Airport Security Officer - Full Time

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Join a dynamic team responsible for maintaining airport security through passenger screening and emergency response, while enjoying flexible shifts and competitive pay.

🚨 Join Belfast International Airport as a Security Officer 🚨

Are you interested in aviation, customer service, and security? Optime, aviation recruitment experts, are seeking Security Officers to join a respected and successful client at Belfast International Airport.

No previous security experience? No problem! Full training will be provided, including support with background checks. On-site mentoring and clear onboarding into to position.

Start Date:

  • 26th January 2026

Why This Role?

  • Paid training provided by sector experts
  • Competitive hourly rates: £12.72/hr during training, rising to £13.15/hr after x-ray training
  • 5-on / 3-off shift pattern, 40 hours per week
  • Weekly pay, every Friday
  • Free staff car parking
  • Temp-to-perm based on performance

Your Role Includes:

  • Screening passengers and baggage using equipment and manual techniques
  • Patrolling airside and landside areas
  • Access control and incident investigation
  • Responding to emergency situations
  • Maintaining top-level customer service

Shifts:

  • Early: 03:30 – 13:30
  • Late: 12:30 – 22:30

Candidates must be able to work both Late and Early shift patterns.

Requirements

Requirements:

  • Enthusiastic and customer-oriented approach
  • Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Capacity to maintain composure in high-pressure situations
  • Exceptional observational skills with a keen attention to detail
  • Physically capable and prepared to stand for prolonged periods
  • Must have actively lived in the UK for the past 3 years
  • Verification of National Insurance and current residence required
  • Five-year address history needed
  • Willingness to complete a basic criminal background check
  • Flexible and able to adhere to rigorous security guidelines

Benefits

Excited to join us?
Submit your CV to Optime Group today and take the first step toward an exciting career in aviation security!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business for this vacancy.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Free Meals & Snacks: Free staff car parking

Optime are global leaders in aviation recruitment, helping businesses attract, retain and security clear 1000's of airport staff every year.Our strategic approach has made us the partner of choice for some of the largest and most successful operators in the sector, including; DHL, easyJet, British Airways, Menzies, Dufry and Virgin Atlantic.As an innovative and energetic partner who takes pride in making a difference, our mission is to be the number one solution for airport staffing, anywhere in the world!

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