Behavior Detection Officer (BDO) in Coopersburg, PA

Federal Security Job Resource; Coopersburg (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 62,000; 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 in Coopersburg is seeking Behavior Detection Officers to work inside airport terminals. You will focus on identifying suspicious behavior and preventing threats before they occur. No prior experience is required and training is provided.

Openings include Coopersburg and nationwide, with starting pay $23.00–$45.00 hourly and annual compensation $48,000–$70,000+. The role is shift-based and offers benefits such as health insurance and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• Ability to monitor passenger behavior.
• Willingness to work shift-based schedules.
• Comfort in an airport terminal environment.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Observation

Threat detection

Law enforcement liaison

Reporting

Job description

Role Overview

TSA is hiring Behavior Detection Officers (BDOs) to work inside airport terminals in Coopersburg. 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 : Coopersburg 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

Disclaimer

This is not a direct TSA job offer. This promotes an independent preparation resource. TSA does not charge application fees.

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