Lead Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration•Charleston, SC

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Charleston International Airport (CHS) with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The role supports TSA’s mission to safeguard the nation’s transportation systems and protect the movement of people and commerce. The Lead Transportation Security Officer leads at least three full-performance Transportation Security Officers and may also lead trainee and apprentice officers. The position distributes and balances work according to workflow and employee skill levels, adjusting assignments to meet established priorities. It is designated Emergency Essential, requiring the employee to remain in duty status if an emergency arises. The position requires frontline airport security screening work and the ability to meet specified medical and physical standards. The employee must be available for various shifts and overtime as needed. The role is in the bargaining unit represented exclusively by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).

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 be subject 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 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 efficiently and thoroughly.
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 specified corrected distance and near vision thresholds.
Meet specified hearing thresholds: average hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) at 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz in each ear, and no greater than 45 decibels at 4000 and 6000 Hz in each ear.
Distinguish principal colors displayed on automated screens; color filters for enhancing color discrimination are prohibited.
Have a high school diploma or equivalent, 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 TSO 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 on passengers or in baggage or cargo 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 in accordance with workflow and skill levels.
Adjust assignments to accomplish workload requirements in accordance with 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 documents conveying required information.
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 the supervisor or manager to obtain resources, including computer hardware and software.
Remain in duty status if an emergency arises.