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Summary
This job is open to U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals. Duties Requirements How you will be evaluated Required documents How to apply
Duties
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.
Requirements
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.
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 the TSO Assessment Battery (TAB), a computer-based test to evaluate x-ray interpretation aptitude. Upon passing the TAB, you will be eligible to be scheduled for additional assessments, including a structured interview, drug screening, and a job-related medical evaluation.
Required documents
Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages. In addition to a resume, limited to two pages, and the assessment questions, you must submit copies of any of the following documents if you are applying based on current or former Federal Government Status, Veterans Preference, or eligible Veterans Service:
How to apply
Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
Application process
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. While a resume is not required for this position, only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
Application status
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account https://my.usajobs.gov. On the Home page, scroll down and locate your job application. Once the job has been located, click the Track this application link on the right under the application date. The page will refresh to display the Agencys Application Information page, where you can scroll down and review any notifications the agency has sent you.
Next steps
Based on your application and your responses to the application questionnaire, you may be presented with instructions on how to access the USA Hire system to schedule a proctored examination at a testing center near you. You must schedule and complete this proctored examination at a TSA Testing Center within 21 days of receiving the instructions to schedule. You will have the opportunity to request a testing accommodation for the assessments should you have a disability covered under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance: