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Lead Transportation Security Officer
$70,448 - $91,582/Yr
United States Department of Homeland Security - New Haven, CT
posted 2 months ago
Part-time,Full-time
Onsite - New Haven, CT
Administration of Economic Programs
About the position
The Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO) position at the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) involves leading a team of Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to ensure the safety and security of the traveling public at Tweed - New Haven Airport. The role requires overseeing security screening procedures, managing workloads, and responding to security incidents, all while maintaining compliance with TSA directives.
Responsibilities
- Lead a team of at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs).
- Identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees.
- Provide input to supervisors regarding employee performance and other HR matters.
- Implement security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives.
- Assist with investigations of incidents and prepare incident reports.
- Respond to breaches of security and emergency situations.
- Train team members and monitor their work progress.
- Represent the team in communications with supervisors to obtain necessary resources.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
- At least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Completion of a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
- Pass pre-employment Drug Screening and subject to post-employment random drug and alcohol testing.
- Selective Service registration required.
- Ability to work various shifts and overtime as needed.
- Meet and maintain medical requirements for screening work.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in security work, aviation screener work, or X-ray technician work.
- Specialized experience in frontline security protection of air travelers.
Benefits
- Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance.
- Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k)).
- Flexible Spending Account.
- Employee Assistance Program.
- Personal leave days and paid federal holidays.
- Tuition reimbursement and transportation subsidies.
- Uniform allowance and health and wellness programs.
