Pre-Board Screening Officer

Sydney, NS
On-site
Posted Oct 7, 2026
1 position

$25–$26 / hour

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Entry, Junior · 0+ years
Minimum education: High school
Apply by: Jan 1, 2027
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Screen travelers and their belongings to prevent prohibited items from entering secure airport areas, and control access to restricted areas. Respond to alarms, report incidents or violations, and participate in airport emergency operations.

Job details

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 ensuring the safety and security of the travelling public. What’s in it for you? We offer $24.82-$26.38/hour (upon certification) Comprehensive health benefits Paid training 21.82/hour Opportunities to grow alongside GardaWorld - 26% of our frontline employees are promoted to become part of our corporate teams. Uniform is provided What does a Pre-Board Screening Officer 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? Must be a Canadian Citizen or a permanent resident High school diploma or equivalent (GED) Have a clean criminal record & eligible to obtain a RAIC (security clearance) 18 years of age or older Must be located near Sydney or willing to relocate before starting. Thank you for your interest! We will communicate by email with selected candidates. (One application permitted per six-month period. Applying multiple times with different profiles will result in automatic disqualification.) AVNS

What you’ll do

Requirements

Applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, have a high school diploma or equivalent, and be at least 18 years old. They must have a clean criminal record, be eligible to obtain a Restricted Area Identity Card (RAIC), and live near Sydney or relocate before starting.