Airport Security Officer: Protect Travelers

Transportation Security Administration; Cape Girardeau (MO); On-site; USD 46,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is hiring Transportation Security Officers in Cape Girardeau, MO. The role focuses on ensuring security and protection of air travelers, airports, and aircraft with professional conduct.

Salary ranges from $46,105 to $56,844 per year, including locality pay. Duties include operating screening equipment, performing searches, and maintaining situational awareness in a high-pressure environment.

Qualifications

• Duties related to security and protection of travelers across transportation sectors.
• Ability to operate screening equipment and identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers.
• Ability to interact with the public in a courteous and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and prevent those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Perform searches and screening, including potential pat-downs and bag searches, and lifting/carrying bags up to 50 lbs.
• Control terminal entry and exit points and interact with the public to provide directions and respond to inquiries.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is hiring Transportation Security Officers in Cape Girardeau, MO. The role focuses on ensuring security and protection of air travelers, airports, and aircraft with professional conduct.

Salary ranges from $46,105 to $56,844 per year, including locality pay. Duties include operating screening equipment, performing searches, and maintaining situational awareness in a high-pressure environment.