Job Description
Airport Security Officer
Are you ready for a new opportunity in 2026 that puts you at the heart of London Gatwick Airport?
Are you a team player, conscientious, and enjoy a busy working environment?
Join our Airport Security Officers and be integral to ensuring the safety and security of our staff and passengers, delivering an efficient yet warm and welcoming experience to everyone, whatever their journey.
Airport Security Officers can select from a range of full-time or part-time rosters that best fit around their lifestyle, and many of our people have developed themselves to pursue careers across the airport.
So, with the potential to earn up to £3+,116 per annum (dependent on roster and shifts), plus a range of flexible benefits to choose from, London Gatwick could be where your career really does, take off!
What does your new role entail?
Airport Security Officers are responsible for implementing aviation security regulations through conducting physical searches of staff and passengers' bodies and hand luggage, access control checks, x-ray screening of bags, and assisting people throughout their airport experience.
Upon successful completion of the Civil Aviation Authority mandatory training and passing all the required assessments, you will:
• Undertake physical body and bag searching
• Utilise colour X-Ray images in both 2D and 3D to screen belongings
• Verify documents and perform security screening and searching
• Assist in handling health, safety, or security incidents
• Work collaboratively within a team and various airport departments to deliver an outstanding customer experience
• Participate in regular training sessions to maintain x-ray screening and physical searching competencies in accordance with the Department for Transport (DfT) regulations
How can you become an Airport Security Officer?
You don't need formal qualifications to join us, but there are some important skills and attributes that are key to being a successful Airport Security Officer:
• The work is physically demanding, which includes bending down low, reaching up and remaining vigilant for the duration of the shift, often standing for several hours. This is so that passenger and staff body searches can be conducted in accordance with CAA regulations
• Full colour vision and hearing that meets the required standard
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent communication skills
• Acute attention to detail, conscientious, and driven to maintain high standards
• Ability to multi-task in a busy, operational environment
• Cares about providing friendly customer service, even in high-pressure conditions
• Works effectively within a team, being considerate, supportive, and helpful to colleagues with the openness to give and receive feedback
The following is essential – without these we regret that won't be able to progress your application due to the essential requirements to meet National Security Vetting criteria.
• UK residency continuously for the previous three years, with the legal right to work in the UK
• Employment history for the previous 5 years, or able to provide evidence for any gaps in employment during that time
Please note that successful candidates will also be required to satisfactorily complete further pre-employment checks which includes a medical, criminal record check, and counter-terrorism check before employment can commence.
Your first 5 weeks will be a full-time training course with our very knowledgeable and supportive Security Trainers. The training will include classroom-based learning and on the job training, with exams that must be passed to become a fully qualified Airport Security Officer.
Training course start dates are scheduled throughout 2026.
What's it like to work at London Gatwick?
Our employees tell us there is a shared pride to work for a great brand, with friendly and welcoming teams and a communal passion for the future, it's an exciting time to be at London Gatwick.
With a range of flexible benefits also on offer to suit your lifestyle, working at London Gatwick is a world away from the everyday:
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Discounts both airside and landside at airport retailers and restaurants
• Flexible healthcare insurance schemes
• Life and income protection insurance
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP
• Professional training to develop
• Discounted travel to work schemes
• Paid volunteer days
Our vision is to be the ‘airport for everyone, whatever your journey' and this couldn't be truer for our employees. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our local community and the passengers we serve and value an environment where everyone feels comfortable, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. As an equitable, diverse, and inclusive employer, we encourage different perspectives that redefine what's possible. Together, we form a strong and united team.
So, click apply to begin your journey, your way, at London Gatwick.
The application process includes initial online screening questions and a test that explores attention to detail. If these are satisfactorily completed our recruitment partner, One Resourcing, will contact you to invite you to the ASO Assessment Centre and Interview, where you will find out more about the role, and where we can assess if you have the right skills and attributes to be a successful Airport Security Office
Are you ready for a new opportunity in 2026 that puts you at the heart of London Gatwick Airport?
Are you a team player, conscientious, and enjoy a busy working environment?
Join our Airport Security Officers and be integral to ensuring the safety and security of our staff and passengers, delivering an efficient yet warm and welcoming experience to everyone, whatever their journey.
Airport Security Officers can select from a range of full-time or part-time rosters that best fit around their lifestyle, and many of our people have developed themselves to pursue careers across the airport.
So, with the potential to earn up to £3+,116 per annum (dependent on roster and shifts), plus a range of flexible benefits to choose from, London Gatwick could be where your career really does, take off!
What does your new role entail?
Airport Security Officers are responsible for implementing aviation security regulations through conducting physical searches of staff and passengers' bodies and hand luggage, access control checks, x-ray screening of bags, and assisting people throughout their airport experience.
Upon successful completion of the Civil Aviation Authority mandatory training and passing all the required assessments, you will:
• Undertake physical body and bag searching
• Utilise colour X-Ray images in both 2D and 3D to screen belongings
• Verify documents and perform security screening and searching
• Assist in handling health, safety, or security incidents
• Work collaboratively within a team and various airport departments to deliver an outstanding customer experience
• Participate in regular training sessions to maintain x-ray screening and physical searching competencies in accordance with the Department for Transport (DfT) regulations
How can you become an Airport Security Officer?
You don't need formal qualifications to join us, but there are some important skills and attributes that are key to being a successful Airport Security Officer:
• The work is physically demanding, which includes bending down low, reaching up and remaining vigilant for the duration of the shift, often standing for several hours. This is so that passenger and staff body searches can be conducted in accordance with CAA regulations
• Full colour vision and hearing that meets the required standard
• Fluent in written and spoken English, with excellent communication skills
• Acute attention to detail, conscientious, and driven to maintain high standards
• Ability to multi-task in a busy, operational environment
• Cares about providing friendly customer service, even in high-pressure conditions
• Works effectively within a team, being considerate, supportive, and helpful to colleagues with the openness to give and receive feedback
The following is essential – without these we regret that won't be able to progress your application due to the essential requirements to meet National Security Vetting criteria.
• UK residency continuously for the previous three years, with the legal right to work in the UK
• Employment history for the previous 5 years, or able to provide evidence for any gaps in employment during that time
Please note that successful candidates will also be required to satisfactorily complete further pre-employment checks which includes a medical, criminal record check, and counter-terrorism check before employment can commence.
Your first 5 weeks will be a full-time training course with our very knowledgeable and supportive Security Trainers. The training will include classroom-based learning and on the job training, with exams that must be passed to become a fully qualified Airport Security Officer.
Training course start dates are scheduled throughout 2026.
What's it like to work at London Gatwick?
Our employees tell us there is a shared pride to work for a great brand, with friendly and welcoming teams and a communal passion for the future, it's an exciting time to be at London Gatwick.
With a range of flexible benefits also on offer to suit your lifestyle, working at London Gatwick is a world away from the everyday:
• Performance-based bonus scheme
• Enhanced family friendly policies
• Discounts both airside and landside at airport retailers and restaurants
• Flexible healthcare insurance schemes
• Life and income protection insurance
• Free access to the Employee Assistance Programme and Virtual GP
• Professional training to develop
• Discounted travel to work schemes
• Paid volunteer days
Our vision is to be the ‘airport for everyone, whatever your journey' and this couldn't be truer for our employees. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of our local community and the passengers we serve and value an environment where everyone feels comfortable, respected, and empowered to be their authentic selves. As an equitable, diverse, and inclusive employer, we encourage different perspectives that redefine what's possible. Together, we form a strong and united team.
So, click apply to begin your journey, your way, at London Gatwick.
The application process includes initial online screening questions and a test that explores attention to detail. If these are satisfactorily completed our recruitment partner, One Resourcing, will contact you to invite you to the ASO Assessment Centre and Interview, where you will find out more about the role, and where we can assess if you have the right skills and attributes to be a successful Airport Security Office
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Airport Security Officer position is now open for candidates interested in the Security Guard Jobs sector. This role in Gatwick offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Security Guard Jobs is a plus.
