Aviation Security Officer

New Zealand is experiencing a surge in travel, making this the perfect time to become an Aviation Security Officer (ASO).

As an ASO, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of our airports. Your responsibilities will include:

• Conducting pre-flight and baggage security screenings for departing passengers. • Utilising specialist equipment and processes to maintain aerodrome safety. • Performing mobile, foot, and static patrols in designated areas. • Checking ID cards are displayed appropriately in security areas. • Preventing breaches of aviation security and safety.

You’ll receive a comprehensive, paid 12-week classroom-based and on the job training programme, where you’ll earn a NZQA Level 4 qualification. Training will be full time hours and held in Auckland - it's important you can commit to attending.

We’re looking for people who are passionate about keeping Aotearoa's skies safe. Aviation Security Officers enjoy the variety of their work and the ability to communicate with people from all walks of life. You will bring: • Effective problem solving abilities. • The ability to engage with people and deescalate challenging interactions. • Good situational awareness. • Excellent time management skills, flexibility and adaptability.

To join the team, you need to meet the following criteria:

• Have NZ/Australian citizenship or NZ residency. • Have a full, clean NZ driver’s license. • Be comfortable working in a fast-paced, noisy, and often distracting environment that requires you to maintain strong focus and concentration. • Be comfortable with change and prepared to work according to a roster with 30-minute duty rotations, where some - or all duties - can switch at short notice during your shift, depending on operational needs on the day. • Be flexible to work a rostered shift pattern of 6 days on, 3 days off (including days, nights, weekends and public holidays), • Be medically fit and willing to undergo a medical assessment. • Be available for an in-person assessment centre and interview in early-mid July.