Entry Level Transportation Security Officer; TSO

Explore Career Opportunities as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) with TSATSA. TSOs are the face of the agency, the people on the front lines who play an important role s are responsible for screening travelers and property while keeping the experience courteous and professional. TSA offers paid training to prepare you for success, regardless of your experience level.

• Openings:
  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.

• 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.

If you meet minimum qualifications, all candidates are required to take the TSA computer-based test (TAB CBT). It’s a timed exam testing your attention to detail, X-ray/object recognition, and reading comprehension. Passing drastically increases your chances to be hired.

This is not a job offer from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This post promotes a third-party resource that helps applicants prepare for TSA job applications. TSA does not charge to apply. Applicants must pass required assessments and successfully complete the multi-step hiring process.