Airport Threat Detection Specialist

Federal Security Job Resource; Federal Way (WA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid leave and holidays

Health insurance coverage

Retirement plan with TSP matching

Overtime opportunities

Career advancement

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Behavior Detection Officers (BDOs) to work inside airport terminals in Federal Way. You will help identify suspicious behavior and prevent threats, with training provided. Openings exist in Federal Way and nationwide.

Starting pay is $23.00–$45.00 per hour, with annual compensation of about $48,000–$70,000+. Schedule is shift-based, offering overtime opportunities and benefits.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.

Responsibilities

• Monitor passenger behavior
• Identify potential threats
• Coordinate with law enforcement
• Report security concerns

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Behavior Detection Officers (BDOs) to work inside airport terminals in Federal Way. You will help identify suspicious behavior and prevent threats, with training provided. Openings exist in Federal Way and nationwide.

Starting pay is $23.00–$45.00 per hour, with annual compensation of about $48,000–$70,000+. Schedule is shift-based, offering overtime opportunities and benefits.