Airport Security Officer - Liverpool Airport

Optime is looking for Security Officers to join a prestigious client at Liverpool John Lennon Airport. This role is open to applicants who have no previous security experience and a genuine interest in aviation, customer service and security.

All necessary training will be fully paid and provided by sector experts including support in obtaining relevant background checks. There is on-site mentoring and clear career pathways leading to specialist management roles within our client's team, so think big!

Start Dates: 1st July 2026

What’s on offer:

• Rate of pay: £12.71 per hour.
• Shift Pattern: 4-on / 2-off
• Shifts: You must be able to start as early as 3am (8 to 12 hour shifts per day).
• Weekly Pay
• Temp to Perm (performance-based)

Key Duties:

• Working as a member of the Liverpool, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and smooth transition of passengers, staff and airport personnel whilst always maintaining the highest level of customer service and satisfaction.
• Using equipment and manual search techniques to ensure that no prohibited articles are taken into secure airport areas.
• Passenger Screening – Screening all passengers to the required standards.
• X-Ray Screening – Screening/searching cabin & hold baggage to ensure no prohibited articles are brought in
• Carrying out regular patrols around airside and landside locations, access control, and passenger and x-ray screening.
• Attending to and investigating reports of incidents.
• Using equipment and manual search techniques to ensure that no prohibited articles are taken into secure airport areas.
• Completing documentation clearly and concisely on any incidents that may have occurred.
• Responding to and assisting with emergency situations.
• Maintaining the highest level of customer service and satisfaction at all times.

Requirements:

• You must be flexible to start as early as 03:00am.
• A positive, customer-centric attitude with a genuine desire to create a pleasant experience for all airport visitors.
• Customer service experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to remain calm and aid in stressful situations.
• Strong observational skills and attention to detail to effectively identify potential security risks.
• Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and adhere to strict security protocols.
• Physical fitness and the ability to stand for extended periods and perform routine security tasks.
• Proof of National Insurance
• Proof of (current) Address
• Successful candidates will be required to complete a basic criminal record check following interview in line with CAA requirements.

PLEASE NOTE: As this position is in the aviation industry, successful applicants must be able to provide 5-year checkable history.

For an opportunity to interview for this fantastic role, please submit your CV to apply!

Optime Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.