Transportation Security Administration Hiring for Transportation Security Officer (TSO) Hiring Event Job at Grants Pass, OR Full Time NEW

Sign-on Bonus: TSA is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 for this location to eligible new hires – $500 after onboarding and an additional $500 after one year of service, with service agreement. This initiative applies to TSO new hires that onboard through September 30, 2022.

Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. This includes:

• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
• Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries.
• Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches. This may include application of risk-based security screening protocols that vary based on program requirements.
• Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior, and is open to change and adapts to new information or unexpected obstacles.

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.

Job requirements

• 18 years or older
• U.S. citizen or national
• High school diploma, GED or security experience equivalent
• No previous security experience is required

What to prepare

• Smartphone and/or passwords to access your email and USAJOBS account.
• Two forms of valid federal or state government-issued identification.
• Do not bring firearms, knives, or weapons of any kind. Possession of such items will result in dismissal from the facility.

Preferred dress code

Casual (come as you are, but please be presentable)

About Transportation Security Administration

Sign-on Bonus: The Transportation Security Administration is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 for this location; $500 after onboarding and an additional $500 after one year of service. This initiative applies to TSO new hires who onboard prior to September 30, 2022.

TSA offers rewarding, meaningful careers and professional growth. We are a team of dedicated individuals who work hard to deliver our mission of protecting the nation’s transportation systems and ensuring safe travels.

TSOs are the backbone of TSA and represent the public face of the agency to millions of travelers a day. They are responsible for screening passengers, baggage and cargo to keep our transportation systems safe.

What to expect at this event:

This event may feature multiple hiring components which will vary by event. Provided you pass each component, it’s possible you may:

• Attend an information session to learn more about the TSO position and employment with TSA;
• Apply for the TSO position, if you did not apply online prior to the event;
• Take a computer-based test (CBT) to evaluate English language proficiency and object recognition aptitude;
• Participate in a structured interview to assess qualifications for the position;
• Complete a medical evaluation, federal drug screening and pre-hire background investigation soon after the event.
• Offers within 30 days and/or interviews on the spot do not apply to TSA.

Tips for the Event

• Apply online in advance for quicker processing. Please note that a resume and previous work experience are not required for your USAJOBS profile or the TSA application.
• Consider arriving early to allow more time to complete all components.
• If you don’t feel well, please do not attend.
• Face masks required. Social distancing and COVID-19 health and safety protocols will be observed.

What is a hiring event?

Think of it like a job fair, but for one company and more personal. Hiring events are a great way for employers to fill multiple roles quickly. Hiring is a human process, and they would like to meet you to see if you’re a fit!