who may be affected by their actions or omissions whilst at work.
  • Not intentionally or recklessly interfere with or misuse anything provided by the company in the interests of health, safety or welfare reasons.
  • Report any work situation, equipment or activity that represent a danger to health and safety.
  • Report any hazards, near misses, incidents, accidents, or dangerous occurrences.
  • Carry out work in accordance with company information, procedures and training provided.

Benefits:
  • Enjoy discounted travel through our employee flight benefits programme
  • Free uniform provided
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), offering confidential support and wellbeing services
  • Death in Service (DIS) benefits
  • Overtime opportunities
  • Complimentary or discounted tea and coffee facilities at some locations
  • Airport-specific benefits, which may include discounted parking, travel discounts, or other local perks
  • Career development and progression opportunities across the business, including pathways into specialist, supervisory, and management roles
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
 
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