Transportation Security Officer

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Le U.S. Department of Homeland Security recherche des Transportation Security Officers pour assurer la sécurité des voyageurs dans les aéroports. Ce poste exige une expérience en sécurité ou un diplôme de niveau secondaire. Les candidats doivent être prêts à voyager pour la formation et respecter des horaires variés.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Qualifications

• Au moins un an d'expérience à temps plein en sécurité ou en contrôle de l'aviation.
• Diplôme de niveau secondaire, GED ou équivalent requis.

Responsibilities

• Assurer la sécurité des voyageurs et des aéroports.
• Participer à la formation TSA et aux vérifications de fond.

Skills

Security

Aviation Screening

Customer Service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Transportation Security Officers

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 anything that impacts our transportation systems. Learn more about the Transportation Security Officer (TSO) role on the TSA Careers Website.

Duties

Click the airport name below for more information.

Salary Information: The salary range for Syracuse, NY (SYR - Syracuse-Hancock International Airport) is $45,649 to $56,282 or $21.87 to $26.97 per hour, including locality pay of 17.06%.

Sign-on Bonus: The Transportation Security Administration is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000, paid in two installments during the first 12 months of service. The bonus amount is subject to change based on operational needs and will be communicated during the final job offer.

This position is within the Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security. As a TSO within Security Operations, you will provide security for air travelers, airports, and aircraft in a professional manner. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-D pay band (equivalent to GS-5/6), you must meet one of the following:

1. Experience: At least one year of full-time work experience in security, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician.
2. Education: High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or TASC high school equivalency certificate.

Experience is credited based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited proportionally. Volunteer experience through National Service programs or other organizations is also credited.

Additional requirements include:

• Travel: Up to six weeks of full-time travel for TSA's New Hire training, paid and reimbursed according to TSA policy.
• Selective Service: Verification required for male applicants born after 12/31/59.
• Credit Check: Applicants must not have delinquent taxes or child support payments.
• Residency: Must have resided in the U.S. for three of the last five years unless specific exceptions apply.

Reemployed annuitants and dress code requirements are also specified. Work schedules vary, with full-time positions requiring 40 hours weekly, including irregular hours, nights, holidays, and weekends. Part-time schedules range from 16-32 hours weekly.

Maintaining employment requires ongoing training, certification, background checks, and drug screening. No relocation expenses are paid. TSA employment is not law enforcement and does not include certain benefits.