VACANCY NOTICE

POST OF SECURITY OFFICER

The Board of the Anguilla Air and Sea Ports Authority (AASPA) wishes to inform the general public of a job vacancy within AASPA.

Applications are invited from suitably qualified individuals to fill vacant post of Security Officer in the Anguilla Air & Sea Ports Authority.

Duties to include:

1. Timely reporting for duty
2. Conducting comprehensive terminal sweeps, covering Landside, Airside areas, and Security Restricted areas, as directed by the Shift Supervisor, prior to commencing other duties.
3. Daily testing and inspection of security equipment including X-Ray machines, Walk Through Metal Detectors, Handheld Metal Detectors, Handheld Radios, and Explosive Trace Detection systems, following supervisor’s directives.
4. Recording and documentation of all security equipment tests conducted each day.
5. Performing hourly patrols of designated Landside and Airside areas, meticulously recording activities conducted during patrols.
6. Conducting thorough hand searches of passengers, staff, and baggage, ensuring proper documentation of these searches.
7. Screening baggage and personal effects using conventional X-ray machines and Explosive Trace Detection systems, recording all findings.
8. Vigilant monitoring of CCTV cameras to ensure comprehensive surveillance of airport premises.
9. Rigorous inspection of vehicles and supplies entering the aerodrome, strictly controlling access, and maintaining detailed records.
10. Verifying the authorization of passengers, staff, and vehicles seeking access to restricted areas.
11. Balancing exceptional customer service with uncompromising security measures.
12. Upholding a consistently high level of competence in all security procedures and operations.
13. Promptly notifying the Shift Supervisor of any unattended bags within the aerodrome.
14. Perimeter patrols twice daily around Clayton J Lloyd International Airport.
15. Perform footprint Security restricted area (SRA) for aircraft over 10,000 kilos.
16. Completing Security Incident Forms for all security-related incidents, maintaining accurate records.
17. Safeguarding keys and records at assigned posts, ensuring their secure storage.
18. Ensuring continuous manned presence at the designated post and managing replacements in case of absence.
19. Documenting all information and obtaining necessary signatures during conducted searches.
20. Adhering meticulously to established security operational procedures.
21. Maintaining strict control of access to CJLIA Airside and Security Restricted Areas (SRA).
22. Promptly identifying, reporting, and documenting all security breaches and potential threats to the Airport Security Shift Supervisor.
23. Preventing unauthorized entry of individuals and animals into restricted airport areas.
24. Immediate reporting of all security-related issues to the Airport Security Shift Supervisor
25. Participate in disaster management activities designed to prepare for, mitigate against and respond to disaster events
26. Fulfilling any additional duties pertinent to the role's requirements.

Core Skills

• Security Awareness: Understanding of security protocols and procedures.
• Attention to Detail: Ability to conduct thorough screenings while adhering to established guidelines.
• Communication: Clear communication skills for interacting with passengers and collaborating with team members.
• Adaptability: Capability to handle evolving security situations and respond effectively.
• Customer Service: Ability to assist passengers while maintaining security standards.
• Sound and thorough knowledge security procedures, standards and recommended practices and their applications
• Effective computer skills, Microsoft Office software required
• Must have the ability to keep sensitive information CONFIDENTIAL
• Initiate new ways of doing things and embrace and contribute to change.
• Foster a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
• Strive consistently to provide excellence in customer services in the AASPA.
• Detail oriented and organized
• Must be able to communicate clearly, both written and orally with Management, Employees, Stakeholders etc
• Must be adept at problem solving including being able to identify issues and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Must be able to prioritize and plan work activities as to use time efficiently
• Must be organized, accurate, thorough and able to monitor work for quality
• Must be dependable, able to follow instructions, respond to management direction and be able to improve performance through management feedback

 

Qualifications:

• 3 CSEC or equivalent including English or equivalent; additional education or training in security-related fields is a plus.
• Prior experience in security, law enforcement, or customer service particularly in airport or transportation security, is advantageous.

Training and Experience:

• 1year experience in Security
• Completion of CJLIA training program and certification as a Transportation Security Officer.
• Training in ICAO/airport security screening procedures, X-ray equipment operation, and security protocols.
• Experience in security-related roles,.

Regulatory Requirements

• Colored copy of passport
• Two passport sized Photographs
• Copies of qualifications and or certifications
• 5-year employment history and/or activity history (2021 – 2026)
• Written documentation from employers covering the years of employment

 

 

All applications forms can be completed and submitted via www.anguillaports.com

On or before 29 January 2026