Master Transportation Security Officer - Security Training Instructor

Transportation Security Administration•Hebron, KY

18d•Onsite

About The Position

The Master Transportation Security Officer (MTSO) - Security Training Instructor is located at Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security. The position supports the airport training program by performing a range of training-related duties. The employee must also conduct pre-board security screening of people, cargo, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage as directed by the Federal Security Director or designee, at least 20% of the time. Screening certification requirements must be maintained. The role delivers and supports nationally developed training programs, adapts or develops local training materials, assists with training administration and logistics, manages classroom activities, evaluates training, provides feedback and recommends improvements. It may also include mentoring and coaching, administering and scoring tests, assisting with PASS Practical Skills Observations, and conducting Level 3 Assessments. The position requires availability for various shifts and overtime as needed, and the ability to meet and maintain medical and physical requirements for screening work.

Requirements

Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national and at least 18 years old at the time of application.
Complete a favorable background investigation and obtain and maintain a Secret-level security clearance.
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 and physical requirements for screening work, including the stated lifting, mobility, vision, hearing, and color-perception standards.
Meet the minimum experience or education requirement: a high school diploma or recognized high school equivalency certificate, or at least one year of full-time experience in security work, aviation screener work, or X-ray technician work.
Have at least one calendar year of experience, full-time or part-time, functioning as a TSO equivalent at the D band level or above.
Have six months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the D band level or above using instructional methods to provide formal training or teach designated subjects or areas.
Qualifying specialized experience may include providing instruction or guidance in screening or related duties; teaching in an educational, military, or industry setting; or developing training materials and evaluating training results.

Responsibilities

Deliver instruction within established guidelines and standards for nationally developed programs, including new-hire training, On-Screen Alarm Resolution Protocol, and Crossover.
Support recurrent training and conduct return-to-duty and remediation training.
Adapt or develop local training materials and conduct training in accordance with established standards.
Assist with training administration, including Online Learning Center entry, resource-room facilitation, roster management, testing, and ensuring evaluations are completed.
Coordinate supplies and materials and provide other training 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 passenger, baggage, or other required security-screening functions for at least 20% of the time and maintain screening certifications.