POSITION: Transportation Security Officer

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.

DUTIES: * Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft. * Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing * Controlling terminal entry and exit points. * Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries. * Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.

REQUIREMENTS: * Have a high school diploma or equivalent * At least one year of full-time work experience in the security Industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician. * Must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. * Must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application. * Selective Service registration is required. * Must pass a structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation * Subject to post-employment random drug and/or alcohol testing * Must be proficient in English (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, comprehending). * Mandatory travel for training and occasional travel may be required Exposure to potentially lethal devices and dangerous chemicals is inherent in this position.

Wage: $24.06 to $29.66

Shift: Full-time and part-time opportunities available * Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed.

Job Site: Hayden, CO.

Benefits: Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: If you meet the minimum requirements for this position, please click on How to Apply to view application information. You must be registered with Connecting Colorado to view the application information (registration is available at no cost).