Clarification from the agency

All current internal employees of TSA on permanent or competitive temporary appointments, TSA-wide, that currently or previously held the Transportation Security Officer (TSO) SV-1802-E band position. Please Note: At this time, this airport is only seeking qualified Female candidates to meet mission related staffing needs. The applications of Male candidates will be accepted but not considered unless staffing needs change.

Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) engage in threat mitigation activities to protect aviation and other transportation modes. This opportunity is for the Alaska Screening Force (ASF). The ASF will be based out of Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) in Anchorage, AK, which is the state’s largest city.  This team of TSOs will routinely travel to support screening operations at federalized airports in remote Alaskan communities along the Arctic Ocean, Bering Sea and Gulf of Alaska, which include, but are not limited to:  Nome (OME), Kotzebue (OTZ), Bethel (BET), Kodiak (ADQ), Barrow (BRW) and Yakutat (YAK).  Deployments can range from 30 to 90 calendar days, but may be longer or shorter depending on operational needs.  Those selected for the ASF will be permanently assigned to ANC and, if they relocate to accept the position, will receive a fixed relocation payment to assist with relocation costs of $15,000.

TSO duties include:

• Conducting screening of people, property, and cargo at an airport or other transportation terminals, as assigned, that provide commercial service to the public.
• 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.
• Implementing security screening procedure in accordance with TSA objectives and directives.
• Protecting the traveling public by preventing deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto applicable transportation modes (e.g., aircraft, trains, etc.).
• 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.
• Verifying appropriate checkpoint procedures are followed if prohibited items or hazardous materials are discovered during a referral
• Providing input to incident reports when law enforcement is involved.
• Mentoring D band TSOs, providing guidance and resolution for routine questions and issues, and assisting with passenger engagement when needed.

Conditions of employment

The qualification requirements listed above must be met at the time of application submission.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and at least 18 years of age
• Pass a drug screening and medical evaluation
• Subject to post-employment random drug and/or alcohol testing
• Must be registered for Selective Service (males born after 12/31/59)
• Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed
• Mandatory travel for training and occasional travel may be required
• Maintain proficiency in all facets of assigned work sufficient to ensure certification/recertification.
• Must be proficient in English (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, comprehending)
• Exposure to potentially lethal devices and dangerous chemicals is inherent in this position

Physical Demands

• Meet and maintain medical requirements for security screening work (including medical examination and physical abilities assessment) including but not limited to:
• Ability to repeatedly lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds without assistance.
• Maintain physical agility to ensure ability to squat, bend, and learn to inspect individuals and baggage/cargo.
• Efficiently and thoroughly manipulate and lift baggage, containers, and other objects subject to security processing.
• Maintain ability to walk up to three (3) miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods (up to 4 hours) of time.

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-E Pay Band you must currently hold or previously held the position of Transportation Security Officer at the SV-E Pay Band.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume and supporting documentation. You are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of the competencies required to meet the qualifications for these positions.