Airport Security Officer: Screen, Protect & Advance

TSA; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 92,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health coverage

Retirement plan

Overtime pay

Career growth

Job summary

TSA is hiring Transportation Security Officers to screen travelers and property at airports nationwide. The role involves operating screening equipment, making real-time decisions to spot prohibited items, and ensuring courteous, professional service. Training is provided, regardless of prior experience.

Openings: Nationwide. Pay ranges from $40,332 to $91,767 with shift work; benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and overtime opportunities.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET/TASC).
• 1 year full-time experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician.
• Paid, unpaid, and volunteer experience may be credited. Part-time experience is credited proportionally.

Responsibilities

• Operate screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo, and on passengers
• Conduct screening and searches, which may include pat-downs and bag/property searches
• Lift/carry bins, bags, and property up to 50 lbs
• Control terminal entry/exit points
• Give directions and respond to traveler questions
• Stay focused in a high-noise, high-pressure environment (alarms, crowds, time pressure, and sometimes disruptive or angry passengers)
• Follow TSA procedures and adapt to new protocols as they change

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

TSA is hiring Transportation Security Officers to screen travelers and property at airports nationwide. The role involves operating screening equipment, making real-time decisions to spot prohibited items, and ensuring courteous, professional service. Training is provided, regardless of prior experience.

Openings: Nationwide. Pay ranges from $40,332 to $91,767 with shift work; benefits include health coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and overtime opportunities.