Transportation Security Officers - 9/23/14 Information Session - Transportation Security Administration - Boston, MA - EXPIRED

Posted on: 09-19-2014 in Boston, MA

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Job Information:

Company: Transportation Security Administration

Hundreds of Airports.

Millions of Passengers.

One Mission: Keep Them All Safe.

Transportation Security Officers
Be part of a dynamic security team protecting airports and skies as you proudly secure your future. Implement security screening procedures that prevent deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto an aircraft. Full-time and Part-time opportunities are available.

Serve the Traveling Public
At the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), we serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, we secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways and public transit systems. We protect our transportation infrastructure from terrorist attack and ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.

COME TO OUR INFORMATION SESSION

Tuesday, September 23^rd

^{Boston Career Link}

^{1010 Harrison Avenue, Boston, MA 02119}

^{Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm}

 
Major Duties
You will perform a variety of duties related to providing security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft. As a TSO, you may be required to perform passenger screening, baggage screening or both. You are expected to perform all of these duties in a courteous and professional manner.

Work Schedules for Full-time Positions: Specific work shifts and schedules will be determined by the airport.

• 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: Specific work shifts and schedules will be determined by the airport.

• Part-time shifts 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

Discover the Benefits of Serving America
The work we do is rewarding and on the cutting edge of Federal service. You’ll receive competitive compensation and all Federal benefits, including a variety of health insurance options, life and long-term care insurance, paid time off, flexible spending account, retirement plan, flexible work schedules, career development and enrichment training, an employee recognition program and more.

TSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to non-merit factors as race, color, religion, gender, handicap, age, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, marital status, non-disqualifying disabilities, membership or non-membership in an employee organization, personal favoritism, protected genetic information, or status as a parent. TSA does have requirements to provide same-gender screening to travelers to protect their privacy.

Apply today at https://tsajobs.tsa.dhs.govor call 1.877.872.7990

REQUIREMENTS:

Please read all of the announcement to ensure that you meet the qualifications, understand the key requirements and are able to perform the physically demanding duties of this job.

TSOs MUST be willing and able to:

• Repeatedly lift and carry up to 70 pounds
• Continuously stand between one (1) to four (4) hours without a break to carry out screening functions
• Walk up to two (2) miles during a shift
• Communicate with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries in a professional and courteous manner
• Maintain focus and awareness and work within a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery, and people, distractions, time pressure, disruptive and angry passengers, and the requirement to identify and locate potentially life threatening devices and devices intended to create massive destruction
• Make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations