Location: Buckland
Explore Career Opportunities as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) with TSATSA. TSATSA is hiring Transportation Security Officers across the United States.
Position DetailsOpenings:
Nationwide
Pay: $40,332 - $91,767
Schedule:
Shift work set by the airport (may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, extended shifts, and split shifts)
Remote/Telework:
Not available
Relocation:
Not provided
Drug Test:
Yes (including random testing after hire)
Paid Time Off:
Annual leave + sick leave, plus paid federal holidays
Health Coverage:
Medical, dental, and vision (plus life insurance options)
Retirement:
Federal retirement plan + TSP (401k-style) with up to 5% match
Extra Pay:
Overtime and premium pay for nights, Sundays, and holidays (varies by shift/location)
Career Growth:
Paid training and opportunities to move up or transfer to other airports
As a TSO, you’ll screen passengers and property, operate screening technology, and make real‑time decisions to spot and stop prohibited or dangerous items.
Responsibilities- Operate screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo, and on passengers
- Conduct screening and searches, which may include pat‑downs and bag/property searches
- Lift/carry bins, bags, and property up to 50 lbs
- Control terminal entry/exit points
- Give directions and respond to traveler questions
- Stay focused in a high‑noise, high‑pressure environment (alarms, crowds, time pressure, and sometimes disruptive or angry passengers)
- Follow TSA procedures and adapt to new protocols as they change
- Education:
High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET/TASC) - Experience:
1 year full‑time experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X‑ray technician (paid, unpaid, and volunteer experience may be credited; part‑time experience is credited proportionally)
- U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
- At least 18 years old at the time of application
- Must pass the TSA CBT exam
- You may need to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time
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