Airport Security Screener; TSA | Entry Level

Position: Airport Security Screener (TSA) | Entry Level

Compensation

$22 Per Hour

Starting Pay with Full Benefits, on Average

Annual Earnings

$65,000+

Full Package

Job Satisfaction

96%

Customer approval rating

These are the customer facing TSA agents at airport checkpoints who screen passengers and bags, not armed security guards.

Discover Your Ideal TSA Career

Are you seeking a stable career with competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth? Your search can end with the Transportation Security Administration. The TSA offers a variety of fulfilling entry-level positions across the country who screen passengers and baggage and help customers at airport checkpoints in airports.

The Hiring Process

The hiring process for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is consistent across all entry-level Transportation Security Officer (TSO) positions. It starts online through a user-friendly platform. We offer paid resources to simplify this process significantly. We highly recommend using them to maximize your chances of success. The program registration requires a refundable registration of $69.00. These resources include preparation materials and live support for all three steps of the hiring process, outlined below.

No prior experience is required for many TSA jobs! Selection is made by TSA hiring teams at the local level, based on your performance throughout the hiring process, focusing on your skills and how you demonstrate them. This means that by excelling in each step, you can increase your chances of landing your dream job with the TSA.

Take an Assessment

We will provide you with the preparation material to pass the TSA CBT exam.

Interview + screening

Help and assistance from us.

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Entry Level TSA Positions

TSA entry-level positions offer competitive starting pay of $45K–$75K. These positions can be the launchpad for a fulfilling lifelong career with the TSA.

These are the customer facing, non-armed officers you see at airport security checkpoints – TSA agents, airport security screeners, and baggage-scanner operators.

Everything you need to walk into the TSA CBT confident and prepared.

Step-by-step TSA hiring process guide

What to expect at each stage, and what to do next.

Job Finder Tool

Discover TSA job openings near you.

Full-length CBT practice tests

Timed, test-style practice to build speed and confidence.

Study plan built around the CBT

What to focus on, in the right order.

What trips people up, and how to stay on track.

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