Master Transportation Security Officer -Security Training Instructor

Transportation Security Administration•Romulus, MI

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. This position has been reinstated as bargaining unit eligible.

Requirements

Possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
Obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
Pass pre-employment Drug Screening AND you will be subject to post-employment random drug and alcohol testing.
Selective Service registration is required.
Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed.
Must meet and maintain medical requirements for screening work (including a medical examination and physical abilities assessment) including, but not limited to, the following: 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.
Be able to maintain physical agility that would allow you to squat, bend, and lean to inspect individuals and baggage/cargo.
Be able to maintain the ability to walk up to two miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods (e.g., 3-4 hours) of time.
Be able to maintain a measured threshold for sight: Distance vision correctable to 20/30 or better in the best eye and 20/100 or better in worst eye. Near vision correctable to 20/40 or better Snellen binocular.
Maintain a measured threshold for hearing: Average hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) at 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz in each ear. No greater than 45 decibels at 4000 and 6000 Hz in each ear.
Be able to distinguish principal colors that will be a part of images displayed on automated screens: Color perception (e.g., red, green, blue, yellow, orange, purple, brown, black, white, gray). Note: Color filters for enhancing color discrimination are prohibited.
A high school diploma, or General Educational Development (GED); High School Equivalency Test (HiSET); or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) high school equivalency certificate; OR At least one year of full-time work experience in security work, aviation screener work, or X-ray technician work.
At least one calendar year of experience (either full-time or part-time) functioning as a TSO equivalent at the D band level or above.
Six months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the D band level or above which included utilizing instructional methods to provide formal training or to teach others in prescribed or designated subjects or areas.
Providing instructional guidance for conducting screening (e.g., x-ray, security, industry) or related collateral duties (e.g., OJT Coach).
Teaching or instructing in an educational program: Primary/secondary school or undergraduate/graduate (college/university); military installation/academy, or industry establishment.
Establishing or developing training/course materials, aids and devices and evaluation of training results.
Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Nice To Haves

Such experience may have been gained as a TSA Assistant Training Instructor (ATI) or in any other training/educational setting where instructional methods were utilized on a regular basis to teach/train in a classroom, laboratory, group, or on-the-job setting.

Responsibilities

Performing training instruction within established guidelines and standards in support of nationally developed training programs (e.g., new hire training, On-Screen Alarm Resolution Protocol, Crossover).
Supporting recurrent training needs, and conducting return to duty and remediation training.
Adapting/developing local training materials to meet requirements.
Conducting local training in accordance with training standards.
Assisting with the training department administrative support (e.g., Online Learning Center (OLC) entry, training resource room facilitation, roster management, conducting testing, and ensuring evaluations are done).
Assisting with training logistics support components (e.g., coordinating needed supplies and materials).
Managing classroom dynamics.
Resolving routine classroom problems.
Monitoring and evaluating training and providing feedback on needed adjustments.
Recommending enhancements.
Maintaining communication with management and supervisors concerning issues with training that may reveal security-screening weaknesses or vulnerabilities.
Providing mentoring/coaching to address identified training needs.
Administering and scoring training tests (e.g., job knowledge, image).
Assisting with PASS Practical Skills Observations (PSOs) and conducting Level 3 Assessments, as needed.
Performing pre-board security screening of persons, cargo, carry-on, and checked baggage as directed by the Federal Security Director (FSD), or his/her designee, a minimum of 20% of the time.
Maintaining all screening certification requirements and performing screening functions (passenger, baggage, or both) a minimum of 20% of the time.

Benefits

health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
retirement plan
Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Assistance Program
personal leave days
paid federal holidays
flexible work schedules
telework
tuition reimbursement
transportation subsidies
uniform allowance
health and wellness programs
fitness centers
Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.