Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
Company: Transportation Security Administration
Location: Redding
Posted on: August 2, 2022
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Job Description:
For more information on working at Redding Municipal Airport,
please Click Here.Salary Information: The salary range listed above
includes locality pay of 16.20%. The current starting hourly rate
for this position is $16.90. Sign-on Bonus: The Transportation
Security Administration is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000
for this location; $500 after onboarding and an additional $500
after one year of service. This initiative applies to TSO new hires
who onboard prior to September 30, 2022.. 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.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 requirements listed above must be met at the time of
application submission.COVID-19: To ensure compliance with an
applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be
supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of
ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to
implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant
to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019
Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a
Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants
must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043,
that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may
request information regarding the vaccination status of selected
applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety
protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical
distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine.Other Requirements:
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
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.Additional 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. For more information on
the Fair Employment policy, see "Additional Resources" here. 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 HC ServeU Customer
Care at HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov. 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 shifts Maintaining 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
tests A 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. 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.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. Learn more about TSA's commitment
to providing employment opportunities for qualified, eligible
veterans.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.You may preview questions for this
vacancy. A 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.As a new or
existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a
range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you
have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an
intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following
benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're
eligible under their policies.If 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: DD
Form 214, FEB 2022 Certificate of Uniformed Service copies for
either the Service, Veteran Administration, or Department of Labor
which provide the Special Additional Information citing the
Character of Service; or prior year versions of the DD Form 214
Certification of Release or Discharge from Active Duty copies
Service-2, or Member-4 which provide Special Additional Information
citing the Character of Service, 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.Applications will be accepted online until 11:59
p.m. Eastern Standard/Daylight Time on the closing date of the job
opportunity announcement (JOA). However, if a sufficient number of
applications are received, the announcement may be closed before
the published application deadline. Therefore, applicants are
strongly encouraged to promptly apply online and in advance of the
announcement closing date. Application Steps: To submit your
application online: Step #1: Click the "Apply Online" button from
the USAJOBS application page Step #2: Enter information into the
resume fields and follow the process outlined in USAJOBS for
creating and submitting your USAJOBS resume Step #3: Submit any
required supporting documentation. Please ensure you have included
the Required Documents listed above, if applicable. We strongly
encourage you to apply online. If you are unable to apply online,
please contact the HC ServeU Customer Care before the closing of
this announcement for alternative options on how to apply. Please
email your question or concern to HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov. An
"Employment Packet" will be sent to you via
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