Airport Security & Screening Operations Specialist

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Savoy, IL is hiring Transportation Security Officers to provide security and protection of air travelers across transportation sectors. Duties include operating screening equipment, identifying dangerous objects in baggage, and preventing them from boarding aircraft.

Officers may perform bag searches, pat-downs, and interactions with the public, while maintaining composure under stressful conditions.

Qualifications

• Responsible for security and protection of air travelers in a courteous, professional manner.
• Operate screening equipment and identify dangerous objects in baggage and on passengers.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and risk-based screening protocols.

Responsibilities

• Operate screening equipment to identify dangerous objects.
• Conduct bag searches and passenger interactions, including pat-downs.
• Maintain focus in a high-stress, noisy environment with alarms and crowds.
• Enforce security procedures and respond to incidents as needed.
• Apply risk-based screening protocols and adapt to program requirements.

Skills

Security screening

Customer service

Situational awareness

Communication

Pat-downs

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Savoy, IL is hiring Transportation Security Officers to provide security and protection of air travelers across transportation sectors. Duties include operating screening equipment, identifying dangerous objects in baggage, and preventing them from boarding aircraft.

Officers may perform bag searches, pat-downs, and interactions with the public, while maintaining composure under stressful conditions.