Airport Security & Screening Specialist

Transportation Security Administration; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 44,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) to protect air travelers, airports and aircraft with courtesy and professionalism.

You will operate screening equipment, conduct bag searches, interact with the public at entry points, and maintain vigilance under pressure while applying standard procedures. Salary ranges from $44,315 to $56,844 per year, with locality pay included.

Responsibilities

• Operate screening equipment and identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers.
• Conduct bag searches and screenings, including pat-downs and property searches.
• Control terminal entry and exit points and interact with the public.
• Maintain focus in a stressful environment to identify threats and make decisions.
• Develop critical thinking to mitigate security threats and apply risk-based screening protocols.
• Follow Standard Operating Procedures and adapt to new information.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Charlottesville, VA seeks a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) to protect air travelers, airports and aircraft with courtesy and professionalism.

You will operate screening equipment, conduct bag searches, interact with the public at entry points, and maintain vigilance under pressure while applying standard procedures. Salary ranges from $44,315 to $56,844 per year, with locality pay included.