Aviation Security Officer
Aviation Security Service | Auckland Airport
$70,084 per annum | Full-Time
We have multiple vacancies for great people to join us to become Aviation Security Officers in our Auckland team and continue keeping New Zealand’s skies safe and secure.
Why join us?
Aviation Security Officers have a starting base-salary of $70,084 per annum (pro-rated where hours are part-time). In addition to 20 days of annual leave and 12 days sick leave per annum, our Aviation Security Officers are entitled to shift workers leave, AvSec holiday leave, excellent training and free parking and full uniform etc.
We invest in our people by supporting growth and development within the organisation. To support the health and wellbeing of our employees we offer flu vaccinations, shoe allowance, contribution towards orthotics, annual eye tests and contribution towards corrective eyewear if required.
About you
We are looking for people who want to contribute to keeping the skies of Aotearoa New Zealand safe and secure. Our people enjoy working on their feet in a job that has variety and are able to communicate with people from all walks of life. You will need to be a problem solver, have good situational awareness and excellent time management skills.
What do you need?
To be considered for a career with AvSec, you must have the following:
- New Zealand/Australian citizenship or New Zealand residency
- A full clean New Zealand driver's licence
- Willing to comply with all required Health and Safety procedures
- Medically and physically fit, and willing to undertake a medical assessment by a licensed practitioner
- Able to work a shift pattern of 6 days on and 3 days off - this includes a variety of morning, late and night shift start times
About the role
Aviation Security Officers are required to undertake a paid training course, working 8.5 hours a day upon starting their role. This training is classroom-based and will be completed over six weeks. This will require you to attend some classroom-based courses located in either Christchurch or Auckland, as well as on-job experience in our operation. Once you have completed this training, you will obtain a NZQA Level 4 qualification and ongoing development opportunities are offered.
Once signed-off as fully competent in the role, Aviation Security Officers have the following responsibilities:
- Carry out pre-flight security screening and hold baggage screening of departing passengers and their baggage.
- Use a variety of equipment and processes to ensure safety within the aerodrome is not compromised.
- Perform mobile, foot and static patrols in assigned areas.
- Carry out checks to ensure ID cards are displayed appropriately in security areas.
- Prevent breaches of aviation security and safety in the area assigned
Important notes:
- Due to the requirements of the role those with colour vision deficiencies, recent serious injuries or criminal convictions will not be considered
- Due to the intensive training requirements and operational demands of this role, longer periods of leave requests during the initial training schedule (approximately 3-4 months from start date) are unlikely to be approved. Any leave requests after the initial training schedule must be discussed with your Operations Manager at the time of appointment to the role
- There are regular intakes for this role that we may be able to place you on, in order to work with any pre-booked leave you may have. If you have any questions about this process, please get in touch with the recruitment advisor during the application process
About us
Aviation Security Service (AvSec) is the Government provider of aviation security in Aotearoa New Zealand, operating at our six major airports: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Queenstown, Dunedin and Invercargill.
As a safety regulator, the Civil Aviation Authority exists to enable safe flight for social connections, and economic benefit for New Zealand. We believe in keeping people safe and secure in the air, enabling participation in the aviation system, and making a difference to New Zealand aviation. We achieve this through regulatory oversight of the aviation industry and frontline security at our airports.
If this sounds like you, apply now! The Authority embraces diversity and is committed to providing an inclusive environment where our people feel respected, safe, and valued for their unique contribution.
If you have any questions about this role, please contact recruitment@avsec.govt.nz. For more information, please refer to the position description, or visit our careers page.
Applications close at 11:59 pm on Sunday, 4 June 2023.
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