ATTACHMENT III

TRANSPORTATION SECURITY SCREENERS

Basic requirements:

U.S. citizen

AND

Have one of the following: High school diploma, GED or equivalent.

OR

At least one year of full-time work experience in security work or aviation screener work, or with x-ray technician work.

AND

In accordance with Public Law 107-71 all applicants will be required to pass tests, interviews, and other evaluations demonstrating that they have the necessary skills and abilities for job performance. These requirements include:

· Mental abilities (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, visual observation, mental rotation)

· Interpersonal Skills (e.g., customer service, honesty, integrity, dependability)

· Physical Abilities (e.g., repeatedly lifting and carrying up to 40 lbs.; identifying objects by touch)

· Medical Standards:

-Distant vision correctable to 20/30 or better

-Near vision correctable to 20/50 or better

-Color perception (e.g., red, green, blue, yellow, orange, purple, brown, black, white, gray) by passing the Farnsworth D-15 color vision test

-Hearing as measured by audiometry cannot exceed: a) an average hearing loss of 30 decibels (ANSI) at 500, 1000, 2000, and 3000Hz in each ear, b) single readings of 50 decibels at 2000 or 3000Hz in each ear, c) single reading of 55 decibels at 4000Hz in each ear

-Adequate joint mobility, dexterity and range of motion, strength, and stability, as well as a complete medical evaluation including cardiovascular system, hypertension, etc.

-Drug-free as assessed through a drug test

Transportation Security Screeners, Lead Transportation Security Screeners and Supervisory Transportation Security Screeners will be required to demonstrate daily fitness for duty free from impairment from illegal drugs, sleep deprivation, medication, or alcohol.

No age limit for this position

Duties:

Provide frontline security and protection of air travelers, airports and airplanes. As the frontline defense, responsible for identifying dangerous or deadly objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft. In ensuring the identification of dangerous objects in baggage, cargo, or on an air traveler, must perform this essential security mission in a courteous and professional manner. Use diverse, cutting edge, electronic detection and imaging equipment. Finally, may participate in or attend meetings where classified information is provided.

Salary and Benefits:
The basic salary range is from $23,600 to $35,400 a year depending upon qualifications and experience. In addition to the basic pay for this position, an individual may receive extra pay, called locality pay, based on the geographic area of permanent duty station, which helps to positively adjust salary for cost of living. The Federal Government offers generous benefits including Life Insurance, Health Insurance, and Retirement. These benefits are partially paid by the Federal Government. Also earn vacation time and sick leave.