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VALID SECURITY LICENSE FROM THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA REQUIRED.

ACTS-Aviation Security Inc. has an immediate opening for an Airport Screener at the Charlotte Douglas International Airport in Charlotte, North Carolina - 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Shifts Available. 

Established in 2001, ACTS-Aviation Security has grown to become one of the leading providers of security solutions to the US aviation market. ACTS-Aviation Security, Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of the international security company ICTS Europe and specializes in the provision of security solutions and services; primarily focused on catering, aircraft and cargo screening. With corporate offices in Chicago and Atlanta, and operational centers at more than 30 airports across the United States, ACTS provides nationwide coverage. As an ICTS Europe subsidiary, ACTS offers unmatched experience, expertise, quality and innovation. ACTS Security Agents are proud of their role in aviation security and have the opportunity for advancement – the ideal place to build a career in aviation security.

Job Duties:

• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify prohibited items in baggage, cargo and on aviation workers; and preventing those items from being transported into the sterile environment of the airport.
• Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with aviation workers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 30lbs.
• Controlling employee entry and exit points.
• Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry employees, to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
• Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior, and adapts to new information or unexpected obstacles.
• Individuals with prior airport screening experience will be strongly considered.

NOTE: Employees occupying frontline positions may be required to wear approved and issued personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE includes surgical masks, and nitrile gloves. At ACTS, the health and safety of our employees is a top priority.

Conditions of Employment

1. You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. Resident.
2. You must have reached the minimum age (21) at the time of application.
3. Must pass a structured interview, drug screening, color blindness test, and background investigation
4. Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed.
5. Must be proficient in English (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, comprehending).

Physical Demands: Must meet and maintain physical requirements (including an assessment of physical abilities) including, but not limited to, the following:

• Maintain physical agility to ensure ability to squat and bend.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and manipulate baggage, containers, weighing approximately 30 pounds and other objects subject to security processing.

Job Type: Full-time

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• 8 - 12 hour shifts
• Holidays
• Weekend availability

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $20.60 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Holidays
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Charlotte, NC 28202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Security: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• North Carolina Security License (Required)

ACTS is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.