Transportation Security Officer

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.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
• Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries.
• 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.
• If a sufficient number of applications are received, the announcement may close before the published closing date.

Requirements

• Conditions of employment
• Conditions of Employment You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
• You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
• Selective Service registration is required.
• Must pass a structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation
• Subject to post-employment random drug and/or alcohol testing
• Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed.
• Must be proficient in English (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, comprehending).
• Mandatory travel for training and occasional travel may be required
• Exposure to potentially lethal devices and dangerous chemicals is inherent in this position.
• Physical Demands: Must meet and maintain physical requirements (including an assessment of physical abilities) including, but not limited to, the following:
• Maintain physical agility to ensure ability to squat and bend.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and manipulate baggage, containers, weighing approximately 50 pounds and other objects subject to security processing.
• Ability to walk up to three (3) miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods (up to 4 hours) of time.
• The requirements above must be met at the time of application submission. Additional requirements can be found in the Qualifications section.
• If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.
• If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all app

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