Transportation Security Officer – Homeland Security Jobs

Position Summary:

Key Responsibilities:

• Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs.
• Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches. This may include application of risk-based security screening protocols that vary based on program requirements.
• Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior, and is open to change and adapts to new information or unexpected obstacles.

Required Education & Experience:

• Mandatory travel for training and occasional travel may be required
• Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
• At least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician
• Must be registered for Selective Service (males born after 12/31/59)
• Pass a drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation
• Be proficient in the English language (i.e., able to read, write, speak, and comprehend)
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and at least 18 years of age
• Be proficient in the English language (i.e., able to read, write
• Subject to post-employment random drug and/or alcohol testing
• Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed