Security technician

This is the person responsible for guaranteeing the safety of users on the airport premises. They are also responsible for the supervision, monitoring and surveillance of terminals, the aircraft apron and the entrances to the airport. The role carries a large amount of responsibility.

• Attend to the security of persons who pass through the airport.
• Notify of everything that occurs in the airport premises. This professional should have demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge of services, operations and tasks that take place in the airport, as well as of its structure and peculiarities.
• Oversee that the security devices installed in the airport are in perfect operation: video cameras, emergency exits, fire extinguishers, etc.
• Inspect tasks of maintenance service and airport construction.
• In direct communication with state security staff and those responsible for the airport.
• Ensure that only authorised persons can access restricted zones.
• Supervise maintenance tasks of access and security controls. This includes the checking of magnetic cards, authorisations and passes, closed circuit television, systems detectors, etc.
• Manage staff and vehicle authorisations.
• Establish airport security procedures and regulations . These should be compatible with the security programmes of airline companies and operators present in the airport.
• Maintain proactive surveillance of airport facilities, resporting any incidences to the person in charge.
• In some cases, the established contingency plan can change.
• Verify that all security aspects are in accordance with local and international legislation.
• Ensure that security staff are sufficiently trained and adequately informed.
• Coordinate security aspects of official estates.

Regulated training and graduates

Complementary training

Other specific skills

Self-control: Level 2

Analytical thought: Level 2

Orientation within reach: Level 3

Initiative: Level 3

Concern for order and quality: Level 3

Communication: Level 2

People management: Level 3

Flexibility and change management: Level 2

Commitment to the organisation: Level 3

Networking: Level 1

Management

The organisation, administration and control of a company or entity are the main interests of people related to the management field. Activities included in this field of interest vary from effective resource management, feasibility analyses and solving business problems to the development of skills and fostering of motivation in relation to human resources. Knowledge regarding specific techniques of strategic administration and business management are required to carry out these activities.

Safety

Those who prefer to work in the field of security enjoy carrying out duties of protection, security and surveillance of individuals, goods, data or information. Activities such as protecting people who work with an entity and their staff in order to prevent offences and crimes, as well participating in processes that investigate criminal activity are examples of the professional tasks that comprise this field. Knowing the laws that are applicable in the field or professional context within which this task takes place is key when carrying out these kinds of activities.

In-company security manager

Maritime safety and quality inspector

Maintenance manager

Mechanical workshop manager

Airport duty manager

• Work hours

  This occupation is a vast responsibility and requires full availability (24 hours a day).

• Salary

  Salary range: between 25.965 and 36.883 euros annum gross. Median: 30.914 euros annum gross.
  
  Source: Report "Observatory of Jobs and Salaries of the Labour Market. Barcelona Activa", elaborated by ICSA Grupo. April 2015.

• Professional category

  Middle management