Behavior Detection Officer (BDO) in Houston, TX
TSA Career Resource
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Benefits offered by this job
Job summary
TSA Career Resource is seeking Behavior Detection Officers (BDOs) to work in Houston airport terminals. No prior experience is required and training is provided, with a starting pay of $23.00–$45.00 per hour and annual compensation ranging from $48,000 to $70,000+.
Positions are shift-based and located in Houston with nationwide openings. Responsibilities include monitoring passenger behavior, identifying potential threats, coordinating with law enforcement, and reporting security concerns.
Qualifications
- No prior experience required; training provided.
- Must meet security requirements as part of TSA program.
- Strong situational awareness and communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Monitor passenger behavior
- Identify potential threats
- Coordinate with law enforcement
- Report security concerns
Skills
Job description
TSA is hiring Behavior Detection Officers (BDOs) to work inside airport terminals in Houston. These professionals focus on identifying suspicious behavior and preventing potential threats before they occur. No prior experience is required and training is provided.
Openings: Houston 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
- Hiring guidance
- Practice tests
- Interview coaching
- Job locator tools
Join TSA and play a key role in proactive airport security in Houston.
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