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Aviation Protection Officer - Hobart Airport

MSS Security
Hobart Full-day Full-time

Description:

About the Company As one of Australia’s leading security companies, with a national footprint across Australia, MSS Security has unrivalled experience in delivering the highest quality of service & protecting some of the nation’s highest profile sites. To find out more visit our website at www.msssecurity.com.au Culture Our employees enjoy working with MSS because we:
  • Have a high people and culture focus;
  • Offer extensive development and progression opportunities;
  • Provide stability and certainty in a role;
  • Work collaboratively together and are high achievement focused;
  • And because we know how to have fun whilst getting the job done.
MSS Security is seeking Aviation Protection Officers to join our team at Hobart Airport. As an Aviation Protection Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety and security of passengers, staff, and airport operations.
Your primary responsibility will be to prevent prohibited items, including weapons, from entering the terminal or aircraft. This will involve conducting thorough screenings, such as bag searches, hand scans, and using advanced security equipment like X-ray machines and Explosive Trace Detection systems.
Duties include but are not limited to:
  • Conduct security screening for passengers, staff, and visitors.
  • Operate security technology and systems, including metal detectors, to identify potential risks or prohibited items.
  • Perform scans when required for passengers, staff, and visitors to ensure no prohibited items are being carried.
  • Conduct Explosive Trace Detection tests.
  • Operate X-ray machines to screen luggage for dangerous goods, prohibited items, or weapons.
  • Perform thorough bag searches when necessary to ensure compliance with aviation security regulations.
  • Monitor and patrol airport premises to identify and report any security threats or breaches.

Requirements:
  • Ability to undergo and pass a national security police check.
  • Ability to undergo and pass a medical assessment (including drug and alcohol testing).
  • Ability to stand for extended periods, up to 12 hours.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.
  • Full working rights in Australia.
How to apply MSS Security is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value the unique backgrounds, experiences and contributions of each person and encourage and celebrate diversity. We are proud to be certified by the Workplace Gender Equality Agency, a partner and supporter of Veterans employment and honoured to have an endorsed REFLECT Reconciliation Action Plan. Click APPLY to complete your application and you will be prompted to answer a few simple questions and upload your cover letter and CV. To give yourself the best opportunity to progress your application, please outline in your cover letter how your skills and experience meet the role requirements. Thanks for taking the time to consider MSS as a future employer and we look forward to hearing from you.
3 Apr 2025;   from: uworkin.com

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