Master Transportation Security Officer-Security Training Instructor

Transportation Security Administration•San Jose, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Transportation Security Officer-Security Training Instructor position is located at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security. The role supports the airport training program by performing training-related duties and conducting pre-board security screening of people, cargo, carry-on items, and checked baggage as directed. Screening duties must account for at least 20% of the employee’s time, and the employee must maintain all required screening certifications. The instructor delivers and supports nationally developed and local training programs, including new-hire training, On-Screen Alarm Resolution Protocol, crossover, recurrent, return-to-duty, and remediation training. The role also involves adapting or developing local training materials, coordinating training logistics, supporting training administration, managing classroom dynamics, assessing training effectiveness, providing feedback and recommending improvements, and communicating training-related issues that may reveal security-screening vulnerabilities. The employee may also mentor or coach staff, administer and score tests, assist with PASS Practical Skills Observations, and conduct Level 3 Assessments as needed. The position requires availability for various shifts and overtime as needed, as well as the ability to meet and maintain medical and physical requirements for screening work. Candidates must satisfy citizenship, age, background investigation, security clearance, drug-testing, and Selective Service requirements as applicable.

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-level security clearance.
Pass pre-employment drug screening and submit to post-employment random drug and alcohol testing.
Selective Service registration, if required.
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 used in security processing, including repeatedly lifting and carrying items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to squat, bend, and lean to inspect individuals and baggage or cargo; 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, hearing thresholds, and color-perception requirements; color filters to enhance color discrimination are prohibited.
Meet the minimum experience or education requirement: 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.
At least one calendar year of experience, full-time or part-time, 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.
Specialized experience may include providing instructional guidance for screening or related duties, teaching in an educational or military setting, or developing training materials and evaluating training results.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction within established guidelines and standards 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.
Provide administrative support for training, including Online Learning Center entries, training resource room facilitation, roster management, testing, and ensuring evaluations are completed.
Coordinate training logistics, including needed supplies and materials.
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 passenger, baggage, or other security-screening functions for at least 20% of the time while maintaining screening certifications.