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Kim O'Leary

Dublin Airport hiring security officers with decent wages and brilliant perks for busy summer

Dublin Airport is looking to hire security officers to join their team in the capital this summer.

The airport is currently offering wages of €15.88 (inclusive of shift pay) and the starting salary is €33,112. The Airport Search Unit Officer is a key role at Dublin Airport with responsibility for ensuring the secure, and efficient movement of passengers through the security process at Dublin Airport.

According to the jobs post on the daa website, previous security experience is not needed as applicants will be provided with full training over several weeks. Security officers at the airport will be responsible for screening all passengers and baggage, reporting any security issues, examining vehicles, and screening airport supplies, and more.

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The ideal candidate will need to be flexible work in a 24/7 shift environment, be professional in manner and behaviour, and they must also have excellent communication skills. As noted in the jobs post, the selection process for these roles will include one online assessment, one interview in person, a 5-year background check, garda vetting and pre-employment medical (including a colour vision test).

This would be a permanent role, and there are three contract types to choose from:

  • 40 hours guaranteed weekly, but flexibility required to work shifts across a 7-day roster
  • 30-40 hours weekly – 30 hours guaranteed but flexibility required to work up to 40 hours weekly as required across a 7-day roster
  • 20-hour weekend contract – flexibility required to work various shifts across Fri/Sat/Sun

Perks associated with the role include a company pension, uniform and safety shoes provided, subsidised staff meals and free coffee as well as tea and water across breakrooms, and free car-parking for working hours with staff shuttle bus available.

There's also a brilliant staff discount for The Loop and theloop.ie with 10% off purchases and frequent staff discounts across Dublin Airport & other discounts across the campus.

Dublin Airport will next hold its jobs fairs at the Radisson Hotel on Friday 18 November and Saturday 19 November, 2023.

To apply for these security staff roles click here

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