Security Guard in Basel at Jet Aviation

Location: Basel, BS, CH, 4030
Flexible Work Arrangement: Onsite
Career Level: Professional
Requisition Id: 6527
Since 1967, Jet Aviation has been crafting flight in its smoothest form. From one hangar in Basel, Switzerland, to over 5,000 employees, and some 50 locations worldwide. Aircraft Management, Aircraft Sales, Charter, Completions, Government Services, FBO, Fixed and Rotary Wing Maintenance, and Staffing. Behind every seamless Jet Aviation experience, is a team of dedicated professionals perfecting the art of flight. The artisans of aviation. The craft that brings our customers' journey to life. In the hangar, on the ground, and behind the scenes. Enabling global flight, with passion.

Position Summary

As a Security Guard at Jet Aviation, you will ensure the safety and protection of people, assets, and facilities while representing the company professionally. You will interact with employees, visitors, and customers, applying Jet Aviation's values and vision. This role requires a proactive, autonomous individual capable of identifying improvements, managing small projects, and delivering clear reports and presentations.

This role is initially offered as a six-month temporary assignment with the possibility of transitioning into a permanent position.

Your Role

• Protect employees, company property, and all items of value from potential harm or danger.
• Conduct investigations to safeguard organizational assets.
• Respond to contingency events, including sabotage and severe weather, with the onsite security force.
• Maintain building and premises security through regular patrols and security checks of interior and exterior areas.
• Control access and egress, monitor for suspicious persons, packages, or activities.
• Utilize access control, CCTV, and alarm systems effectively.
• Respond to alarms and emergency situations (first aid, firefighting, etc.) and document daily activities and incident reports.
• Resolve customer inquiries and complaints professionally and fairly.
• Assist crew members with arrangements for hotels, ground transportation, catering, and other vendor services outside usual working hours.
• Work independently with initiative, problem-solving skills, and resourcefulness.
• Utilize IT tools (Microsoft Office Suite, PowerPoint, Excel, Word) to prepare professional reports, presentations, and documentation.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, suggesting and implementing operational enhancements.
• Take ownership of personal or small-scale projects, ensuring proper follow-up, tracking, and reporting of outcomes.
• Working on a shift model Mo-So 24/7

What we offer you

• 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

• 1-3 years' security experience; airport security experience is a plus.
• Valid Security (CQP APS), Fire Fighting (SSIAP 1), and First Aid certificates.
• Clean criminal record and valid driving license.
• Strong IT skills; proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Highly autonomous, proactive, and customer focused.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to interact with all stakeholders professionally.
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to manage small projects and improvements.
• Aligned with Jet Aviation's values: Trust, Honesty, Alignment, Transparency.
• Languages proficiency: minimum C1 level in English and French (written and spoken). German is a plus.

If you are interested in a multicultural, challenging and innovative working environment and your profile matches our requirements, we are looking forward to receiving your online application in English.
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.