Transportation Security Officer
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $47,095.00 - $58,066.00
Work Schedule
Rotating Shifts
Standard Hours
Weekend Shifts
Split Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Long-term care insurance
Retirement Plan
Thrift Savings Plan
Flexible spending account
Employee assistance program
Paid federal holidays
personal leave days
Flexible work schedules
Tuition Reimbursement
Transportation subsidies
Uniform allowance
Health and wellness programs
Fitness centers
Job Description
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), an agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), is responsible for safeguarding the nation's transportation systems and ensuring the security of travelers across the United States. Established after the events of September 11, 2001, TSA plays a critical role in protecting air travel and the broader transportation infrastructure. One of the key roles within TSA is that of the Transportation Security Officer (TSO). The TSO position is vital to TSA's mission, as these officers provide essential security services to ensure the safe and secure movement of passengers and cargo through airports and other transportation... Show More
Job Requirements
- Be a U.S. citizen or national
- Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application
- Selective Service registration required for males
- Pass a structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation
- Subject to post-employment random drug and/or alcohol testing
- Availability to work various shifts and overtime
- Proficient in English including reading, writing, speaking, and comprehension
- Occasional travel required for training
- Meet physical demands including agility and lifting
- Must adhere to TSA dress and appearance standards
- No relocation or pre-employment travel expenses paid
- Must maintain certification and fitness for duty
- Must comply with TSA standards regarding tattoos and piercings
Job Qualifications
- At least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician
- High school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), High School Equivalency Test (HiSET), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) certificate
- Volunteer experience through national service programs may be credited
- Ability to meet physical demands including lifting 50 pounds and standing for prolonged periods
- Successful completion of assessments including TAB, structured interview, drug screening, and medical evaluation
Job Duties
- Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft
- Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers, conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs
- Controlling terminal entry and exit points
- Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries
- Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment including noise, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive passengers
- Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills to mitigate security threats by applying appropriate situational options
- Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable standard operating procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior and adaptability
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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