Aviation Security Officer - Training & Certification

Leidos

City of Rochester (NY)

On-site

USD 46,000 - 82,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Paid training

Health and Wellness programs

Retirement

Paid Leave

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in Rochester, NY. We offer both full-time and part-time positions with paid classroom and on-the-job training leading to TSA certification.

No prior screening experience is required; training prepares you for certification and ongoing duties. As a TSO you will screen passengers and baggage using TSA procedures, rotate through screening positions with a team of security

Qualifications

Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking, listening).
Able to lift or carry up to 50 pounds and stand for periods.
Must be at least 18 years old and a U.S. citizen or national.
High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET/TASC) or 1 year security-related work experience.

Responsibilities

Screen passengers, carry-on, and checked baggage for prohibited items using TSA procedures.
Conduct pat-downs and bag searches, and handle explosives trace samples as required.
Resolve alarms and refer unresolved items to appropriate procedures.
Monitor checkpoint areas to maintain security and passenger flow; communicate with travelers.
Complete TSA training and obtain TSA certification for both passenger and baggage screening.