Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Officer At Sonoma County Airport (STS)Join VMD Corp, part of Xcelerate Solutions and a leader in providing passenger and checked baggage screening services at various airports across the United States. Grow in a fulfilling career as a Transportation Security Officer at the Sonoma County Airport (STS) working alongside a team of aviation security professionals. You will use your outstanding customer service and critical-thinking skills while ensuring passenger safety by identifying and preventing unsafe objects from entering onto aircraft. Responsibilities specific to this role include, but are not limited to: Passenger and Baggage Screening Operating various screening equipment. Communicating and interacting with travelers What you will need: Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National Be at least 18 years of age Have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) Be proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) Must possess customer service skills Pass a computerized assessment (grammar and ability to interpret X-rays) Pass a medical evaluation (vision, hearing, and joint mobility exam) Pass pre-employment drug test Pass a TSA background and financial records check Ability to work any day, Monday Sunday, and any shift between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM Minimum Clearance to Start: Public Trust What we offer: Competitive Compensation and on the Job Training Starting pay for this position will range from $23-$33/hour after successful training and certification. Pay levels for current officers are determined based on years of service and certifications. No prior experience is necessary. Receive on-the-job training and if applicable travel accommodations for a 2-week training session at an approved FLETC location to become a certified officer. Benefits for you and your family: Medical | Dental | Vision 401K Vacation Leave | Sick Leave Flexible Spending Life insurance Employer Paid Long | Short Term Disability Tuition & Training Reimbursement Program Travel and Telecommuting: Telecommute Option: No Relocation: Relocation is not provided. Travel: None currently. 2-week training session in Georgia, Nevada, or other approved location may be required in the future. Working with VMD: VMD Corp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xcelerate Solutions, is part of the nation's critical air travel infrastructure. Our Transportation Security Services team helps protect travelers at home and abroad, providing security services at multiple airports across the United States. As a trusted partner to the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, numerous law enforcement and civilian agencies, and the Intelligence Community, VMD and Xcelerate Solutions' customers are directly responsible for the security and safety of the United States. Xcelerate Solutions and its subsidiaries are Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employers. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or expression of another protected characteristic. As part of this commitment to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals, Xcelerate provides reasonable accommodations if needed because of an applicant's or an employee's disability. Xcelerate Solutions maintains a drug-free workplace.