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Transportation Security Specialist - Explosives
United States Department of Homeland Security - Glen Burnie, MD
posted 2 months ago
About the position
The Transportation Security Specialist - Explosives position at the Department of Homeland Security is critical for safeguarding the American transportation infrastructure. Located at the Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall International Airport (BWI), this role involves assessing threats, mentoring screening personnel, and responding to potential explosive incidents. The specialist will play a key role in a multi-layered security approach to ensure the safety of travelers and the integrity of transportation systems.
Responsibilities
- Serve as a key component of a multi-layered security approach.
- Apply technical knowledge of explosives to assess threats.
- Educate the screening workforce in the detection of threats.
- Support explosive vulnerability assessments in all modes of transportation.
- Respond to and assess unresolved checkpoint and checked baggage alarms involving possible explosives.
- Determine if devices are improvised explosives, commercial explosives, or mixed explosives.
- Deploy in support of risk mitigation efforts to deter and prevent the introduction of IEDs into the airport environment.
- Participate in covert drills to evaluate training effectiveness and identify security vulnerabilities.
- Mentor and train the front line screening workforce on explosives and IED components.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National status.
- Minimum entry age of 18 years.
- Completion of formal accredited IED/bomb disposal coursework resulting in a Graduation Certificate from an accredited bomb disposal school.
- One year of specialized experience equivalent to SV-G or GS-11 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret level security clearance.
- Pass pre-employment drug screening and subject to post-employment random drug and alcohol testing.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in bomb program management responsibilities.
- Experience responding to alarms involving possible explosives or IEDs.
- Quality ranking factor experience acquired within the last five years.
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.
- Flexible work schedules and telework options.
- Tuition reimbursement and transportation subsidies.
- Uniform allowance and health and wellness programs.
