About this opportunity
Nelson Enterprise Technology Services (NETS) lists this Transportation Security Officer (TSO) opportunity in rochester, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Transportation Security OfficerThis position performs a variety of duties related to providing security and protection of air travelers, airports, and aircrafts. Specifically, you will be responsible for identifying dangerous objects in baggage, cargo, and/or on passengers; and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft. You are required to perform various tasks such as: wanding, pat down searches, operation of x-ray machines, lifting of baggage (up to 50 pounds), and screening and ticket review using electronic and imaging equipment. As a NETS Transportation Security Officer, you may perform passenger screening, baggage screening, or both. You are expected to perform these duties in a courteous and professional manner.Responsibilities include:Providing the traveling public with the highest levels of security, customer service, and professionalismPerforming a variety of duties related to providing security and protection of air travelers, airports, and aircrafts and various tasks such as: pat down searches, operation of x-ray machines, property searches, and ticket document checking using electronic and imaging equipmentContinuously and effectively interacting with the public giving directions and responding to inquiries in a reasonable tone and mannerStanding and remaining standing for periods up to three hours without sittingLifting and/or assisting another individual to lift (from the ground) an object weighing 50 poundsMaintaining focus and awareness within a stressful environment containing numerous distractions which includes noise from alarms, machinery, people, time pressure, disruptive and disruptive passengers, and the requirement to identify and locate potentially life-threatening devices and devices intended on creating massive destructionMaking effective decisions in both crisis and routine situationsPerforming other duties as assignedRequirements include:High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent; or minimum one year work experience in security work, aviation screener work, or x-ray technician workMust possess excellent communication skills and the ability to represent NETS in a positive and professional manner when interacting with the traveling public and stakeholdersExcellent visual observation and identification skillsSkill sufficient to operate all advanced technologies and security equipment at screening checkpointsMust have the ability to attain dual function certificationMust be a US citizen or US NationalMust be proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking, and listening)Must possess excellent mental abilities (visual observation and identification, mental rotation)Must possess excellent interpersonal skills (responsibility, honesty, integrity)Must possess excellent work valuesAble to work irregular hours and/or shifts including split shifts, holidays, weekends, overtime, and extended hoursAble to successfully complete required classroom and on-the-job training and certification examsAbility to obtain a successful background investigation including criminal and credit checks required. Credit checks that reveal any of the following will result in ineligibility for this position: 1) defaulted on $7500 or more in debt (excluding certain circumstances of bankruptcy); 2) owe any delinquent federal or state taxes; or 3) owe any past due child support paymentsMust meet the following medical standards:Distance vision correctable to 20/30 better in the best eye and 20/100 or better in the worse eyeNear vision correctable to 20/50 or better binocularColor perception (e.g. red green blue yellow orange purple brown black white gray) note: color filters (e.g. contact lenses) for enhancing color discrimination are prohibitedHearing as measured by audiometry cannot exceed: a) an average hearing loss of 30 decibels (ANSI) at and 3000Hz in each ear b) single readings of 50 decibels at 2000 or 3000 Hz in each ear c) single reading of 55 decibels at 4000 Hz in each earAdequate joint mobility, dexterity, and range of motion strength and stability (to lift and move up to 50 pounds) as well as a complete medical evaluation including cardiovascular system hypertension, etc.Ability to maintain focus, awareness, and work within a stressful environment which includes noise for alarms, machinery, people, distractions, and time pressurePass a Drug and Alcohol Screening and random screening.
Worksite address
rochester, NY, 14618, US
Who can apply
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