Airport Security Officer: Protect Travelers & Screen Safely

Transportation Security Administration; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Officers are responsible for providing security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Their duties may also extend to securing high-profile events, important figures and/or anything that includes or impacts our transportation systems.

This Transportation Security Officer position is with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located at Norfolk International Airport.

Responsibilities

• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers.
• Performing searches and screening, including pat-downs and bag searches.
• Lifting/carrying bags up to 50lbs.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
• Interacting with the public and responding to inquiries.
• Applying risk-based security screening protocols.

Skills

Screening equipment

Public interaction

Security awareness

Critical thinking

Job description

Transportation Security Officers are responsible for providing security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Their duties may also extend to securing high-profile events, important figures and/or anything that includes or impacts our transportation systems.

This Transportation Security Officer position is with the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, located at Norfolk International Airport.