Master Transportation Security Officer - Security Training Instructor

Transportation Security Administration•Louisville, KY

22d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Louisville International Airport (SDF) with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. The Master Transportation Security Officer (MTSO) supports the airport training program by performing training-related functions and conducts pre-board security screening of people and property as directed by the Federal Security Director or designee, for at least 20% of the time. The employee must maintain all screening certifications and perform passenger, baggage, or cargo screening functions at least 20% of the time. The position is designated Emergency Essential, requiring the employee to remain in duty status if an emergency arises. The employee must be available for various shifts and overtime as needed, and must meet and maintain the medical and physical requirements for screening work.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status.
At least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Favorable background investigation and ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Pass pre-employment drug screening and submit to post-employment random drug and alcohol testing.
Selective Service registration, if applicable.
Availability to work various shifts and overtime as needed.
Meet and maintain medical requirements for screening work, including a medical examination and physical abilities assessment.
Ability to manipulate and lift baggage, containers, and other objects subject to security processing; repeatedly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; squat, bend, and lean; walk up to two miles during a shift; and stand for prolonged periods, such as 3–4 hours.
Meet specified vision, hearing, and color-perception thresholds for screening work; color filters for enhancing color discrimination are prohibited.
High school diploma or equivalent, or at least one year of full-time security, aviation screener, or X-ray technician work experience.
At least one calendar year of experience functioning as a TSO equivalent at the D band level or above.
At least six months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the D band level or above, using instructional methods to provide formal training or teach others in designated subjects or areas. Qualifying experience may include training in a classroom, laboratory, group, or on-the-job setting.
Meet the qualification requirements no later than the vacancy announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction for nationally developed training programs, including new-hire training, On-Screen Alarm Resolution Protocol, and Crossover training.
Support recurrent training and conduct return-to-duty and remediation training.
Adapt or develop local training materials and conduct local training in accordance with established standards.
Assist with training administration, including Online Learning Center entries, training resource room facilitation, roster management, testing, and ensuring evaluations are completed.
Coordinate training supplies and materials and provide other logistics support.
Manage classroom dynamics and resolve routine classroom problems.
Monitor and evaluate training, provide feedback on needed adjustments, and recommend enhancements.
Communicate with management and supervisors about training issues that may reveal security-screening weaknesses or vulnerabilities.
Provide mentoring or coaching to address identified training needs, as directed.
Administer and score training tests, including job-knowledge and image tests.
Assist with PASS Practical Skills Observations and conduct Level 3 Assessments as needed.
Perform pre-board security screening of persons, cargo, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage as directed, at least 20% of the time.
Maintain screening certification requirements and perform screening functions at least 20% of the time.