Behavior Detection Officer (BDO) - Competitive Federal Pay

Airport Security Careers; Ideal (SD); On-site; USD 48,000 - 70,000; 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

TSA is hiring Behavior Detection Officers (BDOs) to work inside airport terminals in Ideal. These professionals focus on identifying suspicious behavior and preventing potential threats before they occur. No prior experience is required and training is provided.

Openings exist in Ideal and nationwide with starting pay of $23.00–$45.00 per hour and annual compensation of $48,000–$70,000+, with a shift-based schedule.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Willingness to undergo TSA training and testing.
• Ability to monitor and report suspicious behavior.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Role Overview

TSA is hiring Behavior Detection Officers (BDOs) to work inside airport terminals in Ideal. These professionals focus on identifying suspicious behavior and preventing potential threats before they occur. No prior experience is required and training is provided.

Position Details

Openings : Ideal and NationwideStarting Pay : $23.00 - $45.00Annual Compensation : $48,000 - $70,000+Schedule : Shift-based

Perks and Benefits

Paid leave and holidaysHealth insurance coverageRetirement plan with TSP matchingOvertime opportunitiesCareer advancement

Key Responsibilities

Monitor passenger behaviorIdentify potential threatsCoordinate with law enforcementReport security concerns

How Our Program Helps

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