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Nelson Enterprise Technology Services

Airport Screening Officer

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An Airfield Operations Specialist ensures the safe takeoff and landing of commercial and military aircraft. Duties include coordination between air-traffic control and maintenance personnel, dispatching, using airfield landing and navigational aids, implementing airfield safety procedures, monitoring and maintaining flight records, and applying knowledge of weather information.

$53,872 / year median in New York

+17% projected growth

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Job Description

Job Description:
NETS is seeking Transportation Security Officers (TSO) to work at the Rochester International Airport in Rochester, New York (ROC This 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. Provides the traveling public with the highest levels of security customer service and professionalism Performs 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 equipment Continuously and effectively interact with the public giving directions and responding to inquiries in a reasonable tone and manner Stand and remain standing for periods up to three hours without sitting Lift and/or assist another individual to lift (from the ground) an object weighing 50 pounds Maintain 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 destruction Make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications High School Diploma GED or equivalent; or minimum one year work experience in security work aviation screener work or x-ray technician work Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to represent NETS in a positive and professional manner when interacting with the traveling public and stakeholders Excellent visual observation and identification skills Skill sufficient to operate all advanced technologies and security equipment at screening checkpoints Must have the ability to attain dual function certification Must be a US citizen or US National Must 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 values Able to work irregular hours and/or shifts including split shifts holidays weekends overtime and extended hours
Pay:
$17.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
On-the-job training Paid training Application Question(s): Availability for telephonic discussion
Experience:
Security guard: 1 year (Preferred) Airport security: 1 year (Preferred)
TSO:
1 year (Preferred)
Work Location:
On the road