Supervisory Transportation Security Officer Job at Columbus Region, Ohio

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  • Columbus Region
  • Ohio

Job Description

** Supervisory Transportation Security Officer**

**Department of Homeland Security**

**Location**

2 vacancies in the following location:

+ ** Clarification from the agency**

All current internal employees of TSA on permanent or competitive temporary appointments with duty locations that are within the hub-spoke configuration of CMH. The salary range listed above includes locality pay of 20.69% and retention incentive based on 10% of basic pay. This position is located at Port Columbus International Airport (CMH) in Columbus, OH. See "Requirements" section for additional salary information.

**Duties**

If selected for this position, you will serve as a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO) for Security Operations (SO), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes. You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology. In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement.

Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

* Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.

* Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.

* Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.

* Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors.

* Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.

* Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed.

* Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors.

* Serving as a member of the National Screening Force.

Supervisory/Managerial duties include serving as a first line supervisor for the organization. This includes, but is not limited to: assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization; supervising employees performing special program work; and serving as the supervisor-in-charge of an assigned airport or other transportation terminal.

**NOTE**: Employees occupying frontline positions, i.e., individuals performing security screening operations and occupying positions that involve contact with the traveling public on a regular and recurring basis, are required to wear TSA approved and issued personal protective equipment (PPE). This requirement is in place to address the COVID-19 pandemic and comply with Executive Order 13991 and TSAs Pandemic and Emerging Infectious Disease and Workforce Protection Plan. PPE includes TSA issued surgical masks, face shields, and nitrile gloves. At TSA, the health and safety of our employees is a top priority.

**Requirements**

** Conditions of Employment**

* You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.

* You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).

* You must be able to obtain a Secret Clearance.

* Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND random drug/alcohol testing.

* Selective Service registration is required.

* See additional "Conditions of Employment" and "Other Information" sections.

**Salary Information:** In order to recruit and retain highly qualified employees at this location, TSA has approved the payment of a bi-weekly retention incentive. The retention incentive is based on 10% of basic pay. Indefinite continuation of the incentive payment is contingent upon approved funding.

**Conditions of Employment:**

* This position is contingent upon a negative drug test result. Any individual tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

* Must be able to maintain eligibility for a Secret level security clearance;

* Must be able to maintain proficiency in all facets of assigned work sufficient to ensure recertification, as appropriate;

* Must pass and maintain all required BDA certifications and performance standards when assigned as a STSO over the BDA program;

* Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed;

* Must be proficient in English (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, comprehending);

* Must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National; and

* Mandatory travel for training and occasional other travel may be required.

**Must meet and maintain medical requirements for screening work (including a medical examination and physical abilities assessment) including, but not limited to, the following:**

* Must be able to efficiently and thoroughly manipulate and lift baggage, containers, and other objects subject to security processing;

* Must be able to repeatedly lift and carry items weighing up to 70 pounds;

* Must be able to maintain physical agility that would allow you to squat, bend, and lean to inspect individuals and baggage/cargo;

* Must be able to maintain the ability to walk up to two miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods (e.g., 3-4 hours) of time;

* Must be able to maintain a measured threshold for sight: Distance vision correctable to 20/30 or better in the best eye and 20/100 or better in worst eye. Near vision correctable to 20/40 or better Snellen binocular;

* Must maintain a measured threshold for hearing: Average hearing loss of 25 decibels (ANSI) at 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000 Hz in each ear. No greater than 45 decibels at 4000 and 6000 Hz in each ear; and

* Must be able to distinguish principle colors that will be a part of images displayed on automated screens: Color perception (e.g., red, green, blue, yellow, orange, purple, brown, black, white, gray). Note: Color filters for enhancing color discrimination are prohibited.

** Qualifications**

**To qualify for the SV-1802-G Pay Band,** you must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience in or related to the duties of a Transportation Security Officer or Lead Transportation Security Officer at the E band level or above (GS-8). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.

**AND**

Six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor in any type of work environment which demonstrates the possession of proficiency, or the potential to develop proficiency, in tasks such as: identifying, distributing, and balancing work load and tasks among employees; training or arranging for training of employees on procedures, use of various electronic equipment, or similar requirements; maintaining records of work accomplishments and administrative information; and resolving simple, informal complaints of employees and referring formal grievances to the appropriate management official. This experience may or may no

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