Transportation Security Officer

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking agency dedicated to safeguarding travelers across transportation sectors. As a Transportation Security Officer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the safety of air travel by providing courteous and professional security services. This position offers a dynamic work environment where you will engage in various responsibilities, including securing airports and aircraft, while adhering to strict standards of conduct. With opportunities for growth and a sign-on bonus, this role is perfect for those passionate about public safety and service. Embrace the chance to make a difference in the lives of travelers every day.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Paid training

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide security and protection for air travelers and airports.
• Ensure compliance with TSA dress and appearance requirements.

Skills

Security Industry Experience

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 Cody, (COD - Yellowstone) is $45,649 to $56,282 or $21.87 to $26.97 per hour and includes locality pay of 17.06%.

Sign-on Bonus: The Transportation Security Administration is currently offering a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 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.
• 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: 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 Positions:

• Full-time positions require 40 hours per week;
• Specific work shifts and schedules will be determined by the airport.

Work Schedules for Part-time Positions:

• Part-time shifts generally range from 16-32 hours per week;
• Specific work shifts and schedules will be determined by the airport.

Maintaining Employment: All TSOs must maintain the standard level of certification and fitness for duty.
No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position.

TSA is an excepted service agency. Employment with TSA does not confer the "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies.