Lead Transportation Security Officer

Quick Facts

• Role: Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO)

• Location/Unit: Roberts Field (RDM) — Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS)

Description

Serve in a high-stakes transportation security role leading at least three full-performance Transportation Security Officers, and as assigned, trainee and apprentice officers. You will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks based on workflow and employee skill level, and adjust to meet established priorities. Implement security screening procedures, assist investigations of incidents, respond to breaches and emergencies, and train team members while coordinating resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide input to supervisors and managers on human resources matters (performance, promotions, reassignments, awards)

• Implement security screening procedures in line with TSA objectives and directives

• Assist with investigations and prepare incident reports and required documents

• Respond to security breaches and emergency situations

• Train team members, monitor progress, and represent the team in communications with supervisors to obtain resources (e.g., hardware/software)

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. national

• At least 18 years of age at time of application

• Favorable background investigation

• Pass pre-employment drug screening; subject to random post-employment drug and alcohol testing

• Selective Service registration required

• Available for various shifts and overtime as needed

• Meet and maintain medical requirements for screening work (including physical abilities, vision, hearing, and color perception thresholds)

• Ability to manipulate and lift baggage/containers and repeatedly lift/carry items up to 50 pounds

• Physical agility to squat, bend, and lean to inspect individuals and baggage/cargo

• Ability to walk up to two miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods (3–4 hours)

• Vision thresholds (correctable to 20/30 or better in best eye; 20/100 or better in worst eye; near vision correctable to 20/40 or better)

• Hearing thresholds (average hearing loss of 25 decibels at 500/1000/2000/3000 Hz; no greater than 45 decibels at 4000/6000 Hz)

• Distinguish principal colors used on automated screens; color filters are prohibited

• Emergency Essential (EE) position—remain in duty status if an emergency arises

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance

• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))

• Flexible Spending Account

• Employee Assistance Program

• Paid personal leave and federal holidays

• Additional potential benefits: flexible work schedules, telework, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, uniform allowance, health and wellness programs, fitness centers

• Employee training and developmental opportunities