How to hire an airline security representative

How to hire an airline security representative, step by step

Here's a step-by-step airline security representative hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write an airline security representative job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new airline security representative
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the airline security representative you need to hire. Certain airline security representative roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

   Yes

   No

   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them an airline security representative to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire an airline security representative that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of airline security representatives.

   Type of Airline Security Representative	Description	Hourly rate
   Airline Security Representative	Security guards and gaming surveillance officers patrol and protect property against theft, vandalism, terrorism, and illegal activity.	$12-38
   Officer	An officer is responsible for managing the daily operations of the assigned area, ensuring its peace and security by monitoring and reporting unusual and suspicious activities. Officers are the ones enforcing strict safety protocols and procedures to maintain the order within the premises... Show more	$12-49
   Non-Commissioned Officer	A non-commissioned officer (NCO) is responsible for maintaining peace and order during military operations and training. Non-commissioned officers' duties include leading soldiers' training for military operations, responding to the soldiers' concerns that involve their physical and mental well-being, and utilizing military equipment and tools properly while following strict regulatory procedures... Show more	$37-68

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • DOD
   • SCI
   • Security Clearance
   • Data Entry
   • PowerPoint
   • Personnel Security
   • Sap Security
   • JPAS
   • Security Support
   • Customer Service
   • Visitor Control
   • ICD
   • Security Education
   • SIMS

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   Responsibilities:

   • Manage the application for the FCL, maintain e-FCL and track clearance progress; provide CEO reports for require clearance actions.
   • Conduct regular self-audits to ensure adherence to DoD security policies and protection of classify holdings.
   • Complete numerous DSS on-line training courses during this period.
   • Conduct daily verification of personnel's clearance and EQIP status via JPAS.
   • Initiate, coordinate, and track clearance processing for employees and subcontractors using JPAS.
   • Receive CPR, first aid, customer relationship, and other security refresher courses.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your airline security representative job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. An airline security representative can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, airline security representatives' average salary in mississippi is 51% less than in massachusetts.
   • Seniority. Entry-level airline security representatives 69% less than senior-level airline security representatives.
   • Certifications. An airline security representative with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in an airline security representative's salary.

   Average airline security representative salary

   $45,069yearly

   $21.67 hourly rate

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   Entry-level airline security representative salary

   $25,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 22, 2025

4. Writing an airline security representative job description

   A good airline security representative job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of an airline security representative job description:

   Airline security representative job description example

   The starting wage for this position is $14/hr

   Not only do you get to be part of an organization where you Drive your Potential , Power your Passion !! Below are a few perks and discounts:

   • 401K with company match
   • Company Profit Sharing
   • Full medical + HSA (optional)
   • Career Growth with hands-on learning
   • 40% off any standard Hertz Rental (friends/family)
   • Tuition Reimbursement

   Essential Requirements:

   Job Description:

   A Security Representative at Hertz works in the security booth at the exit of our lot. You will check out customers as they leave the Hertz property to ensure the customer has matching numbers on the vehicle and the rental contract. This includes: directing traffic, scanning vehicle numbers into a handheld computer, dealing with customers in a polite, professional manner, working outside in all weather elements.
   
   

   Qualifications:

   Must be 20 years of age or older. A valid driver’s license is required. Strong computer skills are a must. Multi-tasking is required. Excellent written and spoken communication. All employment is contingent on successful completion of a background check.

   Apply today and shift your career into drive for tomorrow!

   :

   At Hertz, we champion and celebrate a culture of diversity and inclusion. We take affirmative steps to promote employment and advancement opportunities. The endless variety of perspectives, experiences, skills and talents that our employees invest in their work every day represent a significant part of our culture – and our success and reputation as a company.

   Individuals are encouraged to apply for positions because of the characteristics that make them unique.

   Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Hertz is a drug free workplace.

   EOE, including disability/veteran

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5. Post your job

   There are a few common ways to find airline security representatives for your business:

   • Promoting internally or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to meet candidates with the right educational background.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to recruit passive job-seekers.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your airline security representative job on Zippia to find and recruit airline security representative candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit airline security representatives, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents to see if they match your ideal candidate profile. If you think a candidate is good enough for the next step, you can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new airline security representative

   Once you've found the airline security representative candidate you'd like to hire, it's time to write an offer letter. This should include an explicit job offer that includes the salary and the details of any other perks. Qualified candidates might be looking at multiple positions, so your offer must be competitive if you like the candidate. Also, be prepared for a negotiation stage, as candidates may way want to tweak the details of your initial offer. Once you've settled on these details, you can draft a contract to formalize your agreement.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new airline security representative. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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