Job Description
A Security Officer License is required for this position.
Hours Monday -Friday late afternoon evening hours.
Job Summary: Screen cargo in compliance with the regulations set forth by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). Package screeners use X-ray technology, Explosive Trace Detection or physical search to ensure that packages being tendered for air transport are clear of any prohibited or dangerous items.
Per TSA requirements, this position requires the successful completion of an initial online training course and On the Job training.
Job Specific Considerations: Candidates must be able and willing to work in a cargo warehouse with fluctuations in temperature and other working conditions.
Must be willing to operate screening technology (X-ray and Explosive Trace Detection) and in some cases physically screen cargo if needed for alarm resolution.
Must be willing to work in close proximity with an Explosive Detection K9 and K9 handler
Primary Responsibilities: Screen packages in compliance with all TSA cargo screening protocols and regulations.
Successfully complete all training requirements to become a certified air cargo screener. This includes Physical Search training and being trained to operate Explosive Trace Detection and X-ray technology.
Using screening technology, identify prohibited or dangerous items being tendered for air transport. Items include IED's, weapons, narcotics and others.
Interpret X-ray images to identify prohibited items
Perform alarm resolution on packages that may contain prohibited items
Complete daily electronic and paper logs documenting number of packages screened and objects detected
Calibrate screening equipment daily
Provide reports to management.
Perform weekly screening technology maintenance
Provide detailed weekly reporting of all activity
Other duties as required
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: The following knowledge, skills and abilities may be demonstrated through experience, training or testing.
- Must meet and continue to meet Andy Frain employment standards.
- Must be able to see, hear, speak and write clearly.
- Knowledge of business operations management and human resources administration.
- Use of personal computer and spreadsheet software.
- Ability to synthesize business/ financial data and develop solutions.
- Planning, organizational, and leadership skills.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Strong customer service and service delivery orientation.
- Ability to interact effectively at various social levels and across diverse cultures.
- Ability to be an effective leader and member of teams.
- Ability to take initiative and achieve result.
- Knowledge of security operations and procedures.
- Knowledge of public safety priorities and limitations on authority.
- Knowledge of safe work practices.
- Knowledge of emergency policies and procedures.
- Ability to maintain professionalism in unusual or difficult circumstances.
- Ability to quickly assess and handle difficult and hostile situations.
- Ability to adapt to change in procedures, locations, and the organization.
- Must possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
General Requirements - Be on time and report to work in full uniform
- Be proactive in knowing all revisions to post orders and general information distributed by the customer and management
- Ensure training and compliance guidelines are met as outlined by management and other agencies regulating the customer/market
- Communicate on a daily basis with management any new issues or changes that need to be considered or implemented.
Minimum Qualifications - High School Diploma/or equivalent (GED) and be 18 years of age or older.
- Must be willing to submit to a background and drug screening where required; any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation.
- State Security Officer license is required
Andy Frain Services
Job Tags
Afternoon shift, Monday to Friday,