Transportation Security Officer (tso)
Company: Transportation Security Administration
Location: Binghamton
Posted on: May 11, 2022
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Job Description:
SummaryTransportation Security Officers are responsible for
providing security and protection of travelers across all
transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner.
Their duties may also extend to securing high-profile events,
important figures and/or anything that includes or impacts our
transportation systems. Learn more about the Transportation
Security Officer (TSO) role on the TSA Careers Website.Learn more
about this agencyHelpOverviewAccepting applicationsOpen & closing
dates03/01/2022 to 05/31/2022Salary$16.90 - $24.15 per hourPay
scale & gradeSV DHelpLocationBinghamton, NYMANY vacanciesTelework
eligibleNoTravel RequiredOccasional travel - A minimum of two (2)
weeks of travel in a full-time duty status will be required to
complete TSA's New Hire training. New Hire training and travel
requirements vary by duty location and may require up to six (6)
weeks of full-time duty status travel. This training will occur
away from the employee's airport of record. Employees will be paid
for compensable hours and reimbursed for authorized travel expenses
per TSA Travel Policy. While employed with TSA, other occasional
travel may be required.Relocation expenses reimbursedNoAppointment
typePermanentWork schedulePart-TimeServiceExceptedPromotion
potentialEJob family (Series)1802 Compliance Inspection And
SupportSupervisory statusNoSecurity clearanceNot RequiredDrug
testYesAnnouncement numberBGM-F19-P001Control
number590706600HelpThis job is open toThe publicU.S. Citizens,
Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.HelpDutiesFor more
information on working at Greater Binghamton Airport, please Click
Here.Salary Information:The salary range listed above includes
locality pay of 16.20%.The current starting hourly rate for this
position is $16.90. Sign-on Bonus: The Transportation Security
Administration is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000.00 for
this location. $500.00 after onboarding and an additional $500.00
after one year of service. This initiative applies to TSO new hires
that who onboard prior to September 30, 2022. Hiring:TSA may apply
a gender-specific (male or female) hiring preference to fill TSO
positions in order to meet security mission and same gender
pat-down job-related requirements.At airport locations where it is
necessary to apply the hiring preference, candidates of the needed
gender will be provided preference in the scheduling of the
computer based aptitude test, airport assessments, processing and
selection. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism,
secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard
cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.Securing Travel,
Protecting People-At the TSA, you will serve in a high-stakes
environment to safeguard the American way of life.Across the
nation, you will be on the front line of the DHS's TSA team as they
secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and public transit
systems, thus protecting our transportation infrastructure and
ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.Realistic Job
Preview:The Realistic Job Preview gives you an honest, objective
and vivid portrait of what it means to work as a Transportation
Security Officer (TSO) and provides employee testimonies about both
the good and the challenging aspects of being a TSO. To view the
video, please Click Here.Transportation Security Officers (TSOs)
provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and
aircraft in a courteous and professional manner.This includes:
Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify
dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and
preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
Performing searches and screening, which may include physical
interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property,
etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and
property weighing up to 50lbs. Controlling terminal entry and exit
points. Interacting with the public, giving directions and
responding to inquiries. Maintaining focus and awareness while
working in a stressful environment which includes noise from
alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure,
and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the
professional ability to identify and locate potentially life
threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective
decisions in both crisis and routine situations. Engaging in
continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to
mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying,
evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and
approaches.This may include application of risk-based security
screening protocols that vary based on program requirements.
Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard
Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable
behavior, and is open to change and adapts to new information or
unexpected obstacles. NOTE:Employees occupying frontline positions,
i.e., individuals performing security screening operations and
occupying positions that involve contact with the traveling public
on a regular and recurring basis, are required to wear TSA approved
and issued personal protective equipment (PPE).This requirement is
in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic and comply with Executive
Order 13991 and TSA's Pandemic and Emerging Infectious Disease and
Workforce Protection Plan.PPE includes TSA issued surgical masks,
face shields, and nitrile gloves.At TSA, the health and safety of
our employees is a top priority.HelpRequirementsConditions of
EmploymentMust be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and at least 18
years of agePass a drug screening, medical evaluation, and
background investigationSubject to post-employment random drug
and/or alcohol testingMust be registered for Selective Service
(males born after 12/31/59)Must be available to work various shifts
and overtime, as neededMandatory travel for training and occasional
travel may be requiredThe requirements listed above must be met at
the time of application submission.COVID-19 Vaccine Mandate: As
required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are mandated
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the
employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework,
remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law
as of November 22, 2021. If selected, you will be required to be
fully vaccinated against COVID-19, and submit documented proof of
vaccination before appointment or onboarding with the agency. Upon
selection, the agency will provide additional information regarding
what information or documentation will be needed and how you can
request of the agency a legally required exception from this
requirement.Other Requirements: Selective Service Registration
Requirement: TSA policy requires verification of Selective Service
registration for male applicants born after 12/31/59. To find out
if you initially meet the Selective Service registration
requirement for TSA employment, please Click Here. Credit:
Applicants must not have delinquent Federal or State taxes, or past
due child support payments. E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify, an
Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly
hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about
E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Residency
Requirement: To ensure adequate background investigative coverage,
applicants are required to have resided within the United States
for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for
this position. For those applicants who do not meet this residency
requirement, an exception may be granted under the following
circumstances - (1) applicant worked for U.S. Government in foreign
countries in federal civilian or military capacities; (2) applicant
was or is a dependent accompanying a federal civilian or military
employee serving in foreign countries; (3) applicant who studied
abroad at a U.S. affiliated college or university; or (4) applicant
who has a current and adequate federal background investigation
completed for a federal or Government contractor position.
QualificationsApplicants must meet these qualifications in order to
be further evaluated in the TSO hiring process: Have a high school
diploma, General Educational Development (GED), High School
Equivalency Test (HiSET), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion
(TASC) credential OR at least one year of full-time work experience
in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray
technician Be proficient in the English language (i.e., able to
read, write, speak, and comprehend) National Service Experience
(i.e., volunteer experience):Experience refers to paid and unpaid
experience, including volunteer work done through National Service
programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations
(e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual;
community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical
competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable
training and experience that translates directly to paid
employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience,
including volunteer experience.Additional informationNo moving,
relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this
position, or while in application for this position. This position
is not a law enforcement position and therefore, is not covered by
Law Enforcement Availability Pay or Law Enforcement Retirement. Per
the President's 2014 Fair Employment memo, TSA policy is to not
adversely consider a candidate based on unemployment or financial
difficulty through no fault of their own.For more information on
the Fair Employment policy, see "Additional Resources" here. TSA is
an excepted service agency. Employment with TSA does not confer the
"Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and
service in Competitive Service agencies. However, permanent
employees who have at least one year of continuous service with TSA
will be eligible to apply for positions in other Federal agencies
under the OPM-DHS Interchange Agreement.Reasonable Accommodation:
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the
application and hiring process should contact HC ServeU Customer
Care at HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov Bargaining Unit Status: This position
is in the bargaining unit for which the American Federation of
Government Employees (AFGE) is the exclusive representative.
Reemployed Annuitants: Since the TSO position is permanent, it does
not meet the eligibility requirement for a salary offset waiver
under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year
2010. Therefore, former Federal or Postal Service employees who are
receiving a civilian retirement annuity may have their salary
reduced by the amount of their pension, which could result in a
biweekly net pay as low as zero dollars ($0.00) or a debt owed to
the Federal Government. TSO Dress and Appearance Responsibilities:
TSOs are required to adhere to the Personal Appearance Standard
that requires a neat, clean and professional appearance while on
duty or while wearing a uniform. This includes adherence to
policies on accessories and grooming. For example, with the
exception of 1/4 inch stud-type earrings, body and/or tongue
piercing may not be visible to the public. In addition, tattoos of
any kind on the head, face, and exposed areas of the neck must be
covered at all times and not visible to the general public. TSA
issued and approved items such as turtlenecks or dickies may be
used to cover tattoos on the lower neck. Work Schedules for
Part-time Positions: Specific work shifts and schedules will be
determined by the airport. Part-time shifts generally range from
16-32 hours per week Part-time work consists of shift-work on any
day from Sunday through Saturday, which may include irregular
hours, nights, holidays, overtime, extended shifts and weekend
shifts, changing shifts, and split shifts A "split-shift" consists
of any two work shifts, each lasting at least two (2) hours in one
24-hour period, with at least two (2) hours between work shifts
Maintaining Employment: All TSOs must maintain the standard level
of certification and fitness for duty, to include: Completing
classroom training, on-the-job training, and all initial
certification testing Recurrent and specialized training and
recertification tests on a periodic basis Passing background
investigations, including a criminal check and credit check, and
all randomly administered drug and alcohol screening tests Read
moreHelpA career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.DHS offers competitive salaries and an
attractive benefits package, including: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; and paid federal
holidays.Other benefits may include:uniform allowance; health and
wellness programs; transportation subsidies; and tuition
reimbursement.DHS is committed to employee development and offers a
variety of employee training and developmental opportunities.For
more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select
"Employee Benefits."Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency
that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher
than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have
their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the
appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours,
foreign duty location - 360 hours).TSA will not make a monetary
payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.Starting
a career with TSA as a TSO may lead to promotion possibilities
within DHS.Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on
the type of position you hold and whether your position is
full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for
more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be
EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you
meet the qualifications above.If you meet the minimum
qualifications, you may be invited to take a Computer Based Test
(CBT) to confirm English language proficiency and evaluate x-ray
interpretation aptitude. Upon passing the CBT, you will be eligible
to be scheduled for additional assessments, which include: (1) a
structured interview to determine, among other qualities, your
decision making skill and your ability to work with teams and the
general public; (2) a drug screening; and, (3) a job related
medical evaluation that includes a color vision test, vision exam,
hearing exam, and adequate joint mobility exam (in part to
determine the physical potential to repeatedly lift and/or carry up
to 50 pounds, to stand for prolonged periods (e.g. 3-4 hours) of
time without a break, and to walk up to three miles during a
shift). Upon passing these assessments, you will be subject to a
pre-hire background investigation. Based upon passing the pre-hire
background investigation and a qualitative evaluation of the
criteria above, you will be placed in one of the following
categories:Best Qualified:Applicants demonstrating a superior level
of all evaluation criteria.Highly Qualified:Applicants
demonstrating a more than satisfactory level of the evaluation
criteria.Qualified:Applicants demonstrating minimal or basic
satisfactory qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and
abilities. Veterans' Preference: TSA will provide employment
preference to eligible veterans by applying veterans' preference as
defined in the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (PL 107-71)
and to those eligible under the provisions of Title 5, United
States Code (USC), Section 2108. Learn more about TSA's commitment
to providing employment opportunities for qualified, eligible
veterans. Open to All U.S. Citizens and U.S. NationalsFor further
information concerning U.S. citizenship, please Click Here.For more
information on TSO medical requirements, please Click Here.For more
information on TSO eligibility standards and background
requirements, please Click Here.For definitions of terms found in
this announcement, please Click Here. You may preview questions for
this vacancy.HelpA career with the U.S. government provides
employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal
employee, you and your family will have access to a range of
benefits that are designed to make your federal career very
rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal
benefits.DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits
package, including: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; and paid federal holidays.Other benefits may
include:uniform allowance; health and wellness programs;
transportation subsidies; and tuition reimbursement.DHS is
committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee
training and developmental opportunities.For more information, go
to the DHS Careers website and select "Employee Benefits."Employees
who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to
maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum
accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave
ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position
(e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty
location - 360 hours).TSA will not make a monetary payment for any
leave forfeited under these circumstances.Starting a career with
TSA as a TSO may lead to promotion possibilities within DHS.Review
our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of
position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time
or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on
the specific benefits offered.As a new or existing federal
employee, you and your family may have access to a range of
benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have -
whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent
employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however,
check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their
policies. If you are claiming Veteran's Preference based upon
period of service, a compensable disability, a widow or spouse
entitlement, or as a Purple Heart recipient, please submit a copy
of the following documents, as applicable:Form DD-214 -
Certification of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4
copy), Form SF-15 - Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference,
and any documentation that supports your claim (e.g., Department of
Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later.Please refer to the
SF-15 form to determine what documentation is required.To access
this form, please Click Here.) A copy of your most recent
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) if you are a current or
former Federal employee.Current or former U.S. Postal Service
employees should submit a copy of their Notification of Personnel
Action (PS-50).If you are relying on your education to meet
qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an
accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications.
Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees fromschools
accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S.
Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required
information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an
ineligible rating or may affect
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