Aviation Security Officer — Sign-On Bonus & Frontline Impact

Transportation Security Administration; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Transportation Security Officers for Santa Barbara and surrounding airports. The role focuses on courteous security and screening of travelers and baggage, with opportunities to contribute to public safety and airport operations.

Salary ranges from $53,750 to $66,270 per year, plus a sign-on bonus up to $10,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in security screening and courteous public interaction is expected.
• Ability to perform searches and operate screening equipment as part of daily duties.

Responsibilities

• Operate screening equipment to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo, and on passengers.
• Conduct bag searches and passenger interactions including pat-downs when necessary.
• Direct and manage entry/exit points while engaging with the traveling public.

Skills

Customer service

Security screening

Crisis management

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks Transportation Security Officers for Santa Barbara and surrounding airports. The role focuses on courteous security and screening of travelers and baggage, with opportunities to contribute to public safety and airport operations.

Salary ranges from $53,750 to $66,270 per year, plus a sign-on bonus up to $10,000.