Transportation Security Officer (tso)
Company: Transportation Security Administration
Location: pasco
Posted on: May 3, 2021
Job Description:
SummaryAny offers of employment made pursuant to this
announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities
concerning, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders,
interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of
Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These
authorities are subject to change.Learn more about this agency
ResponsibilitiesFor more information on working at Tri-Cities
Airport, please Click Here.Salary Information: The salary range
listed above includes locality pay of 15.95%. The current starting
hourly rate for this position is $16.51.Hiring: TSA may apply a
gender-specific (male or female) hiring preference to fill TSO
positions in order to meet security mission and same gender
pat-down job-related requirements. At airport locations where it is
necessary to apply the hiring preference, candidates of the needed
gender will be provided preference in the scheduling of the
computer based aptitude test, airport assessments, processing and
selection.DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism,
secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard
cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.Securing Travel,
Protecting People-At the TSA, you will serve in a high-stakes
environment to safeguard the American way of life. Across the
nation, you will be on the front line of the DHS's TSA team as they
secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and public transit
systems, thus protecting our transportation infrastructure and
ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. Realistic Job
Preview: The Realistic Job Preview gives you an honest, objective
and vivid portrait of what it means to work as a Transportation
Security Officer (TSO) and provides employee testimonies about both
the good and the challenging aspects of being a TSO. To view the
video, please Click Here.Transportation Security Officers (TSOs)
provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and
aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. This
includes: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.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.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.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.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.Travel Required Occasional travel - A minimum of two
(2) weeks of travel in a full-time duty status will be required to
complete TSA's New Hire training. New Hire training and travel
requirements vary by duty location and may require up to six (6)
weeks of full-time duty status travel. This training will occur
away from the employee's airport of record. Employees will be paid
for compensable hours and reimbursed for authorized travel expenses
per TSA Travel Policy. While employed with TSA, other occasional
travel may be required.Supervisory status No Promotion Potential E
Job family (Series) 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Help
Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or
U.S. National and at least 18 years of age Pass a drug screening,
medical evaluation, and background investigation Subject to
post-employment random drug and/or alcohol testing Must be
registered for Selective Service (males born after 12/31/59) Must
be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed
Mandatory travel for training and occasional travel may be required
The qualification requirements listed above must be met at the time
of application submission.Veterans' Preference: TSA will provide
employment preference to eligible veterans by applying veterans'
preference as defined in the Aviation and Transportation Security
Act (PL 107-71) and to those eligible under the provisions of Title
5, United States Code (USC), Section 2108.Selective Service
Registration Requirement: TSA policy requires verification of
Selective Service registration for male applicants born after
12/31/59. To find out if you initially meet the Selective Service
registration requirement for TSA employment, please Click
Here.Credit: Applicants must not have delinquent Federal or State
taxes, or past due child support payments.E-Verify: DHS uses
E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of
all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more
about E-Verify, including your rights and
responsibilities.Residency Requirement: To ensure adequate
background investigative coverage, applicants are required to have
resided within the United States for three of the last five years
immediately prior to applying for this position. For those
applicants who do not meet this residency requirement, an exception
may be granted under the following circumstances - (1) applicant
worked for U.S. Government in foreign countries in federal civilian
or military capacities; (2) applicant was or is a dependent
accompanying a federal civilian or military employee serving in
foreign countries; (3) applicant who studied abroad at a U.S.
affiliated college or university; or (4) applicant who has a
current and adequate federal background investigation completed for
a federal or Government contractor
position.QualificationsApplicants must meet these qualifications in
order to be further evaluated in the TSO hiring process:Have a high
school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), High School
Equivalency Test (HiSET), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion
(TASC) credential OR at least one year of full-time work experience
in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray
technicianBe proficient in the English language (i.e., able to
read, write, speak, and comprehend)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.EducationAdditional informationNo
moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid
for this position, or while in application for this position.This
position is not a law enforcement position and therefore, is not
covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay or Law Enforcement
Retirement. Per the President's 2014 Fair Employment memo, TSA
policy is to not adversely consider a candidate based on
unemployment or financial difficulty through no fault of their
own.TSA is an excepted service agency. Employment with TSA does not
confer the "Competitive Status" that generally results from
selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. However,
permanent employees who have at least one year of continuous
service with TSA will be eligible to apply for positions in other
Federal agencies under the OPM-DHS Interchange Agreement.Reasonable
Accommodation: Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for
any part of the application and hiring process should contact the
TSA HRAccess Help Desk at 1-877-872-7990 or TTY
1-877-872-7992.Bargaining Unit Status: This position is in the
bargaining unit for which the American Federation of Government
Employees (AFGE) is the exclusive representative.Reemployed
Annuitants: Since the TSO position is permanent, it does not meet
the eligibility requirement for a salary offset waiver under the
National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2010.
Therefore, former Federal or Postal Service employees who are
receiving a civilian retirement annuity may have their salary
reduced by the amount of their pension, which could result in a
biweekly net pay as low as zero dollars ($0.00) or a debt owed to
the Federal Government. TSO Dress and Appearance Responsibilities:
TSOs are required to adhere to the Personal Appearance Standard
that requires a neat, clean and professional appearance while on
duty or while wearing a uniform. This includes adherence to
policies on accessories and grooming. For example, with the
exception of 1/4 inch stud-type earrings, body and/or tongue
piercing may not be visible to the public. In addition, tattoos of
any kind on the head, face, and exposed areas of the neck must be
covered at all times and not visible to the general public. TSA
issued and approved items such as turtlenecks or dickies may be
used to cover tattoos on the lower neck.Work Schedules for
Part-time Positions: Specific work shifts and schedules will be
determined by the airport.Part-time shifts generally range from
16-32 hours per weekPart-time work consists of shift-work on any
day from Sunday through Saturday, which may include irregular
hours, nights, holidays, overtime, extended shifts and weekend
shifts, changing shifts, and split shiftsA "split-shift" consists
of any two work shifts, each lasting at least two (2) hours in one
24-hour period, with at least two (2) hours between work
shiftsMaintaining Employment: All TSOs must maintain the standard
level of certification and fitness for duty, to include:Completing
classroom training, on-the-job training, and all initial
certification testingRecurrent and specialized training and
recertification tests on a periodic basisPassing background
investigations, including a criminal check and credit check, and
all randomly administered drug and alcohol screening tests Read
more How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job
based on how well you meet the qualifications above.If you meet the
minimum qualifications, you may be invited to take a Computer Based
Test (CBT) to confirm English language proficiency and evaluate
x-ray interpretation aptitude. Upon passing the CBT, you will be
eligible to be scheduled for additional assessments, which include:
(1) a structured interview to determine, among other qualities,
your decision making skill and your ability to work with teams and
the general public; (2) a drug screening; and, (3) a job related
medical evaluation that includes a color vision test, vision exam,
hearing exam, and adequate joint mobility exam (in part to
determine the physical potential to repeatedly lift and/or carry up
to 50 pounds, to stand for prolonged periods (e.g. 3-4 hours) of
time without a break, and to walk up to three miles during a
shift). Upon passing these assessments, you will be subject to a
pre-hire background investigation. Based upon passing the pre-hire
background investigation and a qualitative evaluation of the
criteria above, you will be placed in one of the following
categories:Best Qualified: Applicants demonstrating a superior
level of all evaluation criteria.Highly Qualified: Applicants
demonstrating a more than satisfactory level of the evaluation
criteria.Qualified: Applicants demonstrating minimal or basic
satisfactory qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and
abilities. Open to All U.S. Citizens and U.S. NationalsFor further
information concerning U.S. citizenship, please Click Here.For more
information on TSO medical requirements, please Click Here.For more
information on TSO eligibility standards and background
requirements, please Click Here.For definitions of terms found in
this announcement, please Click Here. To preview questions please
click here. Read more Background checks and security
clearanceSecurity clearance Not Required Drug test required Yes
Help Required DocumentsIf you are claiming Veteran's Preference
based upon period of service, a compensable disability, a widow or
spouse entitlement, or as a Purple Heart recipient, please submit a
copy of the following documents, as applicable: Form DD-214 -
Certification of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4
copy), Form SF-15 - Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference,
and any documentation that supports your claim (e.g., Department of
Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later. Please refer to the
SF-15 form to determine what documentation is required. To access
this form, please Click Here.)A copy of your most recent
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) if you are a current or
former Federal employee. Current or former U.S. Postal Service
employees should submit a copy of their Notification of Personnel
Action (PS-50). If you are relying on your education to meet
qualification requirements: Education must be accredited by an
accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools
accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required
information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an
ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating. Help BenefitsA
career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits. DHS offers competitive salaries and an
attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision,
life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings
Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee
Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.
Other benefits may include: uniform allowance; health and wellness
programs; transportation subsidies; and tuition reimbursement. DHS
is committed to employee development and offers a variety of
employee training and developmental opportunities. For more
information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Employee
Benefits."Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows
employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the
maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their
leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed
position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign
duty location - 360 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment
for any leave forfeited under these circumstances. Starting a
career with TSA as a TSO may lead to promotion possibilities within
DHS.Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the
type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time,
part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more
information on the specific benefits offered.
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