Transportation Security Officers

Nelson Enterprise Technology Services (NETS)

City of Rochester (NY)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 35,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A security services company seeks a Transportation Security Officer at Rochester International Airport. Successful candidates will ensure the safety of air travelers by performing security screenings and maintaining a professional demeanor. Ideal for individuals with a high school diploma and excellent communication skills. Full-time position with training provided.

Qualifications

Must have a GED or equivalent; or at least one year of relevant work experience.
Must be proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking).
Able to work irregular hours and complete required training.

Responsibilities

Perform security screenings at the airport.
Identify dangerous objects and prevent them from being transported.
Interact courteously with the public and address inquiries.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Visual observation and identification skills

Ability to operate advanced technologies

Interpersonal skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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Job Description:

NETS is seeking Transportation Security Officers (TSO) to work at the Rochester International Airport in Rochester, New York (ROC
This position performs a variety of duties related to providing security and protection of air travelers airports and aircrafts. Specifically you will be responsible for identifying dangerous objects in baggage cargo and/or on passengers; and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft. You are required to perform various tasks such as: wanding pat down searches operation of x-ray machines lifting of baggage (up to 50 pounds) and screening and ticket review using electronic and imaging equipment. As a NETS Transportation Security Officer you may perform passenger screening baggage screening or both. You are expected to perform these duties in a courteous and professional manner.
Provides the traveling public with the highest levels of security customer service and professionalism
Performs a variety of duties related to providing security and protection of air travelers airports and aircrafts and various tasks such as: pat down searches operation of x-ray machines property searches and ticket document checking using electronic and imaging equipment
Continuously and effectively interact with the public giving directions and responding to inquiries in a reasonable tone and manner
Stand and remain standing for periods up to three hours without sitting
Lift and/or assist another individual to lift (from the ground) an object weighing 50 pounds
Maintain focus and awareness within a stressful environment containing numerous distractions which includes noise from alarms machinery people time pressure disruptive and disruptive passengers and the requirement to identify and locate potentially life-threatening devices and devices intended on creating massive destruction
Make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations
Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

High School Diploma GED or equivalent; or minimum one year work experience in security work aviation screener work or x-ray technician work
Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to represent NETS in a positive and professional manner when interacting with the traveling public and stakeholders
Excellent visual observation and identification skills
Skill sufficient to operate all advanced technologies and security equipment at screening checkpoints
Must have the ability to attain dual function certification
Must be a US citizen or US National
Must be proficient in English (reading writing speaking and listening)
Must possess excellent mental abilities (visual observation and identification mental rotation)
Must possess excellent interpersonal skills (responsibility honesty integrity)
Must possess excellent work values
Able to work irregular hours and/or shifts including split shifts holidays weekends overtime and extended hours
Able to successfully complete required classroom and on-the-job training and certification exams
Ability to obtain a successful background investigation including criminal and credit checks required. Credit checks that reveal any of the following will result in ineligibility for this position: 1) defaulted on $7500 or more in debt (excluding certain circumstances of bankruptcy); 2) owe any delinquent federal or state taxes; or 3) owe any past due child support payments

Must meet the following medical standards:

Distance vision correctable to 20/30 better in the best eye and 20/100 or better in the worse eye
Near vision correctable to 20/50 or better binocular
Color perception (e.g. red green blue yellow orange purple brown black white gray) note: color filters (e.g. contact lenses) for enhancing color discrimination are prohibited
Hearing as measured by audiometry cannot exceed: a) an average hearing loss of 30 decibels (ANSI) at 500 1000 2000 and 3000Hz in each ear b) single readings of 50 decibels at 2000 or 3000 Hz in each ear c) single reading of 55 decibels at 4000 Hz in each ear
Adequate joint mobility dexterity and range of motion strength and stability (to lift and move up to 50 pounds) as well as a complete medical evaluation including cardiovascular system hypertension etc.
Ability to maintain focus awareness and work within a stressful environment which includes noise for alarms machinery people distractions and time pressure
Pass a Drug and Alcohol Screening and random screening.

Conditions of Continued Employment:

In addition you must successfully complete any required training at the FLETC Training Academy located in Glynco GA or at another location determined by TSA. This will be followed with on-the-job training and a certification examination.
Continued employment is contingent upon passing recurrent training and certification exams on a periodic basis.
This is a non-critical sensitive National Security position that requires you to be fingerprinted photographed and complete appropriate security paperwork including a TSA background Investigation for National Security Positions.

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