Lead Transportation Officer

Transportation Security Administration•Florence, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Transportation Officer (LTSO) position is located at Florence Regional Airport (FLO) with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. The LTSO leads at least three full-performance Transportation Security Officers and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice-level officers. The role includes distributing and balancing workloads according to established workflow and employee skill levels, and adjusting assignments to meet priorities. The position is designated Emergency Essential, requiring the employee to remain in duty status if an emergency arises.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Complete a favorable background investigation.
Pass pre-employment drug screening and be subject to random post-employment drug and alcohol testing.
Meet Selective Service registration requirements.
Be available to work various shifts and overtime as needed.
Meet and maintain medical requirements for screening work, including a medical examination and physical abilities assessment.
Be able to manipulate and lift baggage, containers, and other objects subject to security processing, including repeatedly lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Maintain physical agility to squat, bend, and lean to inspect people and baggage or cargo.
Be able to walk up to two miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods, such as three to four hours.
Meet the specified corrected distance and near vision thresholds.
Meet the specified hearing thresholds.
Distinguish the principal colors used in images displayed on automated screens; color-enhancing filters are prohibited.
Have a high school diploma or an accepted high school equivalency credential, or at least one year of full-time experience in security work, aviation screener work, or X-ray technician work.
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the D pay band level or above, typically in or related to Transportation Security Officer work. Qualifying experience includes frontline security protection of air travelers, airports, and airplanes; pat-down searches; operating X-ray machines; screening baggage and reviewing tickets; identifying dangerous objects and preventing them from being transported onto aircraft; and using electronic detection and imaging equipment.

Responsibilities

Lead at least three full-performance-level Transportation Security Officers and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice-level officers.
Identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees according to workflow and skill level, adjusting assignments to meet established priorities.
Provide supervisors and managers with input on human resources matters, including employee performance, promotions, reassignments, and awards.
Implement security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives.
Assist with incident investigations and prepare incident reports or other required documents.
Respond to security breaches and emergency situations.
Train team members and monitor and report work status and progress.
Represent the team in communications with a supervisor or manager to obtain resources, such as computer hardware and software.