Transportation Security Officer

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Gunnison (CO); On-site; USD 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a Transportation Security Officer, where your role is vital in ensuring the safety of travelers across all transportation sectors. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in a professional environment, providing security and protection at airports and during high-profile events. With competitive pay and a generous sign-on bonus, this role is perfect for individuals passionate about safety and security. Enjoy the chance to make a difference while being part of an essential service that impacts the community and the nation. If you are ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus up to $15,000

Retention Incentive

Locality Pay of 17.06%

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Security Industry Experience

Aviation Screening

X-ray Technician Skills

Education

High School Diploma

GED

HiSET

TASC

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 Gunnison, CO (GUC - Gunnison-Crested Butte Regional Airport) is $47,931 to $59,096 or $22.97 to $28.32 per hour and includes locality pay of 17.06%, and a retention incentive of 5% 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 $15,000 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.

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.

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