Airport Security Officer (HIAA)

Overview

Job Skills / Requirements

Site Description : Halifax Stanfield is Atlantic Canada's principal full-service airport providing passengers and cargo clients with direct access to markets across Canada, the United States, Mexico, the Caribbean Basin, Europe, and Asia. Halifax Stanfield offers Canada Customs services on a 24-hour, seven day a week basis, and it's the only airport in Atlantic Canada with U.S. preclearance and International to Domestic processing facilities.

Position Details :

Position : Airport Security Officer (ACO)

Site : Halifax Airport (HIAA)

Overtime : Overtime after 48 hours

Hours : Continental Rotation - 0600-1800 / 1800-0600

Payrate : $21.65

Posting Date : March 3, 2025

Internal Closing Date : June 30, 2025

External Closing Date : June 30, 2025

Schedule Example :

4 days on (2 days on day shift / 2 days on night shift), 4 days off

Key Responsibilities :

As an Access Control Officer, you will be working as the main Security detail for Halifax Stanfield International Airport. You will ensure the safety & security of all passengers, workers and flight personnel by monitoring the Primary Security Line or PSL at various gates and access points. You will ensure that only authorized individuals have access to the restricted areas beyond the PSL.

Other duties include :

• 24 / 7 Monitoring the terminal areas, perimeter for safety concerns and suspicious behaviors.
• Ensuring all tenants and guests are adhering to the regulations laid out by Transport Canada.
• Performing regular patrols of airport facilities to ensure security and safety measures are upheld.
• Conducting routine safety checks throughout the property.
• Responding to emergency situations and acting as incident commander until relieved by first responders is a crucial responsibility associated with this position.
• Detecting, responding and managing emergencies as directed by the Security Operations Centre (SOC)

Career Advancement Opportunities to become trained in Security Operations Centre and Patrol when positions may become available.

We are seeking experienced security professionals looking to build a full-time career in Aviation Security.

Positions Require :

Why choose Paladin?

Education Requirements (Any)

High School Diploma / GED

Certification Requirements (Any)

Standard First Aid, CPR Level C

Valid Class 5 License

Additional Information / Benefits

Paladin Security : Making the World a Safer and Friendlier Place because we CARE !

The Paladin Difference starts with our people; we're the best because we hire the best. We believe in promoting from within, respecting people and their differences, providing high quality service and always having fun! If you think you have what it takes to join our team, we want to meet you!

Paladin Security has a diverse workforce and w believe in and are committed to a workplace culture of respect, inclusion, and diversity. Paladin Security is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities through the interview process and while employed. If you require an accommodation during the interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates that are short listed will be contacted for an interview.

Benefits : Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays

This job reports to the Client Service Manager

This is a Full-Time position 1st Shift , 2nd Shift , 3rd Shift , Weekends .

Number of Openings for this position : 12