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What this job is
A Security Screening Officer operates security screening equipment at airports, ports, government buildings, and other high-security venues to detect prohibited items and threats. They inspect passengers, baggage, and cargo using X-ray machines, metal detectors, and explosive trace detection equipment, following strict protocols set by the Department of Home Affairs. They make real-time decisions about whether to clear, detain, or refer individuals and items for further inspection, maintaining security compliance while managing high-volume passenger or cargo throughput.
Pay
A$1,818 a week
This is the median for full-time employees who are not managers and are paid at the adult rate, before tax and salary sacrifice. It is a guide to what the work pays, not a wage rate.
Source: ABS Survey of Employee Earnings and Hours, May 2025, customised report.
What this role asks for
- Active Listeningcore
- Attention to Detailcore
- Check tickets at venue entrycore
- Confidentiality and Privacy Compliancecore
- Conflict De-escalationcore
- Conflict Resolutioncore
- Incident Reportingcore
- Multitaskingcore
- Policy and Procedure Adherencecore
- Regulatory and Legislative Awarenesscore
- Risk Identificationcore
- Time Management and Prioritisationcore
- Verbal Communicationcore
- Verification and Authenticationcore
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Check official documents
- Cultural Awareness and Sensitivity
- Empathy and Emotional Intelligence
- Escalation Management
- Professional Boundaries Maintenance
- Record Management
- SLA and KPI Adherence
- Team Collaboration