Transportation Security Officer - TSO

Job Description:NETS is seeking Transportation Security Officers (TSO) to work at the Rochester International Airport in Rochester, New York (ROCPlease ensure you read the below overview and requirements for this employment opportunity completely.This position performs a variety of duties related to providing security and protection of air travelers airports and aircrafts. Specifically you will be responsible for identifying dangerous objects in baggage cargo and/or on passengers; and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft. You are required to perform various tasks such as: wanding pat down searches operation of x-ray machines lifting of baggage (up to 50 pounds) and screening and ticket review using electronic and imaging equipment. As a NETS Transportation Security Officer you may perform passenger screening baggage screening or both. You are expected to perform these duties in a courteous and professional manner.Provides the traveling public with the highest levels of security customer service and professionalismPerforms a variety of duties related to providing security and protection of air travelers airports and aircrafts and various tasks such as: pat down searches operation of x-ray machines property searches and ticket document checking using electronic and imaging equipmentContinuously and effectively interact with the public giving directions and responding to inquiries in a reasonable tone and mannerStand and remain standing for periods up to three hours without sittingLift and/or assist another individual to lift (from the ground) an object weighing 50 poundsMaintain focus and awareness within a stressful environment containing numerous distractions which includes noise from alarms machinery people time pressure disruptive and disruptive passengers and the requirement to identify and locate potentially life-threatening devices and devices intended on creating massive destructionMake effective decisions in both crisis and routine situationsPerform other duties as assignedQualificationsHigh School Diploma GED or equivalent; or minimum one year work experience in security work aviation screener work or x-ray technician workMust possess excellent communication skills and the ability to represent NETS in a positive and professional manner when interacting with the traveling public and stakeholdersExcellent visual observation and identification skillsSkill sufficient to operate all advanced technologies and security equipment at screening checkpointsMust have the ability to attain dual function certificationMust be a US citizen or US NationalMust be proficient in English (reading writing speaking and listening)Must possess excellent mental abilities (visual observation and identification mental rotation)Must possess excellent interpersonal skills (responsibility honesty integrity)Must possess excellent work valuesAble to work irregular hours and/or shifts including split shifts holidays weekends overtime and extended hoursAble to successfully complete required classroom and on-the-job training and certification examsAbility to obtain a successful background investigation including criminal and credit checks required. Credit checks that reveal any of the following will result in ineligibility for this position: 1) defaulted on $7500 or more in debt (excluding certain circumstances of bankruptcy); 2) owe any delinquent federal or state taxes; or 3) owe any past due child support paymentsMust meet the following medical standards:Distance vision correctable to 20/30 better in the best eye and 20/100 or better in the worse eyeNear vision correctable to 20/50 or better binocularColor perception (e.g. red green blue yellow orange purple brown black white gray) note: color filters (e.g. contact lenses) for enhancing color discrimination are prohibitedHearing as measured by audiometry cannot exceed: a) an average hearing loss of 30 decibels (ANSI) at 5 and 3000Hz in each ear b) single readings of 50 decibels at 2000 or 3000 Hz in each ear c) single reading of 55 decibels at 4000 Hz in each earAdequate joint mobility dexterity and range of motion strength and stability (to lift and move up to 50 pounds) as well as a complete medical evaluation including cardiovascular system hypertension etc.Ability to maintain focus awareness and work within a stressful environment which includes noise for alarms machinery people distractions and time pressurePass a Drug and Alcohol Screening and random screening.Conditions of Continued Employment:In addition you must successfully complete any required training at the FLETC Training Academy located in Glynco GA or at another location determined by TSA. This will be followed with on-the-job training and a certification examination.Continued employment is contingent upon passing recurrent training and certification exams on a periodic basis. xhyhwjd This is a non-critical sensitive National Security position that requires you to be fingerprinted photographed and complete appropriate security paperwork including a TSA background Investigation for National Security Positions.