Wyoming Staffing
Transportation Security Officer
Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) are responsible for providing security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors. Their duties may extend to securing high-profile events, important figures, and anything that impacts our transportation systems. This position is located in the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a TSO within Security Operations (SO), you will provide security and protection of air travelers, airports, and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo, and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft. You will also perform searches and screening, conduct bag searches, and lift/carry bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs. You will control terminal entry and exit points, interact with the public, give directions, and respond to inquiries. You will maintain focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life-threatening or mass destruction devices, and make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations. This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Sheridan, WY (SHR - Sheridan County) with a salary range of $45,649 to $56,282 or $21.87 to $26.97 per hour and includes locality pay of 17.06%. The Transportation Security Administration is currently offering a sign-on bonus of up to $2,000 for this duty location; paid out in two installments during the first 12 months of service. The amount of the airport's sign-on bonus is subject to change or elimination based on operational needs, however, any applicable sign-on bonus amount will be communicated and agreed upon during the final job offer process. To qualify for the SV-D pay band (equivalent to the GS-5/6), you must meet one of the qualification requirements (A OR B) outlined below: A. Experience: At least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician. B. Education: Have a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), High School Equivalency Test (HiSET), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) high school equivalency certificate. Additional requirements include: Occasional travel required: A minimum of three (3) weeks of travel in a full-time duty status may be required to complete TSA's New Hire training. Selective Service Registration Requirement: TSA policy requires verification of Selective Service registration for male applicants born after 12/31/59. Credit Check: Applicants must not have delinquent Federal or State taxes, or past due child support payments. Residency Requirement: To ensure adequate background investigative coverage, applicants are required to have resided within the United States for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position. TSOs must adhere to the current Master Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). For example, with the exception of half-inch diameter stud-style earrings, non-protruding ear gauges or spacers that match your skin and do not exceed one half-inch diameter, inconspicuous nose or tongue piercings that match your skin or tongue, body piercings may not be visible to the public. The CBA dictates if you have a tattoo that would be visible beyond the standard TSO uniform in areas such as the head and face including a partial tattoo that extends more than one inch beyond the upper neck or behind the ear, it could potentially render you ineligible for the position unless it was able to be covered at all times and not visible to the general public. Additionally, tattoos that are indecent, commonly associated with gangs, extremists, and/or supremacist organizations or that advocate sexual, racial, or religious discrimination, or have a negative impact on TSA's ability to carry out its mission must be covered at all times. Work schedules for full-time positions require 40 hours per week; full-time work consists of shift-work on any day from Sunday through Saturday, which may include irregular hours, nights, holidays, overtime, extended shifts, and weekend shifts, changing shifts, and split shifts. A "split-shift" consists of any two work shifts, each lasting at least two (2) hours in one 24-hour period, with at least two (2) hours between work shifts. Work schedules for part-time positions generally range from 16-32 hours per week. Part-time work consists of shift-work on any day from Sunday through Saturday, which may include irregular hours, nights, holidays, overtime, extended shifts, and weekend shifts, changing shifts, and split shifts. A "split-shift" consists of any two work shifts, each lasting at least two (2) hours in one 24-hour period, with at least two (2) hours between work shifts. All TSOs must maintain the standard level of certification and fitness for duty, to include completing classroom training, on-the-job training, and all initial certification testing. Recurrent and specialized training and recertification tests on a periodic basis, passing background investigations, including a criminal check and credit check, and all randomly administered drug and alcohol screening tests. No moving, relocation, or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position. This position is not a law enforcement position and therefore, is not covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay or Law Enforcement Retirement. Per the President's 2014 Fair Employment memo, TSA policy is to not adversely consider a candidate based on unemployment or financial difficulty through no fault of their own. For more information on the Fair Employment policy, see "Additional Resources" here. TSA is an excepted service agency. Employment with TSA does not confer the "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. However, permanent employees who have at least one year of continuous service with TSA will be eligible to apply for positions in other Federal agencies under the OPM-DHS Interchange Agreement. Bargaining Unit Status: This position is in the bargaining unit for which the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the exclusive representative. TSA may apply a sex-specific (male or female) hiring preference to fill TSO positions in order to meet security mission and same sex pat-down job-related requirements. At airport locations where it is necessary to apply the hiring preference, candidates of the needed sex will be provided preference in the scheduling of the computer-based aptitude test, airport assessments, processing, and selection. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits."
Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) are responsible for providing security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors. Their duties may extend to securing high-profile events, important figures, and anything that impacts our transportation systems. This position is located in the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a TSO within Security Operations (SO), you will provide security and protection of air travelers, airports, and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo, and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft. You will also perform searches and screening, conduct bag searches, and lift/carry bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs. You will control terminal entry and exit points, interact with the public, give directions, and respond to inquiries. You will maintain focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life-threatening or mass destruction devices, and make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations. This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Sheridan, WY (SHR - Sheridan County) with a salary range of $45,649 to $56,282 or $21.87 to $26.97 per hour and includes locality pay of 17.06%. The Transportation Security Administration is currently offering a sign-on bonus of up to $2,000 for this duty location; paid out in two installments during the first 12 months of service. The amount of the airport's sign-on bonus is subject to change or elimination based on operational needs, however, any applicable sign-on bonus amount will be communicated and agreed upon during the final job offer process. To qualify for the SV-D pay band (equivalent to the GS-5/6), you must meet one of the qualification requirements (A OR B) outlined below: A. Experience: At least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician. B. Education: Have a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), High School Equivalency Test (HiSET), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) high school equivalency certificate. Additional requirements include: Occasional travel required: A minimum of three (3) weeks of travel in a full-time duty status may be required to complete TSA's New Hire training. Selective Service Registration Requirement: TSA policy requires verification of Selective Service registration for male applicants born after 12/31/59. Credit Check: Applicants must not have delinquent Federal or State taxes, or past due child support payments. Residency Requirement: To ensure adequate background investigative coverage, applicants are required to have resided within the United States for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position. TSOs must adhere to the current Master Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). For example, with the exception of half-inch diameter stud-style earrings, non-protruding ear gauges or spacers that match your skin and do not exceed one half-inch diameter, inconspicuous nose or tongue piercings that match your skin or tongue, body piercings may not be visible to the public. The CBA dictates if you have a tattoo that would be visible beyond the standard TSO uniform in areas such as the head and face including a partial tattoo that extends more than one inch beyond the upper neck or behind the ear, it could potentially render you ineligible for the position unless it was able to be covered at all times and not visible to the general public. Additionally, tattoos that are indecent, commonly associated with gangs, extremists, and/or supremacist organizations or that advocate sexual, racial, or religious discrimination, or have a negative impact on TSA's ability to carry out its mission must be covered at all times. Work schedules for full-time positions require 40 hours per week; full-time work consists of shift-work on any day from Sunday through Saturday, which may include irregular hours, nights, holidays, overtime, extended shifts, and weekend shifts, changing shifts, and split shifts. A "split-shift" consists of any two work shifts, each lasting at least two (2) hours in one 24-hour period, with at least two (2) hours between work shifts. Work schedules for part-time positions generally range from 16-32 hours per week. Part-time work consists of shift-work on any day from Sunday through Saturday, which may include irregular hours, nights, holidays, overtime, extended shifts, and weekend shifts, changing shifts, and split shifts. A "split-shift" consists of any two work shifts, each lasting at least two (2) hours in one 24-hour period, with at least two (2) hours between work shifts. All TSOs must maintain the standard level of certification and fitness for duty, to include completing classroom training, on-the-job training, and all initial certification testing. Recurrent and specialized training and recertification tests on a periodic basis, passing background investigations, including a criminal check and credit check, and all randomly administered drug and alcohol screening tests. No moving, relocation, or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position. This position is not a law enforcement position and therefore, is not covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay or Law Enforcement Retirement. Per the President's 2014 Fair Employment memo, TSA policy is to not adversely consider a candidate based on unemployment or financial difficulty through no fault of their own. For more information on the Fair Employment policy, see "Additional Resources" here. TSA is an excepted service agency. Employment with TSA does not confer the "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. However, permanent employees who have at least one year of continuous service with TSA will be eligible to apply for positions in other Federal agencies under the OPM-DHS Interchange Agreement. Bargaining Unit Status: This position is in the bargaining unit for which the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the exclusive representative. TSA may apply a sex-specific (male or female) hiring preference to fill TSO positions in order to meet security mission and same sex pat-down job-related requirements. At airport locations where it is necessary to apply the hiring preference, candidates of the needed sex will be provided preference in the scheduling of the computer-based aptitude test, airport assessments, processing, and selection. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits."