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- Employment type
- Full-time
- Experience level
- Entry, Junior · 0+ years
- Minimum education
- High school
- Apply by
- Mar 4, 2027
- Posting language
- English
- Working hours
- 40 hours per week
Job summary
The Pre-Board Screening Officer is responsible for screening passengers and their belongings to ensure airport security. They also control access to restricted areas and respond to alarms or emergency situations.
Job details
Pre-Board Screening Officer – Region of Waterloo International Airport Airport (YKF) GardaWorld is currently hiring Pre-Board Screening Officers for the Region of Waterloo International Airport in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. If you are looking for a job at the airport where you play a key role in national security, this is the one for you! As a Pre-Board Screening Officer, you will be the last line of defense in ensuring the safety and security of the travelling public. What does a Pre-Board Screening Officer in Kitchener do? Screen the travelling public and their belongings Ensure non-permitted items do not enter the secure area Control access to restricted areas Respond to alarms and report any events, illegal acts or violations Participate in emergency operations within the airport Qualifications to become a Pre-Board Screening Officer in Kitchener? Must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Have a clean criminal record & eligible to obtain RAIC (security clearance) 18 years of age or older Must be located near Kitchener, ON or willing to relocate before starting. What’s in it for you? We offer $21.79/hour - $28.90/hour & comprehensive health benefits Opportunities to grow alongside GardaWorld - 26% of our frontline employees are promoted to become part of our corporate teams. Paid training Uniform is provided No artificial intelligence (AI) tools are used in the screening, assessment, or selection of candidates for this position. Vacancy Status: This posting is for a future position within the organization. AVKIT
What you’ll do
The Pre-Board Screening Officer is responsible for screening passengers and their belongings to ensure airport security. They also control access to restricted areas and respond to alarms or emergency situations.
Requirements
Candidates must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents with a high school diploma or equivalent. Applicants must have a clean criminal record and be eligible to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC).
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Paid training
- Uniform provided
Listed skills
- Attention to detail · Preferred
- Communication · Preferred
Other relevant skills
Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.
- Security screening
- Access control
- Emergency response
- Public safety
- Security clearance
- Communication
- Attention to detail
- Passenger Screening
- Emergency Response
- Airport Security
- Access Controls
- Alarm Devices
- Operations
- Security Clearance
- Avkit
- Detail Oriented
Job areas
- Security & Safety
- Transportation
- Government & Public Sector
- Screening Officer
- Transportation Security Officer
- Security Guards
- Transportation Security Screeners
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