Lead Transportation Security Officer

Company: Department Of Homeland Security
Location: Cody
Posted on: June 9, 2021

Job Description:

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Summary

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please: Click Here

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Responsibilities

As a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO) within Security Operations (SO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS), you will be responsible for leading at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs), and as assigned, trainee and apprentice level TSOs. As an LTSO, you will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level. You will make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Providing input to supervisors and managers concerning a variety of human resources matters including, but not limited to, employee performance, promotions, reassignments, awards, etc.
• Implementing security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives.
• Assisting with investigations of incidents, and preparing incident reports or other documents that convey required information.
• Responding to breaches of security and emergency situations.
• Training team members, monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, and representing the team in communications with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, etc.).

NOTE: Employees occupying frontline positions, i.e., individuals performing security screening operations and occupying positions that involve contact with the traveling public on a regular and recurring basis, are required to wear TSA approved and issued personal protective equipment (PPE). This requirement is in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic and comply with Executive Order 13991 and TSA's Pandemic and Emerging Infectious Disease and Workforce Protection Plan. PPE includes TSA issued surgical masks, face shields, and nitrile gloves. At TSA, the health and safety of our employees is a top priority.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

F

• Job family (Series)

1802 Compliance Inspection And Support

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Conditions of Employment

• You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
• You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND random drug/alcohol testing.
• You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
• Selective Service registration is required.
• See additional "Conditions of Employment" and "Other Information" sections.

Salary Information: In order to recruit and retain highly qualified employees at this location, TSA has approved the payment of a bi-weekly retention incentive. The retention incentive is based on 10% of basic pay. Indefinite continuation of the incentive payment is contingent upon approved funding.

Conditions of Employment: Appointment to this position is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Any individual tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Must meet and maintain medical requirements for screening work (including a medical examination and physical abilities assessment) including, but not limited to, the following:

• Must be able to efficiently and thoroughly manipulate & lift baggage, containers, and other objects subject to security processing;
• Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds;
• Must be able to maintain physical agility that would allow you to squat, bend, and lean to inspect individuals & baggage/cargo;
• Must be able to maintain the ability to walk up to two miles during a shift & stand for prolonged periods (e.g., 3-4 hours) of time;
• Must be able to maintain a measured threshold for sight:
• Distance vision correctable to 20/30 or better in the best eye & 20/100 or better in worst eye. Near vision correctable to 20/40 or better Snellen binocular;
• Must maintain a measured threshold for hearing: Average hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) at 500, 1000, 2000, & 3000 Hz in each ear. No greater than 45 decibels at 4000 & 6000 Hz in each ear;
• Must be able to distinguish principle colors that will be a part of images displayed on automated screens: Color perception (e.g., red, green, blue, yellow, orange, purple, brown, black, white, gray). Note: Color filters for enhancing color discrimination are prohibited;
• Must be able to maintain eligibility for a security clearance;
• Must be able to maintain proficiency in all facets of assigned work sufficient to ensure recertification;
• Must be available to work various shifts & overtime, as needed;
• Must be proficient in English (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, comprehending); and,
• Must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND you will be subject to post-employment random drug & alcohol testing.
• Exposure to potentially lethal devices & dangerous chemicals is inherent in this position.
• This is an Emergency Essential position.

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-F Pay Band you must demonstrate at least six months of specialized experience performing the duties of a Transportation Security Officer at the SV-D Pay Band or GS-5/6 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. Such experience will include:

• Providing front line security protection to air travelers, airports, and airplanes.
• Wanding, performing pat down searches, operating an x-ray machine, screening baggage, and reviewing tickets.
• Identifying dangerous objects on passengers and in baggage or cargo, and preventing these objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Using diverse electronic detection and imaging equipment.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

NOTE: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Minimum Entry Age Requirement: To be determined eligible applicants must have reached the minimum entry age of 18 years at the time their application is submitted and, if selected for the position, will be required to provide such proof prior to appointment.

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