Transportation Security Officer

24 hours ago


Lexington, Kentucky, United States Transportation Security Administration Full time
Job Summary

As a Transportation Security Officer with the Transportation Security Administration, you will play a critical role in ensuring the safety and security of air travelers, airports, and aircraft. Your primary responsibility will be to operate various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo, and on passengers, and prevent those objects from being transported onto aircraft.

Key Responsibilities
  • Operate X-ray machines, metal detectors, and other screening equipment to identify potential security threats
  • Conduct physical searches of passengers and their belongings, including pat-downs and searches of luggage
  • Control terminal entry and exit points, ensuring that only authorized individuals have access to secure areas
  • Interact with the public, providing directions and responding to inquiries in a professional and courteous manner
  • Work in a fast-paced environment, maintaining focus and awareness while dealing with stressful situations and potentially hostile passengers
  • Participate in continuous training and development to stay up-to-date on the latest security protocols and procedures
Requirements
  • U.S. citizenship or national status
  • Age 18 or older
  • Selective Service registration (for male applicants)
  • Pass a structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation
  • Subject to post-employment random drug and/or alcohol testing
  • Available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed
  • Proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension)
Physical Demands
  • Maintain physical agility to ensure ability to squat and bend
  • Ability to repeatedly lift and manipulate baggage, containers, weighing approximately 50 pounds
  • Ability to walk up to three miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods (up to 4 hours)
Additional Information

This position is in the bargaining unit for which the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the exclusive representative. TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence. More than one position may be filled from this announcement.


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