# Airport ID Officer

> Heraklion International Airport · Heraklion, Greece · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-11

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Security Operations

## Description

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**International Airport of Heraklion, Crete S.A.** is currently looking for a:

**Airport ID Officer (AIDO)**

**Responsibilities**

-   Receive, review, and process applications for Airport ID Cards & Vehicle permits in accordance with approved procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
-   Verify the completeness, accuracy, and validity of submitted documentation, including identity verification, employment or contractual status, operational justification, and required authorizations
-   Verify that applicable background-check, security-training, and other eligibility requirements have been satisfactorily fulfilled before issuing or activating Airport ID Cards
-   Support the issuance, renewal, replacement, modification, suspension, and cancellation of Airport ID Cards
-   Ensure the accurate registration and updating of cardholder information within the Airport ID Management System
-   Provide clear guidance to authorized company representatives regarding application procedures, documentation requirements, and Airport ID obligations
-   Support the implementation of access authorization procedures for airport restricted areas, Security Restricted Areas (SRA), and Critical Parts of Security Restricted Areas, as applicable
-   Verify that access privileges correspond to the cardholder's approved operational responsibilities and demonstrated need for access
-   Identify and report discrepancies, irregularities, unauthorized requests, or potential non-compliance relating to Airport ID applications and access privileges
-   Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date electronic and paper-based records relating to Airport ID applications, authorizations, and cardholder information
-   Ensure appropriate handling, secure storage, controlled access, and retention of personal data and security-sensitive information
-   Coordinate with authorized representatives of airport departments, airlines, ground handling companies, contractors, service providers, and other airport stakeholders regarding Airport ID applications and requirements
-   Support internal security audits, inspections, compliance assessments, and corrective action follow-up activities relating to Airport ID management

**Requirements**

-   Secondary education diploma required; a university degree or vocational qualification in Business Administration, Security Management, Information Systems, or a related field is considered an advantage
-   ECDL certification or equivalent demonstrated digital proficiency
-   Previous experience in administration, identification card management, access control, security operations, or another regulated operational environment
-   Familiarity with airport access authorization procedures, aviation security regulations, and related digital management systems is desirable
-   Experience working with identification management software, or related digital platforms is an advantage
-   Fluency in Greek and English, both written and spoken; additional languages are an advantage

**Competencies**

-   Strong organizational and administrative skills, attention to detail, and effective prioritization
-   High level of accuracy and reliability in processing applications, verifying documentation, and maintaining records
-   Good understanding of identification, authorization, confidentiality, and access control principles
-   Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with internal and external airport stakeholders

## Apply

[Apply at Heraklion International Airport](https://apply.workable.com/heraklion-international-airport/j/960CE1CF5E/apply)

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