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- Job Overview- Mitie on Ascension Island are seeking several enthusiastic, dynamic and capable operatives to join the Security Section in delivering contracted security duties predominantly aircraft and passenger handling.
**Main Duties**
- Responsible to the Security Manager & supervisor ensuring implementation of the full range of protective and Air Transport Security measures in accordance with the AIB security orders.
- The Team will provide Air Transport and General security services, including responding to alarms, carrying out mandated checks, and maintaining security documentation and issuing Airside permits and AIB passes.
- Air Transport duties will include but not limited to:
- Screening of passengers and baggage for international departing flights
- Searching of Passengers and Baggage by hand.
- Controlling Access to the Air Terminal and Restricted Areas.
- Searching Cabins of Transiting Aircraft.
- Patrolling and maintaining an awareness of passenger security and safety when the Air Terminal is occupied.
- Controlling passengers from and to the Aircraft.
- Sealing/Guarding visiting aircraft as required.
- Responding to Station Alarms and Major incident plan.
- Issuing of Contractor and Aviation passes.
- Protective Security duties will include but not limited to:
- As part of the team will work on a roster On-Call basis and expected to be available for emergency duties.
- Carry out Security Patrols and checks of the Base Buildings and Assets on a daily basis including weekend and on public holidays.
- Maintaining accurate and timely compilation of security records in compliance with Base Standing Orders including Lost Property and Confiscated Items.
- What we are looking for- Precious experience, although desirable is not essential as training will be provided.
- Able to work independently with a flexible attitude to work and be able to do so under pressure, able to cope with last minute changes to the flying programme including flight delays.
- Full clean driving license.
- Have the confidence to report all incidents to ensure the safety of the aircraft and passengers.
- Able to work as part of a team and without supervision.
- Demonstrate a high level of Customer Service, maintaining a smart appearance, representing Mitie in a professional manner when communicating with the customer and passengers.
- Ensure the Health and Safety At Work practises are carried out within the Security Section and the Air Terminal.
- Work unsociable hours.
- Have good computer skills.