GardaWorld Pre-Board Screening Officer Hiring Process

Embarking on a career in security can be quite rewarding. GardaWorld is one of the primary contractors for pre-boarding screening officers in Canada. Every screening officer in Canada is security cleared and goes through a rigorous baggage scanner training program. The role of screening officer is an essential piece in ensuring the security of air travellers, airport employees, airline staff, and others who work in airports. GardaWorld screening officers are a vital contribution to Canada's overall security they work in a team that keeps Canadian citizens and skies safe. Let's learn some more about the Garda employment screening process.

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What is the hiring process like for a GardaWorld Pre-Board Screener?

The interview process for a pre-board screener is not simple. Recruitment can take anywhere from one week to a couple of months. Here is an outline of the steps involved in Pre-Boarding Screening Officer recruitment process:

1. Online application
2. Screen Tests
3. Short Same Day Interview
4. Final Interview
5. Background Check
6. Medical Check
7. FAQs

Online Application

The first step in the recruitment process involves going to the GardaWorld site (gardaworld.me) and searching for a job position that matches what you are looking for. Submit an online application and attach your resume. Make sure to create a pre-board screening officer resume that matches as closely as possible the description of the job. If your resume is of interest you can expect to be called in to take an employment exam anywhere from one day to a couple of weeks later.

Screen Tests

There are two screen tests you will need to take during the interview process The Object Recognition Test or X-Ray exam and a Basic English and Math test. The X-Ray test will simulate the airport scanner images that you will encounter on the job as a pre-boarding security screening officer. The Basic English and Math Test is a typical aptitude test designed to assess each potential candidate's English language proficiency, math skills, reading comprehension, and logical thinking.

Click here to learn more details about the Object Recognition Test and Basic English and Math Test.

Short Same Day Interview

This interview may happen on the same day as the exams depending on time. Or, it may be combined with the next interview. The initial interview will last anywhere between 5-10 minutes.The recruiter will ask mostly logistical and competency based questions e.g. Are you available 24/7? Do you speak French?

Final Interview

If you pass all the initial phases of the interview process, a recruiter will call you back for a thirty minute final interview. Remember to come early to this interview. It is very important to create a good first impression. Even though you are familiar with seeing airport employees wearing GardaWorld uniforms you should come formal to the interview. The most important thing to remember is to say that you have availability twenty four hours a day seven days a week. New recruits will typically get worst shifts and as you gain seniority you can make a better schedule. The way to get your foot into the door is to take those bad shifts at first.

GardaWorld Pre-Board Screening Officer Interview Questions

• What skills do you have that would make you a good candidate to be a screening officer?
• Tell me about a time where you gave great customer service?
• Why do you want to work with GardaWorld?
• What is the first thing you would do on your first day at the airport?
• What do you know about the duties of a screening officer?
• If someone does not allow you to check their bag what do you do?
• If we were to reach out to any of your previous employers what do you think they would say about you?
• What would you do if you encountered an angry customer?
• What do you think good customer service as a pre-boarding security screener would look like?

Background Security Check

At the end of the testing interview day you will sign a release form for a background security check. This is a good sign, only those that passed through the previous hiring process steps will be asked to fill this out. Keep in mind that the security check can take anywhere from 2-6 months. You will be holding a aviation security job and thus ensuring you possess the correct security clearance is integral for the job.

Medical Check

After passing the screen tests and the first short interview you will be given a medical form to complete. The medical form needs to meet Canadian Airport and Transportation Security Administration (CATSA) standards. Keep in mind the sooner you get all your paperwork in the sooner you can start working.

GardaWorld Pre-Boarding Security Screening Officer FAQs

Who is GardaWorld?

GardaWorld is one of the leading companies providing a wide gamut of security services. Originating in Canada, they employ over 62,000 thousand employees providing their services across the globe. Whether it be security products, physical security, consulting or travel security they pride themselves on being expert leaders within the industry. GardaWorld is one of the main contractors for pre-boarding security officers for the Canadian Airport and Transportation Security Administration (CATSA). Any GardaWorld employee will meet CATSA testing and CATSA certification standards.

Which areas to GardaWorld Pre-Boarding Security Officers work in?

Here is a list of which contracted security firms operate in which airports across Canada:

(source: https://www.catsa-acsta.gc.ca/)

What is a pre-board screening officer salary?

Salaries average at about $31,000 to $60,0000. There is lots of opportunity for growth and to explore the specific position within security that might be the best fit.

How many airport security positions are there?

GardaWorld employs 4,300 security professionals in more than 35 airports across Canada and Africa. With many international connections and their vast international experience they are top suppliers for international security needs.

What type of airport security position can you hold with GardaWorld?

GardaWorld provides a full gamut positions within the realm of pre-boarding screening services including:

• Certified passenger screening officers and frontline managers.
• Non-passenger screening of flight and cabin crew.
• Non-passenger screening of vehicles and occupants using both walk-through metal detectors and hand-held metal detectors.
• Cargo screening including physical inspection, screening dogs, explosive trace detection and X-Ray screeners.

What qualifications do you need to be pre-boarding security officer with Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA)?

You must be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and eligible to get and maintain security clearance.

About 60-70% of candidates fail their screen tests. Ensure that you don't delay your career as a pre-boarding security officer and take a look at this GardaWorld PrepPack™. Practice for your aptitude and X-Ray exam in advance!