Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security
Dickinson, NDSecuring Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life.
In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.
For additional information about our agency please: Click Here To qualify for the SV-F Pay Band you must demonstrate at least six months of specialized experience performing the duties of a Transportation Security Officer at the SV-D Pay Band or GS-5/6 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position.
Such experience will include:Providing front line security protection to air travelers, airports, and airplanes.Wanding, performing pat down searches, operating an x-ray machine, screening baggage, and reviewing tickets.Identifying dangerous objects on passengers and in baggage or cargo, and preventing these objects from being transported onto aircraft.Using diverse electronic detection and imaging equipment.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.NOTE: Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek.
Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience.
No additional credit is given for overtime.
You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.Minimum Entry Age Requirement: To be determined eligible applicants must have reached the minimum entry age of 18 years at the time their application is submitted and, if selected for the position, will be required to provide such proof prior to appointment.
How to Apply
Follow the application procedure at www.usajobs.gov for more info.
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