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ACTS has immediate full-time openings for Aviation Security Guards in Cincinnati. Salaries start at $20.00 per hour for security guards. ACTS offers a range of benefits, including medical, dental and vision insurance; paid vacation, holidays, 401(k) plans with company match.

Aviation Security Guards are an integral part of ensuring our nation's air transportation network is secured. ACTS' aviation Security Guards are committed to delivering our mission "to be the most trusted aviation security provider in the United States" and are responsible for the safety and security of the airports they protect. Apply today to join the global leader in aviation security.

Essential Functions (may include):

Aviation Security Guards may be asked to perform many essential functions at the airport where they work, although not an exhaustive list, these are a few of them:

• Prevent access to restricted areas of airport both inside and outside of the terminal, only allowing access to authorized individuals
• Conduct screening of employees, vendors, visitors and belongings utilizing x-ray machines, hand held wands, and/or magnetometers
• Conduct vehicle inspections/searches at perimeter access points to the Airport's secured areas
• Monitor vehicles to ensure they have airfield permits; issue temporary vehicle permits as appropriate
• Will drive in your personal vehicle to rotate among five different posts at the airport
• Conduct random employee/vendor screening and visual inspection of belongings
• Perform access control duties at employee checkpoints
• Inside the airport terminal, monitor and secure passenger exit lane
• Monitor and control curbside traffic, including pedestrian management
• Perform foot patrol at the terminal parking lot, perimeter of the airport, and concourses
• May provide escorts and security for construction of runways, taxiways and terminals/concourses
• Respond to incidents and emergencies

Additional Responsibilities:

• Prepare Incident/Occurrence Reports for any incident or event that directly involves customer complaints/concerns, safety/security or operational issues/events.
• Report safety concerns, security breaches and unusual circumstances both verbally and in writing.
• Handle security issues or emergency situations appropriately.
• Complete security/safety training programs
• Participate in industry specific security/safety training programs to offer our clients the best trained Security Guards at their airports.
• Post training, knowledgeable of and compliant with airport-specific operations performance manual and post orders.

Position Requirements

Education and Experience

• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Previous contract security, military or law enforcement experience preferred.

Requirements

• 21 years of age or older.
• Proof of ability to work in the United States
• Valid driver's license
• Able to pass Company background check
• Able to pass Airport background check per Transportation Security Administration requirements for a SIDA badge (Security Identification Display Area)
• Able to meet any applicable state, county and municipal licensing and permit requirements for Aviation Security Guards where and when applicable

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in reading, writing and speaking English and ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing for the purpose of public interaction and report writing.
• Interpersonal and communications and customer service skills
• Reliable attendance
• Ability to perform essential functions of the position including must be physically capable of standing or walking an entire shift, able to lift a 25lb, climb into a truck or trailer, bending, stooping, and crouching to view areas of a vehicle

Demonstrated Competencies to be Successful in the Position:

• Security Mindset - take pride in keeping the skies safe and the flights secure
• Trust - keeping promises and speaking the truth.
• Customer Focused - the willingness to listen and the duty to act - promptly and appropriately.
• Team Spirit - integrity, experience, collaboration and open communication.
• Innovation - creativity, seeking new ideas, continuous improvement though anticipating change and adapting to it.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

Candidates will be required to go through pre-employment drug screen, criminal check and/or airport fingerprinting.

ACTS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.