Airport Transportation Security Officer – Safeguard Travelers

Transportation Security Administration; Christiansted (United States Virgin Islands); On-site; USD 46,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is hiring Transportation Security Officers to secure air travelers, airports and aircraft in Christiansted, Virgin Islands. You will help protect the traveling public by using screening equipment to detect prohibited items and by enforcing security protocols with professionalism.

Responsibilities include operating screening devices, performing passenger and bag searches, and controlling terminal access while maintaining courtesy and composure in a

Responsibilities

• Operate screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, preventing those items from being transported onto aircraft.
• Perform searches and screening, including pat-downs, bag searches, and lifting/carrying bags up to 50 lbs.
• Control terminal entry and exit points to maintain security and orderly flow of passengers.
• Interact with the public, provide directions and respond to inquiries in a courteous, professional manner.
• Maintain focus and situational awareness in a stressful environment with alarms, crowds and potential disruption.
• Engage in ongoing development of critical thinking to mitigate security threats and apply risk-based screening protocols.
• Retain and apply knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures and adapt to new information or obstacles.

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is hiring Transportation Security Officers to secure air travelers, airports and aircraft in Christiansted, Virgin Islands. You will help protect the traveling public by using screening equipment to detect prohibited items and by enforcing security protocols with professionalism.

Responsibilities include operating screening devices, performing passenger and bag searches, and controlling terminal access while maintaining courtesy and composure in a