Transportation Security Officer

Summary

Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) provide security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Their duties may also include securing high‑profile events and protecting important figures.

Hyannis, MA (HYA – Barnstable Municipal Airport) salary range: $46,137 to $64,381 (or $22.11 to $30.85 per hour), including a locality pay of 32.58%.

• Operate various screening equipment to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers.
• Perform searches and screening, including physical interaction with passengers, bag searches and lifting/carrying up to 50 lbs.
• Control terminal entry and exit points.
• Interact with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries.
• Maintain focus and awareness in a stressful environment and make effective decisions in crisis and routine situations.
• Engage in continuous development of critical thinking skills to mitigate actual and potential security threats.
• Retain and implement knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures.

• Maintain flexiblity to squat and bend.
• Repeatedly lift and manipulate baggage and other objects weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Walk up to 3 miles during a shift and stand up to 4 hours.

• U.S. citizenship or U.S. National.
• Minimum age 18 at time of application.
• Selective Service registration required.
• Successfully complete structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation.
• Subject to post‑employment random drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Availability to work various shifts, overtime, and travel for training.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking).
• Exposure to potentially lethal devices and dangerous chemicals is inherent in the position.

• Experience: At least one year of full‑time experience in security, aviation screening, or as an X‑ray technician.
• Education: High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or TASC certificate.

• Occasional travel: minimum of 3 weeks of travel and up to 6 weeks during New Hire training.
• Selective Service verification for male applicants born after 12/31/59.
• Credit check: no delinquent federal or state taxes or past‑due child support.
• Residency requirement: reside in the U.S. for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
• TSO dress and appearance: comply with current Collective Bargaining Agreement; restrictions on visible piercings and tattoos.
• Work schedules:
  Full‑time requires 40 hours per week with shift work; part‑time ranges 16–32 hours per week.
• Maintaining employment: complete required training and recertification, pass background, credit, and drug tests.

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term care insurance.
• Retirement plan and Thrift Savings Plan.
• Flexible Spending Account and Employee Assistance Program.
• Personal leave days, paid federal holidays, and paid time off.
• Optional flexible work schedules, telework, tuition reimbursement, transportation subsidies, and uniform allowance.

All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status.