National security occupations Work, Jobs in England (with Salaries)

Security Officer
Birmingham Airport —Birmingham
- £13.40 an hour
- Communication skills
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
1d
Security Associate – Classifier
BAE Systems —Barrow-In-Furness
- Up to £46,600 a year
9d
Aviation Security Screener
UPS —Feltham
- Part-time
- Communication skills
Security and Vetting Coordinator, London (UK)
Viasat, Inc. —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- SharePoint
- In-person
- Communication skills
Aviation Security Operative
gategroup —West Drayton
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- English
- Annual leave
- Referral programme
Quick apply
Border Zone Host
OCS Group —Gatwick Airport
- £14.25 an hour
Quick apply
2d
Intelligence Development Officer - Police Staff - Research and Analysis - Counter Terrorism Policing South East
Counter Terrorism Policing —Folkestone
- £35,241 a year
- Full-time
3d
Security and Vetting Coordinator, London (UK)
Viasat —London
- Hybrid work
- SharePoint
- Communication skills
Security Officer (Part Time)
Leeds Bradford Airport —Leeds
- £13 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- English
- IT
- Paid training
2d
Security Officer (Annualised Hours)
Leeds Bradford Airport —Leeds
- £13 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Customer service
- English
- Communication skills
2d
Year in Industry - Register Interest
AWE —Reading
- Full-time
Researcher (Fluent French or Portuguese): Six month Fixed Term Contract
Control Risks —London
- Hybrid work
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- No degree
Quick apply
5d
Security & Vetting Support Officer
Portsmouth Water —Havant
- £36,223 - £40,120 a year
- Analysis skills
- Travel
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
10d
Security Coordinator
MAG (Mines Advisory Group) —Manchester
- £17,089.92 a year
- Part-time
- English
- Microsoft Office
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
1d
Security Travel and Events Lead
BAE Systems —Warton
- From £59,491 a year
- Customer service
- Communication skills
4d
Analyst - (OSINT)
Resolver —Leeds
- Full-time
- Analysis skills
Junior Digital Investigations Analyst
Protection Group International —London
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
- English
Quick apply
9d
Graduate Programme - Register Interest
AWE —Reading
- Full-time
Digital Investigations Analyst
Protection Group International —London
- Hybrid work
- Social media management
Quick apply
9d
Customs Officer
Kratosyn Limited —Heathrow
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- SQL
- Analysis skills
- First Aid Certification
Quick apply
3d

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Security Officer

Birmingham Airport -
Birmingham

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Job details

Permanent
£13.40 an hour
1 day ago

Benefits

Free parking
Company pension
Employee assistance programme
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Communication skills

Full job description

About The Role

Be the reason passengers feel safe, supported and ready to fly

Birmingham Airport is looking for people with the right attitude, potential and behaviours to join our frontline Security Team. If you’re calm under pressure, great with people, and motivated by purpose, this is your chance to play a vital role in keeping one of the UK’s busiest airports safe and moving.

No previous security experience is needed — we’ll train you, develop you, and support you to succeed.

Why Join Birmingham Airport?

We value our people and recognise the impact they make every day. As a Security Officer, you’ll receive:

Competitive salary + annual bonus (subject to company performance)
Excellent pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Cash Health Plan for everyday healthcare costs
Free on-site parking
Discounts across airport retail and food outlets
A supportive, inclusive team in a dynamic, purpose-driven environment

What You’ll Do

As a Security Officer, you’ll be at the heart of airport operations, ensuring safety, security and a smooth passenger journey in a 24/7 environment. Your day-to-day will include:

Security screening & compliance – carrying out ID checks, boarding card checks, physical searches and item inspections in line with CAA and NASP standards
Operating screening equipment – using specialist technology with precision and vigilance
Spotting risks – maintaining constant awareness to identify prohibited items, suspicious behaviour or irregularities
Making sound decisions – applying procedures consistently and escalating when needed
Supporting passengers – communicating clearly, calmly and professionally, even in challenging situations
Working as part of a strong team – keeping lanes efficient, supporting colleagues and maintaining high standards
Responding to incidents – following emergency procedures and completing accurate reports
Continuous learning – completing mandatory training and maintaining certification

What We’re Looking For

We recruit for mindset, behaviours and potential. If you bring the right attitude, we’ll provide the training.

Essential qualities

High attention to detail and natural vigilance
Clear, confident communication
Calmness under pressure
Strong people skills and empathy
Ability to follow procedures precisely
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, safety‑critical environment
Willingness to learn and complete structured training
Ability to pass aptitude testing and pre‑employment checks

Desirable experience

Customer-facing or operational roles
Work in regulated, safety or compliance environments

Behaviours that define success

Professionalism & integrity
Empathy & interpersonal effectiveness
Ownership & accountability
Resilience & conflict handling
Teamwork & collaboration
Adaptability & continuous learning

The Recruitment Process

Our recruitment process is designed to identify individuals with the right behaviours, aptitude and potential to succeed in this important role.

Stage 1 – Application

Complete your application online

Stage 2 – Situational Judgement Assessment

This multiple-choice assessment presents realistic airport security scenarios to evaluate how you would respond in line with the key behaviours and organisational values required for the role.

Stage 3 – Digital Test

This assessment measures your ability to detect threats, interpret x-ray images, and maintain strong attention to detail in a security screening environment.

Stage 4 – Comprehension Test

This assessment measures your ability to understand information, interpret numbers, and spot errors accurately while working under time pressure.

Stage 5 – Interview

A face-to-face interview consisting of situational and competency-based questions to assess behaviours relevant to the role.

Ready to make a difference?

If you want a role with purpose, teamwork and real impact — and you’re ready to learn — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help us keep Birmingham Airport safe, secure and welcoming for millions of passengers.

About Us

Birmingham Airport is the UK’s seventh‑largest, with 30 airlines connecting passengers to over 120 direct destinations and more than 400 worldwide. We are on a strong growth trajectory, with forecasts indicating we will serve over 18 million customers annually by 2033. By then, HS2 will link us to central London in just 37 minutes, and we are committed to achieving our ambition of becoming a net zero carbon airport.

Our purpose is: Proud of Every Journey. That means everyone at the airport and the 100 organisations operating on the airport site, taking pride in getting customers safely, punctually, and comfortably from A to B.

By creating a kind, values-driven environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their best to work, we will retain and develop our people – and deliver on our purpose. Our seven pillars, Growth, Customer, Neighbour, Efficiency, People, Safety & Security and Carbon, support the strategic output of the company.

Our values – Curious, Dedicated, Inclusive, Respectful & Supportive guide how our colleagues treat each other as we serve customers with safety and security as our top priority.

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national security occupations jobs in england

Security Officer

Security Associate – Classifier

Aviation Security Screener

Security and Vetting Coordinator, London (UK)

Aviation Security Operative

Border Zone Host

Intelligence Development Officer - Police Staff - Research and Analysis - Counter Terrorism Policing South East

Security and Vetting Coordinator, London (UK)

Security Officer (Part Time)

Security Officer (Annualised Hours)

Year in Industry - Register Interest

Researcher (Fluent French or Portuguese): Six month Fixed Term Contract

Security & Vetting Support Officer

Security Coordinator

Security Travel and Events Lead

Analyst - (OSINT)

Junior Digital Investigations Analyst

Graduate Programme - Register Interest

Digital Investigations Analyst

Customs Officer

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