Aviation Security Officer: Travel-Ready & Training

Department of Homeland Security; Iron Mountain (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) protect travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous, professional manner. They perform screening, access control, and situational awareness to maintain security at airports and other venues.

To qualify, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent or one year of relevant experience in security or aviation screening; there is emphasis on background checks, fitness, and travel readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience: At least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician.
• Education: Have a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency certificate.
• Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek; volunteer experience may count toward qualifications.

Responsibilities

• TSOs provide security and protection of travelers across transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Duties may extend to securing high-profile events and important figures and ensuring transportation system security.
• Maintain certification, fitness for duty, and compliance with policy and training requirements.

Skills

Security experience

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or GED or HiSET or TASC

Job description

Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) protect travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous, professional manner. They perform screening, access control, and situational awareness to maintain security at airports and other venues.

To qualify, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent or one year of relevant experience in security or aviation screening; there is emphasis on background checks, fitness, and travel readiness.