Transportation Security Officer
Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $53,568.00 - $66,047.00
Work Schedule
Day Shifts
Weekend Shifts
Split Shifts
Night Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life insurance
Retirement Plan
Thrift Savings Plan
Flexible spending account
Job Description
The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a vital agency within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dedicated to safeguarding transportation systems across the United States. Primarily tasked with ensuring the security and protection of travelers in various transportation sectors, TSA plays an essential role in maintaining the safety and integrity of the nation's transportation infrastructure. Whether at airports, railways, or other transport hubs, TSA employees embody professionalism and courtesy while executing their security duties. This agency is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of the nation, offering equal employment opportunities for U.S. citizens, nationals, and those who owe... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must possess U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. national
- Must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application
- Selective Service registration is required (for males born after 12/31/59)
- Must pass a structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation
- Subject to post-employment random drug and/or alcohol testing
- Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed
- Must be proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking, comprehending)
- Mandatory travel for training and occasional travel may be required
- Exposure to potentially lethal devices and dangerous chemicals is inherent in this position
- Must meet and maintain physical requirements including the ability to squat, bend, lift up to 50 pounds, walk up to three miles per shift, and stand for prolonged periods up to 4 hours without a break
- Must reside within the United States for three of the last five years prior to application unless an exception applies
Job Qualifications
- At least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician
- Have a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), High School Equivalency Test (HiSET), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) high school equivalency certificate
- Experience may include paid and unpaid volunteer work through National Service programs such as Peace Corps or AmeriCorps
- Must meet all physical demands including ability to lift 50 pounds, maintain physical agility, and stand or walk for extended periods
- Must pass a structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation
- Must be proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking, comprehending)
- Subject to post-employment random drug and/or alcohol testing
- Available to work various shifts and overtime as needed
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 (e.g., pat-downs, search of property), 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 which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations
- Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches. This may include application of risk-based security screening protocols that vary based on program requirements
- Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior, and is open to change and adapts to new information or unexpected obstacles
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
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