Passport Production Associate

Bookprint Production Associate I - Evening Shifts - Tucson Passport CenterThis is a seasonal position with an anticipated start date of January 2026 and ending in June 2026. We are recruiting several months in advance because all candidates must successfully complete a Moderate Risk Public Trust security clearance before being eligible for hire. This role has the potential of becoming permanent-full time.Summary: Under the direct supervision of a Bookprint Production Supervisor, the Bookprint Production Associate performs various clerical and repetitive manual functions in Book Print, Card Print, Quality control, and the Mail Out. The Bookprint Production Associate achieves a basic knowledge of the current travel document issuance software and computer operating system, to include retrieval of individual application information, upgrading applications to expedite status, data entry, and generation of mailing labels. Your future duties and responsibilitiesBook/Card PrintMaintaining control and accountability of passport books and passport cardsReviewing application information and printed passport books/cards for errors and qualityRemoving or rejecting applications and passport books/cards with errorsVerifying individual book/card usage reportsFilling out and maintaining Batch Tracking sheets or other reportsPrioritizing work (i.e., expedited passports and early departures along with regular batches)Operating and being responsible for the care of computer equipment, including passport printersQuality ControlChecking data on passport using optical character readerWriting data onto the passport-integrated chip using chip writer/readerDetermining acceptability of passport qualityPerforming data entry function and using the computer screen to verify accuracy of dataPrinting correct passport endorsements as appropriateGenerating address labels and attaching them to mailing envelopes and placing sealed envelopes into postal trays for mailingMail OutConducting all aspects of mail out operations, including operation of automated postal machinesMiscellaneousAssisting in training employees in essential job functions and helping to constantly improve training, and process/proceduresEnsuring adherence to internal controlsPerforming other functions as requested by the Management TeamParticipating and assisting within each department as required by workload Required qualifications to be successful in this roleHigh School diploma or equivalent and at least 2 years of production experience requiredQualificationsU.S. Citizenship RequiredHave an active MRPT Security Clearance or the ability to obtain oneAbility to lift and carry 35 poundsBasic personal computer skillsGood hand to eye coordinationCapable of doing repetitive tasks such as lifting, standing, sitting, reaching, twisting, sealing envelopes, filing and readingCapable of sitting or standing for extended periods of timeProven ability to communicate effectively and professionallyMust be able to operate personalization-printing equipment, conduct Quality Control checks of the printed passport, and follow a pre-set pattern for document sequencing at TPC