What do Pre-Board Screening Officers do?

You will be using your exceptional customer service skills to uphold the safety of passengers and create a positive travel experience by:

Efficiently screening passengers and baggage through airport security checkpoints

Scanning and testing baggage for prohibited items using X-ray machines, metal detectors, other technology, along with physical search techniques

Protecting restricted areas

Managing conflict

Communicating clearly and effectively

Upholding all regulations with vigilance

Why become a Pre-Board Screening Officer?

You will receive paid training at $25.24/hour , increasing to $27.72/hour following the successful completion of training and full certification. You’ll also receive comprehensive benefits and a great uniform!

What You Bring:

Excellent customer service skills, preferably in a high-volume workplace for a minimum of one (1) year

Open availability to work any shift as required by the airport operations, including early mornings, late evenings, weekends,



and statutory holidays

Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal; fluency in French is an asset

Ability to comply with the CATSA medical requirements

High school diploma or equivalent (GED)

Current resident of Victoria, or the surrounding area

Must be a Canadian citizen or a permanent resident

This role will be fully based at Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Work hours will reflect opening hours of the airport, from early morning to evening, and including weekend and holidays.

If you are successful in the application process, you will be required to apply for a Transport Security Clearance (TSC), which requires an extensive background check. Once obtained, you will be eligible to begin the Screening Officer Foundations (SOF) course, which much be successfully passed prior to beginning work as a Pre-Board Screening Officer.

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📌 Pre-Board Screening Officer (British Columbia)
🏢 Paladin Airport Security Services / Services de Sécurité d'Aéroport Paladin
📍 British Columbia