New Posting - G4S

Screening Officer (Kelowna International Airport): G4S  - Kelowna, BC

Job Introduction  Reporting to the Service Delivery Manager, the Screening Officer is responsible for ensuring that the traveling public, their personal belongings, and the carry-on baggage and items they have with them are screened before they enter the sterile area of the airport. This will be accomplished by using metal detection equipment, X-ray equipment, and explosive detection equipment, as well as physical search techniques to search baggage, items and personal belongings. As this is a unionized environment, shift assignments are bid by seniority and can be any day of the week (including Saturday, Sunday, and holidays) and starting and ending at any time during the day.  Main Responsibilities  Responsibilities include, but not limited to  Work as a productive team member and support and promote a positive work environment  Communicate clearly and effectively  Manage conflict  Provide excellent customer service and promote teamwork  Respond to alarms on EDT, X-ray and other equipment  Become knowledgeable and conversant with emergency and contingency procedures  Become knowledgeable and conversant with SOP’s and COP’s and CATSA Directives  Establish and maintain effective communications with passengers and team members;  Liaise with industry officials and regulatory authorities as applicable (e.g. Transport Canada, CATSA, RCMP, Airport Authority etc).  Ensure uniform compliancy  Ensure that all professional certifications, clearances, RAIC’s are current  Other duties as required  The Ideal Candidate  Ability to work all shifts with emphasis on overnight shifts  Bilingualism in French and English is considered an asset  Must be able to obtain a Transport Canada Security Clearance  Physical requirements include but are not limited to: standing for long periods of time  lifting/pushing/pulling luggage and/or other items  bending, stooping, kneeling  performing surface lifts  Ability to mentally focus and concentrate for a prolonged periods of time.  Completion of High School; Some college/CEGEP/vocational is an asset  Successfully complete all CATSA assessments including SOF and OJT programs.  Must be able to obtain a valid medical certificate  Proactive team member with excellent problem solving skills  Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work under pressure in a dynamic environment  Proven ability to take accountability for personal actions and decisions  Excellent communication, both oral and written, customer service and conflict resolution skills  Ability to demonstrate a high level of professionalism, tact and diplomacy  Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills  Ability to think logically and analyze information  Computer skills an asset  Knowledge of CATSA Organization, CATSA SOP’s, local COPs, Transport Canada Regulations as they pertain to screening and the Aeronautics Act an asset  About The Company  G4S is an inclusive and equitable employer, encouraging applications from qualified women and men including persons with disabilities, members of visible minorities, and Aboriginal persons. For further information, or to apply, please click here