Airport Security Officer: Protect Travelers & Screen

Transportation Security Administration; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Transportation Security Officers to protect travelers and aircraft, ensuring courteous, professional security across transportation sectors in State College, PA.

Duties include operating screening equipment, performing bag searches and pat-downs, and controlling access points while maintaining focus in busy, high-stakes environments to safeguard the travelling public.

Responsibilities

• Operating screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers.
• Conducting bag searches and pat-downs, including physical interaction with passengers and lifting/carrying bags up to 50lbs.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points and interacting with the public, giving directions and answering inquiries.
• Maintaining focus and composure in a stressful environment, making effective decisions in crisis and routine situations.
• Applying risk-based security screening protocols and updating knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Transportation Security Officers to protect travelers and aircraft, ensuring courteous, professional security across transportation sectors in State College, PA.

Duties include operating screening equipment, performing bag searches and pat-downs, and controlling access points while maintaining focus in busy, high-stakes environments to safeguard the travelling public.