Airport Security Screener

VMD Corp; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Transportation Security Officer at Kansas City International Airport, where you will play a vital role in ensuring passenger safety. This entry-level position offers comprehensive on-the-job training and the opportunity to work with a dedicated team of aviation security professionals. With a focus on customer service and critical thinking, you will help identify and prevent unsafe objects from entering aircraft. Enjoy competitive compensation and a range of benefits, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, as you embark on a fulfilling career in aviation security.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401K

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Flexible Spending

Life Insurance

Employer Paid Long/Short Term Disability

Tuition & Training Reimbursement Program

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National and at least 18 years old.
• Pass medical evaluations and TSA background checks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct passenger and baggage screening at the airport.
• Operate screening equipment and interact with travelers.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Critical Thinking

Pattern Recognition

2D/3D Spatial Reasoning

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Join VMD Corp, part of Xcelerate Solutions and a leader in providing passenger and checked baggage screening services at various airports across the United States.

What you will do:

Grow in a fulfilling career as a Transportation Security Officer at the Kansas City International Airport (MCI) working alongside a team of aviation security professionals. You will use your outstanding customer service and critical-thinking skills while ensuring passenger safety by identifying and preventing unsafe objects from entering onto aircraft.

Responsibilities specific to this role include, but are not limited to:

• Passenger and Baggage Screening
• Operating various screening equipment
• Communicating and interacting with travelers

What you will need:

• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
• Pass a computerized assessment (pattern recognition and 2D/3D spatial reasoning)
• Pass a medical evaluation (vision, hearing, and joint mobility exam)
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Pass a TSA background and financial records check
• Ability to work any day, Monday – Sunday, and any shift between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM
• Minimum Clearance to Start: Public Trust

What we offer:

Competitive Compensation

• Hourly Wage: $19.26 per hour with a total compensation of $27.20 to include wages, benefits and a retirement plan

Training

• No prior experience is necessary
• Receive on-the-job training and travel accommodations for a 2-week training session in Georgia to become a certified officer

Benefits for you and your family

• Medical | Dental | Vision
• 401K
• Vacation Leave | Sick Leave
• Flexible Spending
• Life insurance
• Employer Paid Long | Short Term Disability
• Tuition & Training Reimbursement Program

Travel and Telecommuting:

• Telecommute Option: No
• Relocation: Relocation is not provided
• Travel: Preplanned 2-week training session in Georgia

Working with VMD:

• At VMD, now a part of Xcelerate Solutions, you have the opportunity to thrive in your career and become a Game Changer. The quality and talent of our people is what drives our success. We embrace an employee-first culture and make it a priority to provide professional development opportunities that foster career growth.
• We help protect American Citizens and the nation’s most critical infrastructure by working alongside our customers and delivering game changing solutions to strengthen their missions. We believe our passion and commitment to achieve our customers' goals and solve their most critical challenges defines who we are. We don’t just dream big, we act on it – through teamwork, dedication, and resilience.

Who we are:

• As a Vision, Mission, and Driven company, VMD has been delivering information technology solutions to the Federal government in Agile Engineering, Cybersecurity, and Critical Infrastructure Protection since 2002. Our mission has now expanded, and we have merged with Xcelerate Solutions to revolutionize end-to-end enterprise security. Together we are committed to protecting our nation’s citizens, critical infrastructure, and resources.

VMD provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran per applicable Federal, state and local laws. VMD maintains a drug-free workplace.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other, Information Technology, and Management
• Industries: Airlines and Aviation, IT Services and IT Consulting, and Security and Investigations