- Position Title
- Security Support Assistant
- Agency
- Transportation Security Administration
- Announcement Number
- SLC-22-816198-11710995-P Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Saturday, December 10, 2022 to Wednesday, January 11, 2023
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Eligibilities
1.
This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth.
2.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
3.
Are you a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Displaced Employee? To be eligible you must meet one or more of the following:
- A current (OR former) employee of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who will be (OR has been) separated through TSA involuntary workforce reduction (IWR) procedures AND I am eligible to be considered for TSA positions for all areas of consideration, for up to one year after the effective date of my involuntary separation;
- A former TSA Transportation Security Officer (TSO) eligible for rehiring priority under the Priority Employment Program (PEP);
- An applicant for a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) position who has had my enter-on-duty (EOD) date delayed or offer rescinded due to a workforce reduction or anticipated reduction eligible for priority consideration under the Priority Employment Program (PEP).
Preferences
1.
Would you accept a temporary appointment?
How did you hear about this opportunity?
1.
Please let us know how you heard about this opportunity.
SSA
1.
This position requires the ability to: repeatedly and safely lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; continuously stand for one (1) to four (4) hours without a break; walk up to three (3) miles during a shift; continuously and effectively interact with the public; and maintain focus and awareness and work within a stressful environment. Do you understand these requirements and wish to continue in the application process?
2.
Work schedules are comprised of shift-work on any day from Sunday through Saturday, which may include irregular hours, nights, holidays, overtime, extended shifts, weekend shifts, changing shifts, and split shifts. A typical split shift schedule is two shifts, lasting at least two (2) hours each, in one 24-hour period, with an unpaid break of at least two (2) hours between the shifts. Specific work shifts and schedules will be determined by the airport.
Do you understand there are various work schedules for this position and wish to continue in the application process?
Do you understand there are various work schedules for this position and wish to continue in the application process?
3.
Have you resided within the United States for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position?
(Answer "Yes" if any of the following five conditions are met: (1) you have resided within the United States for three of the last five years; (2) you worked for the U.S. Government in foreign countries in a Federal civilian or military capacity; (3) you were or are a dependent accompanying a Federal civilian or military employee serving in foreign countries; (4) you studied abroad at a U.S. affiliated college or university; or (5) you have a current and adequate Federal background investigation completed for a Federal or Government contractor position.)
(Answer "Yes" if any of the following five conditions are met: (1) you have resided within the United States for three of the last five years; (2) you worked for the U.S. Government in foreign countries in a Federal civilian or military capacity; (3) you were or are a dependent accompanying a Federal civilian or military employee serving in foreign countries; (4) you studied abroad at a U.S. affiliated college or university; or (5) you have a current and adequate Federal background investigation completed for a Federal or Government contractor position.)
4.
In the last year, have you been fired, quit after being told you would be fired, or left by mutual agreement following charges of allegations of theft, bribery, drug use, alcohol use, or physical violence?
5.
Are you currently cohabitating with someone who is not legally residing in the U.S.?
6.
In the past 3 months, have you used any illegal drugs or controlled substances, to include marijuana?
Suitability
Please respond whether or not you have been convicted* of the offense listed within the past 10 years. (Note: By responding "Yes" to any of these, you will be removed from consideration for this position.)
*You have a conviction if you plead no contest (nolo contendere), plead guilty, were found guilty, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, to any of the listed disqualifying offenses. The only exceptions are if your guilty plea or conviction has been reversed on appeal, your conviction has been expunged, or you have been pardoned.
*You have a conviction if you plead no contest (nolo contendere), plead guilty, were found guilty, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, to any of the listed disqualifying offenses. The only exceptions are if your guilty plea or conviction has been reversed on appeal, your conviction has been expunged, or you have been pardoned.
1.
Forgery of certificates, false marking of aircraft, and other aircraft registration violations.
2.
Interference with air navigation.
3.
Improper transportation of hazardous material.
4.
Aircraft piracy.
5.
Interference with flight crew members or flight attendants.
6.
Commission of certain crimes aboard aircraft in flight.
7.
Carrying a weapon or explosive aboard aircraft.
8.
Conveying false information and threats.
9.
Aircraft piracy outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States.
10.
Lighting violation involving transporting controlled substances. Essentially, this means that if you have been convicted of transporting illegal drugs in a plane without activating the navigation or anti-collision lights you are disqualified.
11.
Unlawful entry into an aircraft area that serves air carriers or foreign air carriers contrary to established security requirements.
12.
Destruction of an aircraft or either a domestic or international aircraft facility. It is a federal crime to use any device, substance or weapon, to intentionally perform an act of violence against any person at an airport or to destroy or seriously damage the facilities of such an airport.
13.
Murder.
14.
Assault with intent to murder.
15.
Espionage.
16.
Sedition (inciting insurrection against lawful authority).
17.
Kidnapping or hostage taking.
18.
Treason.
19.
Rape or aggravated sexual abuse.
20.
Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive or weapon.
21.
Extortion.
22.
Armed or felony armed robbery.
23.
Distribution of, or intent to distribute a controlled substance.
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Felony arson.
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Felony involving a threat.
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Felony involving willful destruction of property.
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Felony involving importation or manufacture of a controlled substance.
28.
Felony involving burglary.
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Felony involving theft.
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Felony involving dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation.
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Felony involving possession or distribution of stolen property.
32.
Felony involving aggravated assault.
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Felony involving bribery.
34.
Felony involving illegal possession of a controlled substance punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of more than 1 year, or any other crime classified as a felony that the Under Secretary determines indicates a propensity for placing contraband aboard an aircraft in return for money.
35.
Violence at international airports.
36.
Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the criminal acts listed above.
37.
Interference with security screening personnel.
Please respond whether or not you have been separated (e.g., terminated, removed, or resigned while a proposed termination or removal was pending) from TSA for any of the following reasons within the last three years.
Note: By responding "Yes" to any of these, you will be removed from consideration for this position
Note: By responding "Yes" to any of these, you will be removed from consideration for this position
38.
Were you separated due to unacceptable performance?
39.
Were you separated due to misconduct?
40.
Were you separated due to receiving a negative suitability determination from the Personnel Security Division?
41.
Did you resign after receiving a proposed removal letter?
All the information you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application form, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work.
42.
Does the TSA employ any of your relatives?
Assessment 1
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Do you have either one or both of the following: (1) a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, TASC, or equivalent OR (2) at least one year of full-time work experience in security work or aviation officer work, or with x-ray technician work?