1. 18 years old

 

(Preferred:) You don’t need any academic record, but it is recommended and preferred by recruiters

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(Extra tip: If you have experience in the police or armed forces, which is the military, it will help you a lot)

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2. Physical fitness (You may be needed to respond to incidents on foot in a short amount of time without a vehicle)

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3. Customer Service (Highly preferred by employers since you will come in contact with a lot of passengers)

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4. Work history background check

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5. Personal history background check

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6. Criminal convictions background check (You will need to notify your employer if you have any convictions)

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7. Security Industry Authority Line License (United Kingdom, but it differs from country-to-country. Overall, you may need a license from the country you want to work in as an airport security officer, to apply for one you can visit your government website for more information.)