Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
Company: usagov
Location: Cedar Rapids
Posted on: March 17, 2023
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Job Description:
Summary
Transportation Security Officers are responsible for providing
security and protection of travelers across all transportation
sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Their duties may
also extend to securing high-profile events, important figures
and/or anything that includes or impacts our transportation
systems. Learn more about the Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
role on the TSA Careers Website.
This job is open to
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Duties
For more information on working at The Eastern Iowa Airport, please
Click Here.
Salary Information: The salary range listed above includes locality
pay of 16.50%. The current starting hourly rate for this position
is $17.64.
On July 2, 2023, TSA is converting to a new compensation plan.
Under this new plan, Transportation Security Officer (TSO) salaries
will become significantly more competitive with the implementation
of a three-rung, D, E, and F band career ladder. For additional
information, please click here.
Hiring: TSA may apply a gender-specific (male or female) hiring
preference to fill TSO positions in order to meet security mission
and same gender pat-down job-related requirements. At airport
locations where it is necessary to apply the hiring preference,
candidates of the needed gender will be provided preference in the
scheduling of the computer based aptitude test, airport
assessments, processing and selection.
DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure
borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard
cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters.
Securing Travel, Protecting People-At the TSA, you will serve in a
high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life.
Across the nation, you will be on the front line of the DHS's TSA
team as they secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and
public transit systems, thus protecting our transportation
infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and
commerce.
Realistic Job Preview: The Realistic Job Preview gives you an
honest, objective and vivid portrait of what it means to work as a
Transportation Security Officer (TSO) and provides employee
testimonies about both the good and the challenging aspects of
being a TSO. To view the video, please Click Here.
Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) provide security and
protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous
and professional manner. This includes:
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
The requirements listed above must be met at the time of
application submission.
Other Requirements:
Applicants must meet these qualifications in order to be further
evaluated in the TSO hiring process:
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience):
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and
skills and can provide valuable training and experience that
translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for
all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Additional information
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.
Reasonable Accommodation: Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process
should contact HC ServeU Customer Care at
HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov.
Bargaining Unit Status: This position is in the bargaining unit for
which the American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE) is the
exclusive representative.
Reemployed Annuitants: Since the TSO position is permanent, it does
not meet the eligibility requirement for a salary offset waiver
under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year
2010. Therefore, former Federal or Postal Service employees who are
receiving a civilian retirement annuity may have their salary
reduced by the amount of their pension, which could result in a
biweekly net pay as low as zero dollars ($0.00) or a debt owed to
the Federal Government.
TSO Dress and Appearance Responsibilities: TSOs are required to
adhere to the Personal Appearance Standard that requires a neat,
clean and professional appearance while on duty or while wearing a
uniform. This includes adherence to policies on accessories and
grooming. For example, with the exception of 1/4 inch stud-type
earrings, body and/or tongue piercing may not be visible to the
public. In addition, tattoos of any kind on the head, face, and
exposed areas of the neck must be covered at all times and not
visible to the general public. TSA issued and approved items such
as turtlenecks or dickies may be used to cover tattoos on the lower
neck.
Work Schedules for Part-time Positions: Specific work shifts and
schedules will be determined by the airport.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
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: uniform allowance; health and wellness programs;
transportation subsidies; and tuition reimbursement. 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 "Employee Benefits."
Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees
to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum
accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave
ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position
(e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty
location - 360 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any
leave forfeited under these circumstances.
Starting a career with TSA as a TSO may lead to promotion
possibilities within DHS.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
If you meet the minimum qualifications, you may be invited to take
a Computer Based Test (CBT) to confirm English language proficiency
and evaluate x-ray interpretation aptitude. Upon passing the CBT,
you will be eligible to be scheduled for additional assessments,
which include: (1) a structured interview to determine, among other
qualities, your decision making skill and your ability to work with
teams and the general public; (2) a drug screening; and, (3) a job
related medical evaluation that includes a color vision test,
vision exam, hearing exam, and adequate joint mobility exam (in
part to determine the physical potential to repeatedly lift and/or
carry up to 50 pounds, to stand for prolonged periods (e.g. 3-4
hours) of time without a break, and to walk up to three miles
during a shift). Upon passing these assessments, you will be
subject to a pre-hire background investigation. Based upon passing
the pre-hire background investigation and a qualitative evaluation
of the criteria above, you will be placed in one of the following
categories:
Best Qualified: Applicants demonstrating a superior level of all
evaluation criteria.
Highly Qualified: Applicants demonstrating a more than satisfactory
level of the evaluation criteria.
Qualified: Applicants demonstrating minimal or basic satisfactory
qualifications, with general knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Veterans' Preference: TSA will provide employment preference to
eligible veterans by applying veterans' preference as defined in
the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (PL 107-71) and to
those eligible under the provisions of Title 5, United States Code
(USC), Section 2108. Learn more about TSA's commitment to providing
employment opportunities for qualified, eligible veterans.
Open to All U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals
For further information concerning U.S. citizenship, please Click
Here.
For more information on TSO medical requirements, please Click
Here.
For more information on TSO eligibility standards and background
requirements, please Click Here.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn
more about federal benefits.
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: uniform allowance; health and wellness programs;
transportation subsidies; and tuition reimbursement. 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 "Employee Benefits."
Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees
to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum
accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave
ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position
(e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty
location - 360 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any
leave forfeited under these circumstances.
Starting a career with TSA as a TSO may lead to promotion
possibilities within DHS.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold
and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.
Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific
benefits offered.
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have
access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of
position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time,
temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the
following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure
you're eligible under their policies.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
Applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Standard/Daylight Time on the closing date of the job opportunity
announcement (JOA). However, if a sufficient number of applications
are received, the announcement may be closed before the published
application deadline. Therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged
to promptly apply online and in advance of the announcement closing
date. Application Steps: To submit your application online:
Please note: If you have previously applied to a TSO JOA, you must
utilize your existing USAJOBS account when applying to other TSO
vacancies. If you need assistance accessing your existing USAJOBS
account, please contact USAJOBS via the Contact Us link. Upon each
submission of an application for a TSO vacancy, you must update
your profile and demographic information, answer each application
question, re-submit any applicable documentation, and select Finish
at the end of the application. Otherwise, the application will be
considered incomplete and will not be processed. Applicants must
each use their own, individual email address when applying to a TSO
job opportunity announcement. Email addresses are used as unique
identifiers in the www.usajobs.gov system, so if you apply using
the same email address as another TSA applicant, then all of the
applications for each candidate who shares that account will be
adversely impacted.
This JOA is being used to fill positions at this airport location
only. If you are interested in a different airport location, you
will need to apply to a JOA for that specific location when
advertised. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this
announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities
concerning, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders,
interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of
Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These
authorities are subject to change.
Agency contact information
HC ServeU Customer Care
Phone
HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov
TDD
HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov
Fax
HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov
Email
HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov
Address
DHS/Transportation Security Administration HC ServeU Customer Care
6363 Walker Lane Suite 400 Alexandria, Virginia 22310 United
States
Next steps
Due to the extensive pre-employment screening process, we are
actively recruiting to fill current and future Transportation
Security Officers within TSA. If you are interested in a career
with TSA as a Transportation Security Officer, we encourage you to
apply to this announcement. TSA encourages women, minorities and
veterans to apply for an exciting career as a Transportation
Security Officer with TSA.
After applying, you will be notified of your status by e-mail. You
will also receive instruction on how to monitor your application
status on-line via the TSA Candidate Portal. Because some systems
may re-direct TSA emails away from your Inbox, please be sure to
also check your junk and spam email folders on a regular basis for
emails that may contain important information regarding your
application status and specific instructions about the hiring
process.
In order to help prevent these important messages from being
automatically removed from your inbox, you may also want to
consider adding the following two e-mail addresses to your contact
list: 1) no-reply@tsa.dhs.gov, and 2) HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov.
To render a final decision regarding your qualification for
selection, several assessments are required, each of which may vary
in length of time to schedule and successfully complete, and
several of which may be dependent on you for submitting information
as requested.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to
be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in
this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
Applications will be accepted online until 11:59 p.m. Eastern
Standard/Daylight Time on the closing date of the job opportunity
announcement (JOA). However, if a sufficient number of applications
are received, the announcement may be closed before the published
application deadline. Therefore, applicants are strongly encouraged
to promptly apply online and in advance of the announcement closing
date. Application Steps: To submit your application online:
Please note: If you have previously applied to a TSO JOA, you must
utilize your existing USAJOBS account when applying to other TSO
vacancies. If you need assistance accessing your existing USAJOBS
account, please contact USAJOBS via the Contact Us link. Upon each
submission of an application for a TSO vacancy, you must update
your profile and demographic information, answer each application
question, re-submit any applicable documentation, and select Finish
at the end of the application. Otherwise, the application will be
considered incomplete and will not be processed. Applicants must
each use their own, individual email address when applying to a TSO
job opportunity announcement. Email addresses are used as unique
identifiers in the www.usajobs.gov system, so if you apply using
the same email address as another TSA applicant, then all of the
applications for each candidate who shares that account will be
adversely impacted.
This JOA is being used to fill positions at this airport location
only. If you are interested in a different airport location, you
will need to apply to a JOA for that specific location when
advertised. Any offers of employment made pursuant to this
announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities
concerning, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders,
interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S.
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of
Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These
authorities are subject to change.
Agency contact information
HC ServeU Customer Care
Phone
HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov
TDD
HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov
Fax
HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov
Email
HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov
Address
DHS/Transportation Security Administration HC ServeU Customer Care
6363 Walker Lane Suite 400 Alexandria, Virginia 22310 United
States
Next steps
Due to the extensive pre-employment screening process, we are
actively recruiting to fill current and future Transportation
Security Officers within TSA. If you are interested in a career
with TSA as a Transportation Security Officer, we encourage you to
apply to this announcement. TSA encourages women, minorities and
veterans to apply for an exciting career as a Transportation
Security Officer with TSA.
After applying, you will be notified of your status by e-mail. You
will also receive instruction on how to monitor your application
status on-line via the TSA Candidate Portal. Because some systems
may re-direct TSA emails away from your Inbox, please be sure to
also check your junk and spam email folders on a regular basis for
emails that may contain important information regarding your
application status and specific instructions about the hiring
process.
In order to help prevent these important messages from being
automatically removed from your inbox, you may also want to
consider adding the following two e-mail addresses to your contact
list: 1) no-reply@tsa.dhs.gov, and 2) HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov.
To render a final decision regarding your qualification for
selection, several assessments are required, each of which may vary
in length of time to schedule and successfully complete, and
several of which may be dependent on you for submitting information
as requested.
Fair & Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.
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