New Posting - G4S

Screening Officer (Fort St. John Airport)
G4S

Fort St. John, 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.

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