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KR Contracting, Inc

Transportation Security Officer (TSO) Screener - Santa Rosa, CA

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A Transportation Security Officer monitors passengers and activity at airports, train stations and ship terminals to watch for threats to security or passenger safety. Screens passengers, luggage or freight to look for weapons or dangerous materials; patrols areas where vehicles are loaded or unloaded; uses technology, interviews and searches for screening and monitoring passengers.

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Transportation Security Officer (TSO) Screener
  • Santa Rosa, CA KR Contracting, Inc
  • 3.7 Santa Rosa, CA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $24.40
  • $40.67 an hour 22 hours ago Qualifications English High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Transportation Security Officer (TSO) Screener
  • Santa Rosa, CA KR is accepting applications for individuals to provide aviation screening services for the Charles M Schulz
  • Sonoma County Airport.
Duties/Responsibility Perform security screening of passengers and property, including the operation of x-ray machines to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers. Hand Wand (requires reaching the wand from the floor to overhead) and pat down searches. Monitor walk-through metal detector screening equipment Control entry and exit points. Provide the traveling public with the highest levels of security, customer service, and professionalism. Maintain focus and awareness and work within a stressful environment. Make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations. Available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed. Perform physically demanding tasks, to include but not limited to: Repeatedly lift and carry baggage weighing up to 50 pounds. Bend, reach, stoop, squat and walk. Continuously stand between one and four hours without a break to carry out screening functions. Qualifications Shall fluently speak, read, comprehend, and compose coherent written reports in English. Must be able to pass an English Language Assessment Test. US Citizen Have a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), High School Equivalency Test (HiSET), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) credential OR at least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician. Applicants must pass
TSA/TSO CBT
aptitude assessment to be considered for this position. Education Requirements High School Diploma or equivalent certificate. Medical Requirements Must meet job-related medical standards that will be assessed in a pre-employment medical evaluation. These standards include but are not limited to visual ability, hearing ability, adequate joint mobility, dexterity, and range of motion, that considers relevant aspects of all body systems. Training Requirements TSO will be required to complete Dual Function training. TSOs must participate in and pass all recurrent and specialized training and recertification tests on a periodic basis. Security Requirements TSOs must pass a pre-employment drug screening test. TSOs must pass a background investigation, including a criminal check and a credit check. This is a non-critical sensitive National Security position that requires you to be fingerprinted, photographed, and complete appropriate security paperwork, including a SF-86 Questionnaire for National Security Positions. The pre-employment background investigation must be
COMPLETED
with favorable results prior to a final offer of employment and cannot be initiated until submission of a completed questionnaire. KR Contracting, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer . All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, relationship or association with a protected veteran, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information, please visit: [KR Contracting website] . If you have questions regarding Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action, Diversity and Inclusion, experience difficulty using our online system and need an alternative method to apply, or require an accommodation during the recruitment or employment process, please contact your local Human Resources representative. To find an office near you, please visit: [KR Contracting website] . KR Contracting, Inc. is the employer of record; however, the facilities we protect are owned by our clients. These clients retain the right to determine access to their sites. Employment is contingent upon meeting all client-specific and building clearance requirements. KR Contracting, Inc. (KRC) is a recognized leader in professional armed and unarmed security services, with a strong focus on Federal Protective Service operations. Headquartered in the Washington, D.C. Metro area, we bring over 30 years of experience in federal contracting, access control, security detail, and exceptional customer service. Our professionalism, expertise, and innovative approach distinguish us in the industry. Join KRC as we continue to grow—expanding our services to local governments, additional federal agencies, and commercial clients. We are committed to becoming a world-class leader in all areas of protective services.