New Posting - Garda Global

Garda Global is currently recruiting PRE-BOARD SCREENING OFFICERS for six airports:  Regina, Saskatoon, Calgary, Grande Prairie, Yellowknife and Winnipeg

Do you want to work in a collaborative environment that encourages team cooperation? You can make a difference in a company that gives you the complete latitude to deliver the best customer service.

GARDA is one of the largest security screening service providers at a number of airports across Canada, ranging from the biggest airport to some of the smallest. We work in a public-private partnership to ensure the safety and security of the travelling public.

Garda Security Solutions has been selected by The Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) (www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca) to provide pre-board security screening in selected airports. We aim to provide the best possible passenger experience to the travelling public.

Job Advantages

• Starting wage once certified: $17.70 per hour (or as per collective agreement) 
• Free parking, training, and uniform
• Excellent benefits after 90 days

Job Description: You would be responsible for screening passengers, non-passengers and their luggage prior to the boarding of the aircraft.

Job Requirements

• 18 years of age or older
• Able to work shifts
• Have own transportation or access to public transit
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada (minimum of 5 years residency)
• Be a high school graduate (GED accepted)
• Pass an enhanced security background check
• Pass a medical exam
• Be able to identify colour, shapes, forms and features (e.g. X-ray images)
• Have flexibility of motion including:
  • moderate lifting, pulling or pushing of bags/items weighing up to 10kg
  • ability to stand and/or sit for extended periods of time (20 mins- 2 hours)
  • ability to bend, squat or kneel to perform searches
  • ability to reach above/below and level of shoulder for up to 20 mins per hour

Skill requirements

• Possess a customer service focus, with ability to interact with air travellers and airport employees
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to work with the public and deal with conflict resolution
• A positive and professional attitude
• Ability to work within a structured, highly regulated environment
• Excellent communication skills; fluent in written and oral English
• Ability to maintain task concentration, attention to detail, observation and situational awareness

* Previous security experience is an asset
* French fluency is an asset
* Travel may be required for 5-10% of work time for training and coverage at other bases

GARDA is an equal opportunity employer.

We thank all applicants for their interest in the position; however, we will communicate only with the selected candidates.