Airport Security Officer/ Security Guard - Global Elite Group
Westchester County Airport (HPN)- White Plains, NY
Global Elite Group- Providing world-class aviation security through innovation and people committed to excellence.
Global Elite Group is hiring Airport Security Officers (Unarmed Security Guards) to provide access control security at Westchester County Airport (HPN) in White Plains, NY. This security officer position pays $25.00 per hour and is ideal for dependable individuals seeking a professional security career in an airport environment.
In this role, you will verify credentials, control access to secure areas, and ensure only authorized individuals enter the AOA while maintaining the highest standards of safety, security, and professionalism.
Ideal for candidates with experience as a Security Guard, Security Officer, Airport Security Officer, Loss Prevention Officer, Military, Law Enforcement, or Customer Service Professional. If you are reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to protecting critical airport operations, we encourage you to apply today.
Why You’ll Love Working Here:
- $25.00/ hour starting pay
- Paid training
- Consistent schedules
- Professional airport environment
- Career advancement opportunities
- Employee recognition programs
Available Schedules:
- 6:00am- 2:00pm (Saturday/Sunday), 2:00pm- 10:00pm (Monday/Tuesday)
Security Officer Responsibilities: You will be responsible for maintaining the security of the Airport Operations Area (AOA) by controlling access to secure areas and ensuring compliance with airport security requirements.
- Provide unarmed security services at an airport access control location.
- Perform access control by verifying airport credentials and identification badges.
- Maintain a safe and secure environment for airport personnel and authorized visitors.
- Follow airport security procedures and report security incidents promptly.
- Monitor the access point and report suspicious activity.
- Enforce airport security procedures and company policies.
- Maintain accurate logs and required documentation.
- Communicate professionally with airport personnel, tenants, contractors, and visitors.
- Provide exceptional customer service while maintaining a visible security presence.
Qualifications/Requirements
This position requires the successful completion of the airport badging process. As a condition of obtaining airport credentials, candidates must successfully pass all required pre-employment and airport security screening requirements, including:
- A comprehensive 10-year background investigation, including verification of employment, education, criminal history, and other information as required by airport and federal regulations.
- A Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Security Threat Assessment (STA).
- Any additional screening or credentialing requirements established by the airport, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), or other applicable regulatory authorities.
Employment is contingent upon successfully obtaining and maintaining all required airport security credentials.
Additional requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old
- Must have a valid State Security License
- Upon hire, must provide proof of legal right to work in the United States
- Ability to effectively speak, write, and understand the English language
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Ability to pass all required pre-employment background screening and airport security requirements.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to remain attentive and professional throughout the shift.
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance.
- Previous security, military, law enforcement, customer service, or aviation experience is preferred but not required.
- Federal regulations specify U.S. Citizenship, naturalized or birthright as an eligibility requirement to participate in mandatory position specific training.
- Must be willing and able to participate, with negative results in pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing
Why Join Us?
Join Global Elite Group and become part of a team dedicated to protecting one of the region's busiest transportation gateways. Whether you're looking to start a career in security or continue your professional growth, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact every day by helping keep our airport safe, secure, and operating efficiently.
Global Elite Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Skills Required
- At least 21 years old
- Valid state security license
- Proof of legal right to work in the United States
- Ability to speak, write, and understand English effectively
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Successful completion of airport badging and security credentialing requirements
- Successful completion of a 10-year background investigation
- Successful completion of TSA Security Threat Assessment screening
- Successful completion of pre-employment and random drug and alcohol testing with negative results
- U.S. citizenship, naturalized or birthright, for mandatory position-specific training eligibility
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to remain attentive and professional throughout the shift
- Reliable transportation and dependable attendance
- Previous security, military, law enforcement, customer service, or aviation experience
What We Do
Global Elite Group is a U.S.-based security-services provider headquartered in Garden City, New York. The company delivers professional aviation security solutions for airports, airlines, charter operators, and cargo operators nationwide. Its broader offerings include aviation security, special-event security, consulting, and emergency management. Through trained personnel and technology, Global Elite Group helps customers mitigate risk, maintain compliance, safeguard operations, and ensure continuity.
