Behavior Detection Officer (BDO)
Airport Security Careers
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Job summary
Airport Security Careers is promoting a Behavior Detection Officer role to work inside airport terminals in Shell Rock, IA. The position requires no prior experience, with training provided, and offers shift-based scheduling and nationwide openings.
Starting pay ranges from $23.00 to $45.00 per hour, with annual compensation listed as $48,000 to $70,000+ depending on shifts and overtime. Opportunities to advance exist within a structured program and benefits are available.
Qualifications
- No prior experience required; training provided.
- Full-time shift-based positions available.
- Prior security or law enforcement experience not required.
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 Shell Rock. These professionals focus on identifying suspicious behavior and preventing potential threats before they occur. No prior experience is required and training is provided.
Openings: Shell Rock 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.
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