Lead Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration•Grand Junction, CO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Grand Junction Regional Airport (GJT) with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security. The role helps safeguard transportation infrastructure and protect travelers and commerce. The Lead Transportation Security Officer leads at least three full-performance Transportation Security Officers and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice-level officers. The position is designated Emergency Essential, requiring the employee to remain in duty status if an emergency arises. It 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 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 the 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 the 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, equivalent to the D pay band level or above, in or related to TSO work. Qualifying examples include frontline aviation security, pat-down searches, operating X-ray machines, screening baggage, reviewing tickets, 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 officers.
Identify, distribute, and balance employee workloads and tasks according to established workflow and skill levels; adjust assignments to meet 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.