Transportation Security Officer

Overview Transportation Security Officers provide security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Their duties may also extend to securing high‑profile events, important figures, or anything that includes or impacts our transportation systems. Salary Information The salary range for Denver, CO (DEN – Denver International Airport) is $58,533 to $72,167 (or $28.05 to $34.58 per hour), including locality pay of 30.52%, and a retention incentive of 15% of adjusted pay that is unique to this duty location. The continuation of the incentive portion of this hourly rate is contingent upon annual approval and funding. 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. Duties 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 50 lbs. 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 being open to change and adapting to new information or unexpected obstacles. PPE and Safety Employees occupying frontline positions may be required to wear TSA‑approved and issued personal protective equipment (PPE), including surgical masks, face shields, and nitrile gloves. TSA prioritizes the health and safety of its employees. Physical Demands Maintain physical agility to ensure ability to squat and bend. Ability to repeatedly lift and manipulate baggage, containers, weighing approximately 50 lbs 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. Requirements 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 (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. Qualifications Experience: At least one year of full‑time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X‑ray technician. Education: Have a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency certificate. Additional Requirements Occasional travel: A minimum of three (3) weeks of travel in a full‑time duty status may be required to complete TSA's new‑hire training. Training and travel requirements vary by duty location and may require up to six (6) weeks of full‑time duty status travel. Selective Service Registration Requirement: Verification of Selective Service registration for male applicants born after 12/31/59. Credit Check: Applicants must not have delinquent federal or state taxes, or past‑due child support payments. Residency Requirement: Applicants must have resided within the United States for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying. Exceptions are granted under specific circumstances (work for U.S. Government abroad, etc.). Work Schedules Work shifts are determined by the airport. Full‑time: 40 hours per week; 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. Part‑time: 16–32 hours per week; shift‑work on any day from Sunday through Saturday, with the same possibilities as full‑time. Maintaining Employment 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 tests. Bargaining Unit Status This position is in the bargaining unit for which the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the exclusive representative. 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; paid federal holidays; flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5 2016, who is a veteran with a service‑connected disability rating of 30 % or more. #J-18808-Ljbffr Transportation Security Administration (TSA)