Transportation Security Officer

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Aspen (CO); On-site; USD 57,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Transportation Security Officers to ensure the safety of travelers and transportation systems. This role involves providing professional security services at airports and during high-profile events, contributing to national safety and security. Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary range and an attractive sign-on bonus, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to make a difference in public safety. With a focus on professionalism and courtesy, this position offers a chance to work in a dynamic environment while adhering to strict security protocols. If you are committed to service and ready for a rewarding career, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus up to $20,000

Locality Pay of 17.06%

Retention Incentive of 25%

Qualifications

• One year of experience in security or aviation screening is preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and protection for air travelers and airports.
• Secure high-profile events and individuals as needed.

Skills

Security Industry Experience

Aviation Screening

X-ray Technician Experience

Customer Service Skills

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Transportation Security Officers are responsible for providing security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Their duties may also extend to securing high-profile events, important figures and/or anything that includes or impacts our transportation systems. Learn more about the Transportation Security Officer (TSO) role on the TSA Careers Website.

Duties

This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Officer (TSOs) within Security Operations (SO), you will provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include but are not limited to:

Salary Information: The salary range for Aspen, CO (ASE - Aspen Pitkin County Sardy Field) is $57,061 to $70,353 or $27.34 to $33.71 per hour and includes locality pay of 17.06%, and a retention incentive of 25% of adjusted pay that is unique to this duty location. The continuation of the incentive portion of this hourly rate is contingent upon annual approval and funding.

Sign-on Bonus: The Transportation Security Administration is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $20,000 for this location; paid out in two installments during the first 12 months of service. The amount of the airport's sign-on bonus is subject to change or elimination based on operational needs, however, any applicable sign-on bonus amount will be communicated and agreed upon during the final job offer process.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications
To qualify for the SV-D pay band (equivalent to the GS-5/6), you must meet one of the qualification requirements (A OR B) outlined below:

1. A. Experience: At least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician.
2. OR
3. B. Education: Have a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), High School Equivalency Test (HiSET), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) high school equivalency certificate.

Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Additional Requirements:

• Occasional Travel Required: A minimum of three (3) weeks of travel in a full-time duty status may be required to complete TSA's New Hire training. New Hire training and travel requirements vary by duty location and may require up to six (6) weeks of full-time duty status travel. This training will occur away from the employee's airport of record. Employees will be paid for compensable hours and reimbursed for authorized travel expenses per TSA Travel Policy. While employed with TSA, other occasional travel may be required.
• Selective Service Registration Requirement: TSA policy requires verification of Selective Service registration for male applicants born after 12/31/59.
• Credit Check: Applicants must not have delinquent Federal or State taxes, or past due child support payments.
• Residency Requirement: To ensure adequate background investigative coverage, applicants are required to have resided within the United States for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position.
• Reemployed Annuitants: Since the TSO position is permanent, it does not meet the eligibility requirement for a salary offset waiver under the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2010.
• TSO Dress and Appearance Responsibilities: TSOs must adhere to the current TSA dress and appearance requirements.

Work Schedules for Full-time and Part-time Positions:

Specific work shifts and schedules will be determined by the airport.

• Full-time positions require 40 hours per week and consist of shift-work on any day from Sunday through Saturday.
• Part-time shifts generally range from 16-32 hours per week.

Maintaining Employment: All TSOs must maintain the standard level of certification and fitness for duty.

• Completing classroom training, on-the-job training, and all initial certification testing.
• Passing background investigations, including a criminal check and credit check, and all randomly administered drug and alcohol screening tests.

No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position. This position is not a law enforcement position and therefore, is not covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay or Law Enforcement Retirement.