Behavior Detection Officer (BDO)
TSA Hiring Hub
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Job summary
TSA Hiring Hub is seeking Behavior Detection Officers to work inside airport terminals in San Mateo. Openings are nationwide with starting pay of $23.00–$45.00 per hour and annual compensation of $48,000–$70,000+. The schedule is shift-based and positions are available across the country.
No prior experience is required and comprehensive training is provided. This role offers benefits, overtime opportunities, and clear paths for career advancement as part of proactive airport security efforts.
Qualifications
- No prior experience required.
- Training provided.
- Excellent observation and report-writing skills are a plus.
Responsibilities
- Monitor passenger behavior
- Identify potential threats
- Coordinate with law enforcement
- Report security concerns
Job description
TSA is hiring Behavior Detection Officers (BDOs) to work inside airport terminals in San Mateo. These professionals focus on identifying suspicious behavior and preventing potential threats before they occur. No prior experience is required and training is provided.
Openings: San Mateo and Nationwide
Starting Pay: $23.00 - $45.00
Annual Compensation: $48,000 - $70,000+
Schedule: Shift-based
- Paid leave and holidays
- Health insurance coverage
- Retirement plan with TSP matching
- Overtime opportunities
- Career advancement
- Monitor passenger behavior
- Identify potential threats
- Coordinate with law enforcement
- Report security concerns
This is not a direct TSA job offer. This promotes an independent preparation resource. TSA does not charge application fees.
- Hiring guidance
- Practice tests
- Interview coaching
- Job locator tools
Join TSA and play a key role in proactive airport security in San Mateo.
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