Profession airport security officer

Airport security officers interact with passengers to ensure smooth transition between areas of the airport, compliant with safety regulations. They perform searches of passengers, their ID and baggage in order to ensure safety and to prevent illegal activity.

Personality Type

• Realistic / Conventional
• Realistic / Enterprising

Knowledge

• Airport safety regulations

  Know airport safety regulations and instructions.

• Illegal substances

  The forbidden substances which cannot be transported from one area to another, or carried by an individual, as well as their nature and how to handle them.

Skills

• Conduct frisk

  Conduct frisks, or pat downs, with individual to ensure there are no illegal or dangerous items concealed on their person, in a manner appropriate and compliant with regulations.

• Identify security threats

  Identify security threats during investigations, inspections, or patrols, and perform the necessary actions to minimise or neutralise the threat.

• Check travel documentation

  Control tickets and travel documents, allocate seats and note food preferences of people on tour.

• Use X-ray machines

  Handle X-ray machines in order to screen suitcases or boxes.

• Ensure compliance with airport security measures

  Ensure compliance with airport security measures prior to the boarding of planes.

• Respond to enquiries

  Respond to enquiries and requests for information from other organisations and members of the public.

• Perform body searches

  Examine visitors by performing a body search, in order to detect weapons or illegal substances.

• Conduct airport security screening

  Monitor passenger flow through the screening checkpoint and facilitate the orderly and efficient processing of passengers; inspect luggage and cargo following screening procedures.

• Perform security checks

  Monitor and check individuals' bags or personal items in order to make sure the individuals present no threats and that their behaviour is legally compliant.

• Report airport security incidents

  Compose comprehensive reports on airport security incidents, such as the detaining of unruly travellers, confiscation of luggage items, or damaging of airport property.

• Apply airport standards and regulations

  Know and apply the accepted standards and regulations for European airports. Apply knowledge to enforce airport rules, regulations, and the Airport Safety Plan.

• Check official documents

  Check an individuals' official documentation, such as driver's licenses and identification, to ensure compliance with legal regulations, and to identify and assess individuals.

• Identify airport safety hazards

  Spot threats related to security at the airport and apply procedures to counteract them in a quick, safe, and efficient way.

• Conduct airport safety inspections

  Conduct airport inspections to achieve maximum safety; inspect airport facilities, ensure equipment is used and maintained appropriately, and ensure staff members work in the safest possible way.

Optional knowledge and skills

Source: Sisyphus ODB