Shift Leader Security in Basel, Basel-Landschaft at Jet Aviation

Location: Basel, BS, CH, 4030
Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite
Career Level: Professional
Requisition Id: 5875
Position Summary

We are looking for an experienced and customer-oriented Security Shift Leader to join our team. In this role, you will play a key part in ensuring a safe, secure, and welcoming environment for employees, visitors, and partners, while supporting continuous improvement across our security operations.
If you enjoy leading teams, working in a dynamic environment, and combining operational excellence with a strong service mindset, we'd love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities

• Act as a professional and approachable point of contact for clients, visitors, employees, public authorities, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate and oversee the daily activities of the Security Team, promoting collaboration and high performance.
• Ensure security duties are carried out in accordance with established guidelines, procedures, and best practices.
• Support the Manager Security / Lead Security Services in developing and implementing initiatives to continuously improve security and safety operations.
• Contribute to the creation, review, and enforcement of departmental policies and procedures.
• Assess team competencies, provide guidance, and support ongoing skills development.
• Ensure effective communication and information flow within the team.
• Provide comprehensive building and premises security, including regular interior and exterior patrols.
• Manage access and egress control to maintain a safe and secure environment.
• Monitor, identify, and respond to suspicious persons, packages, or activities.
• Regulate and direct traffic when required.
• Operate and monitor security systems such as access control, CCTV, and alarm systems.
• Respond promptly and appropriately to alarms and emergency situations (e.g. first aid, firefighting).
• Maintain accurate documentation of daily operations and incident reports.
• Actively support Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) standards and promote a strong safety culture.
• Ensure EHS requirements are integrated into projects and that contractors comply with site policies at all times.

What we offer

• An exciting and challenging job in a dynamic environment.
• Various opportunities for professional and personal development.
• Working with the latest technologies and tools.
• A motivated and cheerful team that looks forward to working with you.
• Our events are great! We also have lots of fun together outside of working hours

Your Profile

• At least 5 years of experience in a security role; airport security experience is a strong advantage.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• The ability to interact professionally and confidently with internal and external stakeholders at all levels.
• A strong customer-service mindset combined with sound judgment and discretion.
• Fluency in French and English; German is a plus.
• The role requires availability to work on a shift basis from Monday to Sunday
• A clean criminal background check.
• A valid driving license.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (“EEO status”). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.