Airport Security Specialist — Protect Travelers

TSA (Transportation Security Administration); Hobbs (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

TSA is seeking Transportation Security Officers to safeguard travelers and transportation networks in a courteous, professional manner. Duties include protecting travelers, events, and high-profile figures while adhering to rigorous training and policy standards.

Applicants must meet one of the qualification paths (experience or education) and be prepared for travel as required by training and duty location. This is a full-time federal role with standard security requirements.

Qualifications

• At least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician.
• High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or TASC equivalency certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and protection of travelers across transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Secure high-profile events, important figures and/or anything that includes or impacts transportation systems as needed.
• Maintain compliance with TSA policies, training requirements, and background checks.

Skills

Security industry experience

Aviation screening experience

X-ray technician experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

TSA is seeking Transportation Security Officers to safeguard travelers and transportation networks in a courteous, professional manner. Duties include protecting travelers, events, and high-profile figures while adhering to rigorous training and policy standards.

Applicants must meet one of the qualification paths (experience or education) and be prepared for travel as required by training and duty location. This is a full-time federal role with standard security requirements.