Aviation Security Cargo Clearance Agent

Job Description Summary:

Intercepts, analyzes, researches and investigates domestic and international packages of interest to ensure regulatory compliance and cargo security. Analyzes shipments using cargo screening equipment to ensure safe and compliant shipment movement.

Essential Functions:

Responsible for ensuring the safe and secure movement of cargo shipments through warehouse, airports, and other aviation facilities.
Plays a crucial role in maintaining and enforcing aviation security regulations to prevent unauthorized access and mitigate potential risks to cargo shipment and aircraft movement.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Work/Domicile Location:

This position will be located in Los Angeles, California.

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not available for these roles.

Minimum Education:

Associate's degree/equivalent.

Minimum Experience:

Two (2) years’ experience in law enforcement/military/security, or as a Ramp Agent, Sr. International Doc Agent or similar job, or a combination of both.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Knowledge of Transportation Security Administration (TSA) procedures relating to regulatory, aviation security, threat mitigation, etc., preferred.
Ability to successfully complete required training programs.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Must maintain a valid driver's license to operate company vehicle.
Ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Ability to operate screening equipment, such as X-ray machines and explosive trace detection systems.
Strong attention to detail and observational skills to identify potential security threats.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills to interact with various stakeholders effectively.
Ability to work under pressure and handle stressful situations calmly and professionally.
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information appropriately.
Proficiency in computer systems and software used for cargo clearance and documentation.
Must successfully complete initial Global Screening certification and all annual and re-current regulatory training.
May require comprehensive facility and equipment assessments.

Job Conditions:

Annual completion of cargo screening training and certification required.
Must be able to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Ability to work well under pressure and manage sensitive and confidential information.
Ability to individually lift 50 pounds repetitively and maneuver packages of any weight above 50 pounds with appropriate equipment and/or assistance from another person in a warehouse environment.
Maintain successful completion of all basic and recurrency training requirements.
Fingerprinting required.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pay Transparency:

Pay: $25.59/hr - $30.70/hr

Additional Details:

Pay Transparency:

The compensation listed reflects the pay range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position at the posted location or locations. If this opportunity includes multiple job levels, the pay information represents the ranges for each level in that job family. Actual pay is determined by several job-related factors permitted by law and relevant to the position, including, but not limited to, experience relative to the job, tenure, market level, pay at the location for this job, performance, schedule, and work assignment. In California, the compensation listed reflects the range or rate of pay reasonably expected for this posted position upon hire.

LA County: Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, the City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and the California Fair Chance Act.

FedEx complies with criminal history and Security Threat Assessment (STA) screening requirements defined by the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for positions requiring security identification display area (SIDA) access, Department of Transportation (DOT) Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regulations for commercial driving positions, Department of Defense Facility Security Office standard procedures in covered facilities, and all other laws, regulations, or executive orders, including those required by federal, state, or local government contract, or which the Attorney General determines to be essential for an employer to do business with an agency or department of the federal, state, or local government.

Federal Express Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer including, Vets/Disability.

Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the application process. Applicants who require reasonable accommodations in the application or hiring process should contact recruitmentsupport@fedex.com.

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