February 05, 2019

Lead Transportation Security Officer, Transportation Security Administration-Huntington

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.).

Requirements:

  • 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.

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:

  • You must be able to efficiently and thoroughly manipulate and lift baggage, containers, and other objects subject to security processing;
  • You must be able to repeatedly lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds;
  • You must be able to maintain physical agility that would allow you to squat, bend, and lean to inspect individuals and baggage/cargo;
  • You must be able to maintain the ability to walk up to two miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods (e.g., 3-4 hours) of time;

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