Transportation Security Officer

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 52,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vital role as a Transportation Security Officer, where you will ensure the safety and protection of travelers across various transportation sectors. This position offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, engaging with the public while maintaining high standards of security. You will be responsible for safeguarding air travelers, airports, and aircraft, all while delivering courteous and professional service. With a competitive salary range and potential for additional incentives, this role is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the field of transportation security. Embrace the chance to contribute to national security in a fulfilling career.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time experience in security, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

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

General Educational Development (GED)

High School Equivalency Certificate

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 Minneapolis, MN (MSP - Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport) is $52,255 to $64,428 or $25.04 to $30.87 per hour and includes locality pay of 27.62%, 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.

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