Freight Screening Officer

**About the role**:
We are seeking full time and casual Cargo Screeners for aviation facilities in Newcastle**.**

As a Freight Screening Officer, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and security of cargo goods and services flowing through our facilities. You will be responsible for conducting thorough screenings of Cargo and performing security related taskings to include gatehouse duties. This role requires a high level of attention to detail, strong observational skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
- Perform security screenings of freight consignments using screening equipment.
- Follow established protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with transportation security regulations and guidelines.
- Identify and respond to potential threats, prohibited weapons, and suspicious behaviours.
- Document and report any security incidents or suspicious activities to the appropriate authorities.

**Skills, experience & requirements**:

- Certificate II Transport Security Protection (Air Cargo Examination Officer, or ability to obtain)
- NSW Security Licence
- AUS or relevant port, Aviation Security Identification Card (or ability to obtain)
- Dangerous Goods Awareness Certificate ( or ability to obtain)
- Excellent attention to detail and strong observational skills to identify potential threats and prohibited items.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and high-pressure environment.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with passengers and provide clear instructions.
- Ability to follow established protocols and procedures to ensure compliance with security regulations.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills to respond to security incidents and emergencies.
- Excellent computer skills to operate security screening equipment and report incidents.
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team to ensure efficient and effective security screening processes.
- Ability to successfully pass Drug & Alcohol testing.

**What ACESGroup has to offer**:

- Amazing workplaces; convenient sites/locations
- Free car parking whilst on shift
- Uniform and PPE provided
- Paid meal and rest breaks
- Superior career pathways and opportunities
- Training and upskilling (internal Registered Training Organisation)
- Successful growing company with diverse opportunities
- Attractive conditions

**About us**:
ACESGroup is a leading provider of Security and Event Staff Services in public domain, arts, recreational/sporting and commercial/corporate facilities, health facilities as well as, aviation. We are an established, respected, and reputable business with more than 35 years’ experience in customer service staffing and over 20 years in public facilities. We build successful professional careers for exciting events in amazing places, all while working to keep the public safe.

We work at a diverse range of high-profile venues, iconic tourist destinations and world-renowned events, whilst leading innovation in service delivery by offering cutting-edge technology solutions.

At ACESGroup, we aim to be a leader in our industry where we don’t just offer jobs - we offer long term careers.

**How to apply**:
If you are ready to join a dynamic team with a company that truly values your contribution, then APPLY NOW You can also get in touch for a confidential chat with Ellie or Rachel on (02) 96997711.
- ACESGroup is the 2022 and 2023 recipient of the Australian Security Industry Awards for Excellence in Gender Diversity_
- ACESGroup do not accept referrals from recruitment agencies._
- ABN: 16 002 990 794 | ACN: 002 990 794 | M/L: 404776913 | ASIAL Member: 003749 | RTO: 90024 | VIC: PSBL 813-398-30S. Australian Concert and Entertainment Security Pty Limited, trading as ACESGroup, Affirm Training, Alleviate Event Administration and Logistics, Event Force, Avert Risk Management, Assure Safety Services, Secured and Secure Domain._

Pay: $36.00 - $38.00 per hour

**Benefits**:

- Employee mentoring program
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program

Work Location: In person