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 and/or anything that includes or impacts our transportation systems.

Duties include:

• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers.
• Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers.
• 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.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills to mitigate actual and potential security threats.

Salary Information:
The salary range for Liberal, KS is $45,649 to $56,282 or $21.87 to $26.97 per hour and includes locality pay of 17.06%. A sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 is also offered.

Requirements include:

• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
• Minimum age of 18.
• Selective Service registration is required.
• Must pass a structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation.
• Must be available to work various shifts and overtime.
• Must be proficient in English.

Conditions of employment include maintaining physical agility, ability to lift and manipulate baggage, and exposure to potentially lethal devices and dangerous chemicals.

Equal Employment Opportunity: TSA is an equal opportunity employer.