Transportation Security Officer

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Eagle (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Transportation Security Officers to ensure the safety and security of travelers across various transportation sectors. This role involves providing protection at airports and on aircraft, and may extend to securing high-profile events. Ideal candidates will have experience in the security industry or aviation screening, or possess a high school diploma or equivalent. This is a vital position that contributes to national security, offering a chance to make a significant impact in a professional environment. If you are committed to safety and have a passion for service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of experience in security or aviation screening required.
• High school diploma or equivalent is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and protection for air travelers and airports.
• Secure high-profile events and important figures.

Skills

Security Industry Experience

Aviation Screening

X-ray Technician 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:

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:

A. Experience: At least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician.

OR

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