Airport Security Screener / Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

Leidos • Rochester, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Leidos is seeking expressions of interest from experienced screening professionals currently working as Transportation Security Officers at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC), in connection with its pursuit of the TSA Screening Partnership Program task order at ROC. If awarded the work, Leidos intends to offer eligible professionals an opportunity to continue the screening mission. Both full-time and part-time interest is welcome. The opportunity is contingent on Leidos being awarded the task order and on work authorization; expressing interest does not guarantee an offer, continued employment, or placement. Any offer is subject to Leidos and TSA hiring, qualification, and vetting requirements.

The role screens passengers and carry-on and checked baggage for prohibited items and potential threats under TSA-approved procedures. Screening duties use TSA-approved technology and include passenger interaction, alarm resolution, required training and certification maintenance, and reporting and safeguarding security information.

Full-time schedules are 40 hours per week. Part-time schedules are flexible, up to 30 hours per week and no more than 1,560 hours per year. ROC checkpoint operations run approximately 3:30 AM–9:30 PM on weekdays and 3:30 AM–8:00 PM on weekends. Early-morning, evening, weekend, and holiday availability is required. The minimum clearance to start is a TSA Public Trust determination; a Secret clearance is not required. TSA pre-hire vetting and suitability determination through TSA Personnel Security are required.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national; U.S. citizenship is required to obtain and maintain a TSA Public Trust determination.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET/TASC), or at least one year of full-time work experience in security work, aviation screener work, or X-ray technician work.
• Demonstrate English proficiency in reading, writing, speaking, and listening.
• Meet applicable TSA screening personnel qualification and assessment requirements.
• Pass and maintain required medical evaluations, including vision, hearing, and joint mobility.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and remain compliant with the drug and alcohol testing program throughout employment.
• Successfully complete TSA pre-hire vetting, including background, criminal history, and financial checks.
• Be able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds, or assist others in lifting, and stand for periods of up to three hours.
• Maintain required training and certifications.
• Be available for early-morning, evening, weekend, and holiday work.

Nice To Haves

• Current TSA certification in passenger checkpoint and/or checked-baggage screening; dual-function certification is preferred.
• Current or recent experience screening at ROC.

Responsibilities

• Screen passengers, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage for prohibited items and potential threats using TSA-approved procedures and technology, including CT X-ray, credential authentication, advanced imaging, walk-through metal detectors, explosives trace detection, and bottled-liquid scanners.
• Conduct pat-down searches, hand-wand screening, and physical bag searches in accordance with TSA Standard Operating Procedures, treating travelers with courtesy, respect, and professionalism.
• Resolve alarms, including on-screen alarm resolution of checked-baggage images and physical searches in the Checked Baggage Resolution Area; monitor the checkpoint exit lane when assigned.
• Assist travelers with disabilities or medical conditions, communicate clearly, and de-escalate situations as TSA procedures require.
• Complete and maintain required TSA training, certifications, proficiency reviews, and medical re-certification.
• Document and report incidents and security concerns, and safeguard Sensitive Security Information (SSI).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED