Lead Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration•Natchez, MS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Natchez-Adams County Airport (HEZ) with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. The role supports transportation security and the protection of travelers and infrastructure. The Lead TSO leads at least three full-performance-level Transportation Security Officers and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice-level TSOs. The position distributes and balances workloads and tasks according to workflow and employee skill levels, and adjusts assignments to meet established priorities. The position is designated Emergency Essential, requiring the employee to remain in duty status if an emergency arises. Employees must be available for various shifts and overtime as needed, and must meet and maintain medical and physical requirements for screening work. The role is in the bargaining unit represented exclusively by the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE).

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Successfully complete a 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 the stated distance-vision and near-vision thresholds, with correction permitted as specified in the posting.
Meet the stated hearing thresholds.
Distinguish the principal colors used in images displayed on automated screens; color filters for enhancing color discrimination are prohibited.
Have a high school diploma or an accepted high school equivalency certificate, 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, X-ray operation, baggage screening, and ticket review; identifying and preventing dangerous objects 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 TSOs.
Identify, distribute, and balance employee workloads and tasks in accordance with established workflow and skill levels.
Adjust workloads and tasks to accomplish work according to 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 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 a supervisor or manager to obtain resources, such as computer hardware and software.