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Airport Security Officer
Nelson Enterprise Technology Services · Rochester, New York · Posted Jun 13, 2026
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Job description:
Job Description:
- NETS is seeking Transportation Security Officers (TSO) to work at the Rochester International Airport in Rochester, New York (ROC
- This position performs a variety of duties related to providing security and protection of air travelers airports and aircrafts. Specifically you will be responsible for identifying dangerous objects in baggage cargo and/or on passengers; and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft. You are required to perform various tasks such as: wanding pat down searches operation of x-ray machines lifting of baggage (up to 50 pounds) and screening and ticket review using electronic and imaging equipment. As a NETS Transportation Security Officer you may perform passenger screening baggage screening or both. You are expected to perform these duties in a courteous and professional manner.
- Provides the traveling public with the highest levels of security customer service and professionalism
- Performs a variety of duties related to providing security and protection of air travelers airports and aircrafts and various tasks such as: pat down searches operation of x-ray machines property searches and ticket document checking using electronic and imaging equipment
- Continuously and effectively interact with the public giving directions and responding to inquiries in a reasonable tone and manner
- Stand and remain standing for periods up to three hours without sitting
- Lift and/or assist another individual to lift (from the ground) an object weighing 50 pounds
- Maintain focus and awareness within a stressful environment containing numerous distractions which includes noise from alarms machinery people time pressure disruptive and disruptive passengers and the requirement to identify and locate potentially life-threatening devices and devices intended on creating massive destruction
- Make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations
- Perform other duties as assigned
Qualifications
- High School Diploma GED or equivalent; or minimum one year work experience in security work aviation screener work or x-ray technician work
- Must possess excellent communication skills and the ability to represent NETS in a positive and professional manner when interacting with the traveling public and stakeholders
- Excellent visual observation and identification skills
- Skill sufficient to operate all advanced technologies and security equipment at screening checkpoints
- Must have the ability to attain dual function certification
- Must be a US citizen or US National
- Must be proficient in English (reading writing speaking and listening)
- Must possess excellent mental abilities (visual observation and identification mental rotation)
- Must possess excellent interpersonal skills (responsibility honesty integrity)
- Must possess excellent work values
- Able to work irregular hours and/or shifts including split shifts holidays weekends overtime and extended hours
Pay: $16.00 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Application Question(s):
- Availability for telephonic discussion
Experience:
- Security Guard: 1 year (Preferred)
- Airport Ramp : 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: On the road