Master Transportation Security Officer - Security Training Instructor

Transportation Security Administration • Belgrade, MT

20d • Onsite

About The Position

The Master Transportation Security Officer - Security Training Instructor position is located at Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport (BZN) with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. The role supports the airport training program by performing a variety of training-related functions. In addition to training duties, the employee performs pre-board security screening of persons, cargo, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage as directed by the Federal Security Director or designee, for at least 20% of the time. Employees must maintain all screening certifications and perform passenger and/or baggage screening 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 medical requirements for screening work.

The role requires U.S. citizenship or national status, age 18 or older, a favorable background investigation, a Secret-level security clearance, pre-employment drug screening and post-employment random drug and alcohol testing, and Selective Service registration where applicable. Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, or qualifying security, aviation screener, or X-ray technician experience; at least one calendar year of experience functioning as a TSO equivalent at the D band level or above; and six months of specialized instructional experience at or above the D band level.

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 is 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 efficiently and thoroughly manipulate and lift baggage, containers, and other objects subject to security processing.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to squat, bend, and lean to inspect individuals and baggage or cargo.
• Ability to walk up to two miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods, such as 3–4 hours.
• Distance vision correctable to 20/30 or better in the best eye and 20/100 or better in the worst eye; near vision correctable to 20/40 or better Snellen binocular.
• Average hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) or less at 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz in each ear, and no greater than 45 decibels at 4000 and 6000 Hz in each ear.
• Ability to distinguish principal colors used in automated-screen images; color filters for enhancing color discrimination are prohibited.
• High school diploma or recognized high school equivalency, 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 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, using instructional methods to provide formal training or teach others in prescribed or designated subjects or areas.

Responsibilities

• Deliver training within established guidelines and standards in support of nationally developed programs, including new-hire training, On-Screen Alarm Resolution Protocol, and Crossover.
• Support recurrent training needs and conduct return-to-duty and remediation training.
• Adapt or develop local training materials and conduct local training in accordance with training standards.
• Assist with training department administration, including Online Learning Center entries, training resource room facilitation, roster management, testing, and evaluations.
• Coordinate training supplies, materials, and other logistics.
• 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 and coaching as directed to address identified training needs.
• 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 screening of persons, cargo, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage at least 20% of the time while maintaining screening certifications.
• Remain in duty status if an emergency arises.

Benefits

• A retention incentive of 5% is authorized.
• A stay-in-place incentive of up to $10,000 per year is offered for this duty location, paid in two installments every six months after completing the service agreement.
• Federal employee benefits package; eligible employees and their families have access to a range of benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED