Trainee - Apprentice (ILHBS)

Purpose/Objective

Trainee ILHBS/ Screener is responsible to ensure the safe and efficient screening of hold baggage, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and the detection of prohibited items or security threats.
The Screener will be responsible for operating screening equipment, documenting findings, collaborating with other security staff, and interacting with passengers to maintain the highest standards of security.

Key Responsibilities of Role

Baggage Screening and Threat Detection: - Attend all the regulatory trainings and clear trainings as per the regulatory attempts - Operate X-BIS equipment for image analysis to detect Dangerous Goods, Prohibited Articles, Weapons, or Ammunition in check-in baggage as per Avsec circulars/ orders /guidelines and SOPs.

• Perform physical inspections and ETD tests for baggage flagged during X-ray screening.
• Maintain a high standard of TIP (Threat Image Projection) scores to reflect strong image interpretation capabilities.
  Compliance with Aviation Security Directives: - Follow BCAS and DGCA guidelines to ensure strict compliance during baggage handling and inspection tasks.
• Record and document all findings and operations to meet audit and inspection requirements.
  Equipment Maintenance and Pre-Operational Checks: - Conduct routine pre-operational checks of X-BIS, ETD, CT-EDS other security equipment to confirm their readiness and functionality.
• Report equipment malfunctions or downtime and assist in maintaining operational registers.
  Stakeholder Interaction and Coordination: - Work collaboratively with CISF and Airlines staff during physical baggage inspections or suspicious item resolutions.
• Provide timely updates to supervisors about ongoing operations or issues that may require intervention.
  Time Management and Efficiency: - Ensure baggage screening and inspection are completed within strict timelines to avoid operational delays.
• Balance thoroughness and speed to maintain operational flow without compromising safety.
  Workplace Conduct and Decorum: - Maintain professionalism and discipline at all times, contributing positively to the team environment.
• Uphold organizational standards in workplace behavior, ensuring compliance with company policies.
  Key Stakeholders - Internal: 1.
  CSO 2.
  Lead Avsec Audit & Compliance 3.
  Pass Section 4.
  Lead - ILHBS/ Duty Manager - ILHBS/ Sr Screener 5.
  Terminal Operations 6.
  IT 7.
  HR Department 8.
  Compliance and Regulatory Teams 9.
  Other Airport Departments (e.
  g.
  , Operations, Customer Service) Key Stakeholders - External: 1.
  Transportation Security Administration (TSA) 2.
  Aircraft Operator 3.
  Airport Authorities 4.
  Passengers 5.
  ASG 6.
  BCAS 7.
  Local Police 8.
  Service Providers 9.
  Law Enforcement Agencies 10.
  Regulatory Bodies 11.
  Industry Associations

Technical Competencies

BI / Data Analytics Management,Investigation and Due Diligence,Systems & Technology Management,Security Control Room Operations Management,In-Line Baggage Holding and Screening (ILBHS) Management

Qualifications and Experience

Educational Qualifications: 1.
High school diploma or equivalent.
2.
Bachelor’s or equivalent degree Certifications: 1.
TSA certification required; Desirable to have cleared AVSEC basic course by BCAS, standalone / Inline Screeners certification by BCAS, DGR CAT 12 certification by DGCA Approved training center 2.
NCC – “C” or “B” Certificate Holder will be preferred Work Experience: 1.
Freshers or 1 year of experience in security screening or a related field, preferably within an airport setting.
2.
Experience operating screening equipment and familiarity with security protocols.
Physical Qualification: 1.
Visual accuracy - Eyesight shall be equal or better than 20/60 in both eyes without glasses / 2.
lenses or equal or better that 20 / 20 in one eye and 20 / 30 in the other when using glasses 3.
or contact lenses.
Adequate color perception shall be required.
4.
Hearing – Hearing loss in each ear should be less than 30 dB when tested by audio graph for 5.
frequencies below 2000 Hz.
6.
Speech – There shall be clear ability to communicate orally efficiently and effectively.
7.
Movement-of-crisis communication necessitates that screening personnel be free from any 8.
pronounced speed impediment.
9.
Sense of smell – Security personnel shall have the ability to sense Oduor 10.
Deportment & Appearance - Security personnel must demonstrate a high standard of civility, deportment, appearance and sobriety as well as offer the public all appropriate courtesies