Airport Security Officer: Safeguard Travelers & Transit

Transportation Security Administration; Marion (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Officer (TSO) in Marion, Illinois, protects air travelers and airports with courteous, professional screening, operating equipment to identify dangerous objects in baggage and on passengers.

The role is a federal position with TSA under the Department of Homeland Security. Salary ranges from $40,736 to $56,844 per year, with locality pay, and applications close on 2026-09-29.

Responsibilities

• Operating screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers.
• Performing bag searches and interactive searches, including pat-downs and lifting bags up to 50 lbs.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points and guiding travelers as needed.
• Maintaining focus and situational awareness in a busy, noisy environment to identify threats.
• Applying risk-based screening protocols and standard operating procedures.

Job description

Transportation Security Officer (TSO) in Marion, Illinois, protects air travelers and airports with courteous, professional screening, operating equipment to identify dangerous objects in baggage and on passengers.

The role is a federal position with TSA under the Department of Homeland Security. Salary ranges from $40,736 to $56,844 per year, with locality pay, and applications close on 2026-09-29.