P/T Flight Security Officer

Facility: 932

Pay: $27.97 Hourly

Bonus (if applicable):

H&W: $4.41 This position is eligible to receive a Health & Welfare Benefit Rate per hour on all hours paid up to 40 hours per week and not to exceed 2,080 hours per year.

Shift:

Benefits: Employees working a normal work week (30 hours or more) will enjoy a competitive benefits package for an energized workforce with options for you and your family including:

Equal Opportunity Employer.

This role has been posted with the anticipation of a contract award.

The facility will be located in Harlingen, Texas.

GEO encourages interested applicants to apply for consideration.

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Summary

The Flight Security Officer serves as a part of a security crew providing charter aircraft services and is responsible for ensuring the general security and safety of all noncitizen and crew when on-board the aircraft. The security of all areas as required by the appropriate procedures and checklists must be always maintained.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• The Flight Security Officer takes charge of post by securing and protecting personnel and property until properly relieved.
• Reports unusual events that threaten the security of the aircraft or endangers life or property.
• Loads and unloads property onto and off the aircraft.
• Takes reasonable counteraction to save life and property or lessen danger.
• Sounds the alarm in case of disorder or emergency.
• Provides for embarkation and debarkation security as required at each Port of Call
• Assists with perimeter security as requested.
• Applies restraints and removes them as applicable.
• The Flight Security Officer loads and unloads noncitizen onto and off the aircraft (including those handicapped and/or requiring special assistance); searches noncitizen for contraband; feeds the noncitizen during flight; and escorts the noncitizen to the restroom.
• Searches the aircraft for contraband and assists in post flight cabin cleanup.
• Identifies proper documentation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintains checklists and checkpoints throughout the assigned shift.
• Reports all violations of orders.