Transportation Security Officer

Overview

Transportation Security Officers are responsible for providing security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may also extend to securing high-profile events, important figures and / or anything that includes or impacts our transportation systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and prevent those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting / carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
• Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries.
• Maintaining focus and awareness in a stressful environment to preserve the ability to identify and locate threats and to make effective decisions in crisis and routine situations.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking to mitigate security threats, including application of risk-based security screening protocols that vary by program requirements.
• Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures; adapting to change and unexpected obstacles.

Salary and Benefits (Location : Eagle, CO)

Salary range for Eagle, CO (EGE - Eagle County Regional Airport) is $52,496 to $64,724 or $25.15 to $31.01 per hour, including locality pay of 17.06% and a retention incentive of 15% of adjusted pay (subject to annual approval and funding).

Sign-on Bonus : Up to $15,000 for Eagle, CO, paid in two installments during the first 12 months of service. The exact amount is subject to change based on operational needs and communicated during the final job offer process.

Requirements and Conditions

Physical Demands

Work Schedules

Additional Information

Note : This description retains the essence of the original job posting, including essential duties, qualifications, and benefits, and reflects essential EEO and employment information.

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