Lead Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration • Bar Harbor, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Hancock County-Bar Harbor Airport (BHB) within the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security. The role leads at least three full-performance-level Transportation Security Officers and, as assigned, trainee- and apprentice-level officers. The Lead Officer distributes and balances work according to established workflows, priorities, and employee skill levels, and adjusts assignments to meet workload needs.

The position implements TSA security screening procedures, responds to security breaches and emergencies, and assists with incident investigations and related documentation. It also trains team members, monitors and reports work progress, and represents the team in communications with supervisors or managers to obtain resources. The Lead Officer may provide management input on employee performance and other human-resources matters.

This is an Emergency Essential position, requiring the employee to remain in duty status during emergencies. The role requires availability for various shifts and overtime as needed, and the ability to meet and maintain medical and physical requirements for screening work. A $5,000 retention incentive is authorized.

Requirements

• Possess U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. National.
• Be at least 18 years old at the time of application.
• Complete a favorable background investigation.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and submit to post-employment random drug and alcohol testing.
• Meet Selective Service registration requirements.
• Be available to work various shifts and overtime as needed.
• Meet and maintain the medical requirements for screening work, including a medical examination and physical abilities assessment.
• Be able to efficiently and thoroughly manipulate and lift baggage, containers, and other objects subject to security processing.
• Be able to repeatedly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Maintain physical agility to squat, bend, and lean to inspect individuals 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 stated corrected distance- and near-vision thresholds.
• Meet the stated hearing thresholds.
• Distinguish principal colors displayed on automated screens; color filters for enhancing color discrimination 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 at the D pay band level or above, in or related to TSO work, including qualifying experience such as frontline air-traveler, airport, and airplane security; pat-down searches; operating X-ray machines; screening baggage; reviewing tickets; identifying and preventing dangerous objects from being transported onto aircraft; or 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 in accordance with established workflow and employee skill levels.
• Adjust assignments to accomplish the workload according to established priorities.
• Provide input to supervisors and managers on employee performance, promotions, reassignments, awards, and other human-resources matters.
• Implement security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives.
• Assist with investigations of incidents and prepare incident reports or other required documents.
• Respond to security breaches and emergency situations.
• Train team members and monitor and report on the status and progress of work.
• Represent the team in communications with supervisors or managers to obtain resources, such as computer hardware and software.
• Remain in duty status if an emergency arises.

Benefits

• A $5,000 retention incentive is authorized.
• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.

What This Job Offers

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