Airport Security Officer – Protect Travelers & Transit

Transportation Security Administration; Lihue (HI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Transportation Security Officers to protect travelers across all transportation sectors. Duties include maintaining security and safety, with responsibilities possibly extending to high-profile events and figures, and ensuring compliance with TSA protocols.

The position aligns with the SV-D pay band (GS-5/6 level), with various eligibility criteria including education or experience and mandatory regulatory checks.

Qualifications

• Experience: at least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician.
• Education: high school diploma, GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency certificate.
• National Service Experience: volunteer experience counts; credit is given; OPM authorization may apply.
• Residency and background checks: residency within the United States; Selective Service registration; credit check requirements; travel may be required.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors.
• Security responsibilities may extend to securing high-profile events or important figures as needed.
• Uphold TSA policies and procedures to safeguard transportation systems.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Transportation Security Officers to protect travelers across all transportation sectors. Duties include maintaining security and safety, with responsibilities possibly extending to high-profile events and figures, and ensuring compliance with TSA protocols.

The position aligns with the SV-D pay band (GS-5/6 level), with various eligibility criteria including education or experience and mandatory regulatory checks.