Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
Company: TSA
Location: Grand Junction
Posted on: January 12, 2021
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Job Description:
Overview Open & closing dates 10/22/2020 to 11/20/2020 Service
Excepted Pay scale & grade SV D Salary $16.34 to $23.34 per hour
Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Part-Time Help Location
Grand Junction, CO MANY vacancies Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Telework eligible NoDuties Summary Any 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 Responsibilities For more information on
working at Grand Junction Regional Airport / Walker Field, 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 $16.34.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. At
this time, this airport is only seeking qualified female candidates
to meet mission related staffing needs. The applications of male
candidates will be accepted but not considered until staffing needs
change. 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.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
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
requiredThe 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,
past due child support payments, and must not have defaulted on
$7,500 or more in delinquent debt (except for some
bankruptcies).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.Qualifications
Applicants 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 technician* Be
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.Education Additional information No 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 week* Part-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 shifts* A
"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 testing* Recurrent and specialized
training and recertification tests on a periodic basis* Passing
background investigations, including a criminal check and credit
check, and all randomly administered drug and alcohol screening
testsHow You Will Be Evaluated You 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. Background checks and security clearance Security
clearance Not Required Drug test required Yes
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