Airport Security Screener; TSO

Explore Career Opportunities as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) with TSATSA.

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)
• OR
  
  Experience:
  
  1 year full‑time experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X‑ray technician (paid, unpaid, 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
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time