Aviation Security Cargo Clearance Agent

Federal Express Corporation; Oakland (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Express Corporation in Oakland, CA is seeking a security-focused cargo screener to intercept and analyze packages, ensuring regulatory compliance and safe movement of goods. The role involves operating screening equipment and maintaining vigilance across warehouse and aviation facilities.

The position requires knowledge of TSA procedures, a valid driver's license, and 2 years of security experience.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years' experience in law enforcement/military/security, or as a Ramp Agent, Sr. International Doc Agent or similar job, or a combination of both.
• Associate's degree/equivalent required.
• Knowledge of TSA procedures relating to regulatory, aviation security, threat mitigation, etc., preferred.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license to operate company vehicle.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Proficiency with cargo clearance and documentation software.

Responsibilities

• Intercepts, analyzes, researches and investigates domestic and international packages to ensure regulatory compliance and cargo security.
• Analyzes shipments using cargo screening equipment to ensure safe and compliant shipment movement.
• Maintain secure movement of cargo through warehouse, airports, and aviation facilities.

Skills

TSA procedures

Communication skills

Driver's license

Alertness under pressure

Confidentiality

Cargo systems

Education

Associate's degree/equivalent

Tools

X-ray machines

Explosive trace detection

Screening equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

Intercepts, analyzes, researches and investigates domestic and international packages of interest to ensure regulatory compliance and cargo security. Analyzes shipments using cargo screening equipment to ensure safe and compliant shipment movement.

Essential Functions

• Responsible for ensuring the safe and secure movement of cargo shipments through warehouse, airports, and other aviation facilities.
• Plays a crucial role in maintaining and enforcing aviation security regulations to prevent unauthorized access and mitigate potential risks to cargo shipment and aircraft movement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Work/Domicile

This position will be in Oakland, California.

Relocation

• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.

Minimum Education

Associate's degree/equivalent.

Minimum Experience

Two (2) years' experience in law enforcement/military/security, or as a Ramp Agent, Sr. International Doc Agent or similar job, or a combination of both.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) procedures relating to regulatory, aviation security, threat mitigation, etc., preferred.
• Ability to successfully complete required training programs.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Must maintain a valid driver's license to operate company vehicle.
• Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to operate screening equipment, such as X-ray machines and explosive trace detection systems.
• Strong attention to detail and observational skills to identify potential security threats.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders effectively.
• Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
• Proficiency in computer systems and software used for cargo clearance and documentation.
• Must successfully complete initial Global Screening certification and all annual and re-current regulatory training.
• May require comprehensive facility and equipment assessments.

Job Conditions

• Annual completion of cargo screening training and certification required.
• Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive and confidential information.
• Ability to individually lift 50 pounds repetitively and maneuver packages of any weight above 50 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person in a warehouse environment.
• Maintain successful completion of all basic and recurrency training requirements.
• Fingerprinting required.

Pay Transparency

$26.70/hr - $32.04/hr

Additional Details

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire. In New Jersey, any compensable Security and Walk time will be paid to non-exempt/hourly employees at the state minimum wage.

California Fair Chance

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state or local government.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact [e-mail].

Applicants Have Rights Under Federal Employment Laws

• Know Your Rights
• Pay Transparency
• Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
• Employee Polygraph Protection Act

E-Verify Program Participant: Federal Express Corporation participates in the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services’ E-Verify program (For U.S. applicants and employees only).

• E-Verify Notice (bilingual)
• Right to Work Notice (English) / (Spanish)