airport security officer

Description

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.

EssentialOptional

Theoretical Knowledge

airport safety regulations illegal substances investigation research methods legal use-of-force

Practical Skills

apply airport standards and regulations identify security threats report airport security incidents conduct airport safety inspections identify airport safety hazards check travel documentation perform body searches perform security checks conduct frisk conduct airport security screening use X-ray machines respond to enquiries check official documents ensure compliance with airport security measures provide first aid train employees perform risk analysis write situation reports inspect cargo conduct research interview ensure law application ensure compliance with policies carry out evacuation of airport in an emergency check implementation security plan update procedure instructions detain offenders plan shifts of employees maintain operational communications identify terrorism threats apply knowledge of human behaviour use different communication channels execute working instructions manage technical security systems apply self-defence ensure public safety and security