NCS Pearson Inc. will assist in the recruitment and hiring process by providing an automated, Web-based system for the recruitment and placement of personnel. Under the terms of the $103.4 million competitively procured contract, the company will also provide on-going human resources services for these personnel deployed throughout the country.
"Today marks another major step in the recruitment and deployment of a modern, well-trained and highly qualified federal security workforce to provide world class security and customer service at airports around the country," said Secretary Mineta. "I am personally committed to ensuring that security professionals protecting our nation's travelers be highly trained, better paid and provide top-quality service."
Under the terms of the contract, NCS Pearson will:
· Post and capture security screener job applications using an automated process that is managed nationally and recruits locally to find the most qualified candidates under the stringent standards required by the TSA;
· Establish and manage multiple Assessment Center facilities for TSA physical standards, aptitude and English proficiency testing of candidates;
· Manage candidate selection: interviews, and new employee processing; and
· Provide day-to-day servicing in all areas of Human Resource support.
NCS Pearson is a global provider of applications, services and technologies for education, testing, assessment, government and complex data management. The company is based in Eden Prairie, MN, and has more than 5,500 employees worldwide. NCS Pearson's Government Solutions business is based in Arlington, VA. NCS Pearson operates as a business of Pearson Education, the world's largest integrated education company, which in turn is part of Pearson plc, the international media and education company. For more information, visit http://www.ncs.com.