Behavior Detection Officer (BDO) - High Pay

TSA Hiring Hub; Burlington (WI); 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 promoting a program to prepare Behavior Detection Officers for work inside airport terminals in San Mateo. This opportunity requires no prior experience and includes training to qualify you for the role.

Openings exist in San Mateo and nationwide, with starting pay of $23.00–$45.00 per hour and annual compensation of $48,000–$70,000+. Benefits include paid leave, health insurance, a retirement plan with TSP matching, overtime opportunities, and clear paths for career advancement.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.

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 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.

Position Details

• Openings : San Mateo and Nationwide
• Starting Pay : $23.00 - $45.00
• Annual Compensation : $48,000 - $70,000+
• Schedule : Shift-based

Perks and Benefits

• Paid leave and holidays
• Health insurance coverage
• Retirement plan with TSP matching
• Overtime opportunities
• Career advancement

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

How Our Program Helps

• Hiring guidance
• Practice tests
• Interview coaching
• Job locator tools

Join TSA and play a key role in proactive airport security in San Mateo.