Explosives Threat Specialist for Airport Security

Transportation Security Administration; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 93,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term care insurance

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Paid federal holidays

Tuition reimbursement

Transportation subsidies

Uniform allowance

Health and wellness programs

Fitness centers

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Transportation Security Specialist - Explosives at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) or Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA).

You will serve as a journey-level SME on threats from explosives and IEDs, supporting a multi-layered security approach across airport operations. The role involves educating the screening workforce, conducting vulnerability assessments, responding to unresolved alarms, and mentoring staff to enhance

Qualifications

• Position serves as a journey-level SME for explosives threats.
• Location at Daniel K Inouye International Airport (HNL) or KOA, under DHS/TSA.
• Educates screening workforce in threat detection and supports vulnerability assessments.
• Evaluates alarms and determines if devices are improvised or commercial explosives.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key component of a multi-layered security approach.
• Apply knowledge of explosives to assess threats.
• Educate screening staff in threat detection and support vulnerability assessments.
• Respond to alarms and render final decisions on alarm resolution.
• Mentor front-line screening personnel to increase operational knowledge of explosives.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks a Transportation Security Specialist - Explosives at Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL) or Ellison Onizuka Kona International Airport (KOA).

You will serve as a journey-level SME on threats from explosives and IEDs, supporting a multi-layered security approach across airport operations. The role involves educating the screening workforce, conducting vulnerability assessments, responding to unresolved alarms, and mentoring staff to enhance