Security Assistant.Outstation Security Services at Kenya Airways

Job description

Role Purpose Statement

To provide the personnel opportunity to develop their expertise in aviation security by exposing them to practical experience in Protection of the aircraft, passengers, baggage, cargo and company property against acts of unlawful interference including terrorism, sabotage, drug trafficking and theft.

Key Responsibilities

• Prevent unauthorized people and vehicle from accessing the aircraft and its environment.
• Prevent unauthorized and unsterilized items from being loaded or carried in the aircraft holds and cabin.
• Conduct pre/post flight cabin checks and file copies of the same for reference to ensure detection of suspicious items.
• Conduct search on staff to ensure security of passenger baggage, courier, mail, cargo and in-flight materials before and after handling.
• Safely handle and secure lost and found property until reunion with rightful owners to enhance customer confidence.
• Monitor and scrutinize movements of company property into and out of operational areas to detect and prevent theft.
• Ensure that 3rd Party security staff are alert and perform their duties as per KQ requirements.
• Secure and account for exhibits obtained from apprehended suspects.
• Report all security incidents or information of security nature to the Security Team Leader, his superiors and/or relevant Law Enforcement Officers for necessary action.
• Report and Respond to safety emergency incidents promptly to ensure minimum casualties.
• Adhere to safety requirements and report all safety incidents in operations to ensure safer working environment.
• Assist in Escorting aircrafts and passengers as may be dictated by the business requirement to ensure safety and security of aircraft, crew and passenger & their baggage.
• Prevent pilferage from Customer baggage and uplift of in-flight store

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

KCSE or an equivalent qualification – mean graded C plain.

Knowledge, Skills, Experience

• KCSE or an equivalent qualification – mean graded C plain.
• 2 years of relevant security experience.
• High level of Integrity and Honesty
• Knowledge in any aviation field, computer and corporate security is added advantage
• Hard working, confident and assertive
• Ability to learn, interpret and apply the skills several positions

Training after Employment

• Corporate Induction
• AVSEC 123 Basic
• DGR CAT 12
• Safety Management System
• X-ray screener training
• KCAA Security/Screener Certification