Full Time Airport Security Officer- PWM (48588)

Airport Security Officer – Aviation Security Company

Location: Portland International Jetport (PWM)- Portland, ME

Company: Global Elite Group

Global Elite Group- Providing world-class aviation security through innovation and people committed to excellence.

Global Elite Group is a highly specialized aviation security company, comprised of a diverse and collaborative team of committed professionals, industry leaders, and subject matter experts who rely on optimized processes and tools to deliver quality services.  Our unarmed security officers are in the forefront of homeland security, safeguarding infrastructure and ensuring seamless and secure operations in many of the largest and busiest airports in the country. 

Global is an equal-opportunity employer.  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. 

Benefits: 

• $23.50 per hour- full time
• Paid time off, Medical, Dental, Vision, AFLAC, 401k
• Paid training: Participate in a world-class, federally regulated, internationally recognized training program
• Employee Engagement & Advancement: Opportunities for career growth within a national aviation security network
• Tenure and Performance Recognition Program

Position Overview: 

We are seeking professional Airport Security Officers to support operations at Portland International Jetport (PWM). Officers will maintain a visible security presence, provide traffic and access control, conduct patrols of terminal and perimeter areas, and respond to incidents in coordination with airport and federal partners.

This role requires a high degree of professionalism, strong situational awareness, and a calm, customer-oriented approach to de-escalating situations. Officers are key members of the airport’s integrated security team, working alongside the Department of Homeland Security, TSA, City of Portland Police Department, and Airport Operations.

Security personnel are trained for several different posts including those detailed below. Working in conjunction with the airport and government agencies, the main priority of each position is to ensure that we maintain compliance with local and federal regulations in respect to each of the following:

• Maintain a visible presence at terminal curb front, ticketing, and baggage areas.
• Monitor and direct vehicle and pedestrian traffic at the terminal curb to ensure safety and efficiency.
• Conduct interior and exterior patrols, including perimeter fence inspections, parking lots, and restricted access areas.
• Monitor for suspicious activity, unattended baggage, or safety/security hazards, and report promptly to the Airport Operations Center (AOC).
• Perform nightly building and grounds checks to ensure all doors, gates, and access points are secured.
• Respond to elevator malfunctions, emergency call boxes, and assist with building evacuations.
• Conduct and assist with Aviation Worker Screening (AWS), vehicle inspections, and product inspections as directed.
• Enforce airport policies including smoking restrictions, curbside parking, and access control rules.
• Provide crowd management and assistance to passengers