Transportation Security Officer

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to the safety and security of travelers. As a Transportation Security Officer, you'll play a crucial role in safeguarding air travel while providing excellent customer service. This position involves monitoring and securing airports and aircraft, ensuring the safety of passengers and staff alike. With a competitive salary range and opportunities for growth, this role is perfect for those passionate about public safety and service. Be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of travelers every day!

Qualifications

• One year of full-time work experience in security or aviation screening.
• High school diploma or equivalent certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and protection of air travelers and airports.
• Ensure a courteous and professional manner in all interactions.

Skills

Security Operations

Aviation Screening

Customer Service

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 Bentonville, AR (XNA - Northwest Arkansas Regional Airport) is $43,876 to $56,282 or $21.02 to $26.97 per hour and includes locality pay of 17.06%.

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. 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: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations. Volunteer work