Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Officers are responsible for providing security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Their duties may also extend to securing high‑profile events, important figures, or anything that includes or impacts our transportation systems.

A.

Experience:

At least one year of full‑time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X‑ray technician.

OR

B.

Education:

High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency certificate.

Experience Credit: Credit for experience is given based on a 40‑hour workweek. Part‑time experience is credited on a part‑time ratio (e.g., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). No additional credit is given for overtime.

National Service

Experience:

Experience includes paid and unpaid work, including volunteer work through National Service programs such as Peace Corps or Ameri Corps and other organizations. Volunteer work that meets the criteria is credited.

Occasional Travel: A minimum of three (3) weeks of travel in a full‑time duty status may be required to complete TSA’s New Hire training. New‑Hire training and travel requirements vary by duty location and may require up to six (6) weeks of full‑time duty status travel. The employee will be paid for compensable hours and reimbursed for authorized travel expenses per TSA Travel Policy.

Selective Service: TSA policy requires verification of Selective Service registration for male applicants born after 12/31/59. To find out if you initially meet the Selective Service registration requirement for TSA employment.

Credit Check: Applicants must not have delinquent federal or state taxes, or past‑due child support payments.

Residency Requirement: Applicants must have resided within the United States for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying. Exceptions may be granted for applicants who: (1) worked for the U.S. Government in foreign countries as a federal civilian or military employee; (2) were or are a dependent of a federal civilian or military employee serving in a foreign country;

(3) studied abroad at a U.S.‑affiliated college or university; or (4) have a current federal background investigation completed for a federal or government contractor position.

Reemployed Annuitants: Former federal or postal service employees receiving a civilian retirement annuity may have their salary reduced by the amount of their pension, which could result in a very low net pay or a debt owed to the federal government.

TSOs must adhere to the current Master Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). Exceptions are limited to specific ear and nose piercings, and tattoos must be covered if visible beyond the uniform or if they are deemed indecent or associated with extremist groups.

• Full‑time positions require 40 hours per week.
• Full‑time work consists of shift‑work on any day from Sunday through Saturday, which may include irregular hours, nights, holidays, overtime, extended shifts, weekend shifts, changing shifts, and split shifts.
• A "split‑shift" consists of any two work shifts, each lasting at least two (2) hours in one 24‑hour period, with at least two (2) hours between work shifts.

• Part‑time shifts generally range from 16–32 hours per week.
• Part‑time work consists of shift‑work on any day from Sunday through Saturday, which may include irregular hours, nights, holidays, overtime, extended shifts, weekend shifts, changing shifts, and split shifts.
• A "split‑shift" consists of any two work shifts, each lasting at least two (2) hours in one 24‑hour period, with at least two (2) hours between work shifts.

• Completing classroom training, on‑the‑job training, and all initial certification testing.
• Recurrent and specialized training and recertification tests on a periodic basis.
• Passing background investigations, including a criminal check, a credit check, and all randomly administered drug and alcohol screening…