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Become A Security Gate Agent!

The Security Gate Agent is responsible for managing and securing the entry and exit points of the airport. This role involves verifying the credentials of passengers, staff, and visitors, ensuring only authorized individuals gain access to secure areas. You must be vigilant in monitoring security gates and surveillance equipment to detect any unauthorized activities or breaches. Also, you must coordinate with other security personnel in case of emergencies and ensure adherence to all airport security protocols and procedures.

What It's Like To Work As A Security Gate Agent

• Monitor and control access to secure areas of the airport
• Verify credentials and access permissions of personnel and visitors
• Operate security equipment such as metal detectors and X-ray machines
• Conduct physical inspections of bags and personal items as required
• Manage the flow of passengers and staff through security checkpoints
• Respond to security alerts and coordinate with law enforcement when necessary
• Maintain logs and records of security checkpoint activities
• Provide assistance and information to passengers regarding security procedures
• Enforce airport security policies and regulations consistently
• Participate in security drills and emergency response exercises
• Report any suspicious activities or security breaches immediately
• Assist in the evacuation of airport areas in case of emergency
• Collaborate with other airport personnel to ensure a safe environment
• Stay updated on current threat levels and security protocol changes
• Offer courteous and professional service to ensure passenger satisfaction
• May be assigned other duties as required

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older
• Eligible to work in the United States
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language, to include documents
• Ability to use electronic devices including IPads/Tablets, Computers, and Mobile Devices
• Effectively communicate both in-person and through electronic means
• Pass a background check and drug screen
• Eligibility to acquire needed credentials and clearances (FAA, TSA, Port Authority, U.S. Customs and U.S. Postal- as applicable)
• Ability to work any day/shift, including holidays, within a 24/7 operation

Physical Activity/Working Conditions May Include:

• Ability to lift up to 70 pounds
• Prolonged standing and walking in an indoor/outdoor environment as applicable
• Must be able to push, pull
• Must be able to crawl, at times in confined tight spaces
• Must be able to bend, stretch, squat
• Exposure to moderate and at times high noise levels
• Exposure to Biohazards and/or Chemicals
• Be able to hear and respond to the spoken voice and to audible alarms
• Tasks may involve repetitive motions of the arms, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Specific vision abilities required for this job include: Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus)

PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at PrimeFlight Aviation Services, Inc. without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, color, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, uniform service member and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, age, protected medical condition, genetic information, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with all applicable federal, state/province, and local laws. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.