Transportation Security Officer

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; 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 protecting air travelers, airports, and aircraft while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor. Candidates will engage in critical duties that may include securing high-profile events and important figures. The position requires a commitment to maintaining the highest standards of security and appearance, with opportunities for training and development. If you are passionate about safety and public service, this is an exciting opportunity to make a difference in the community.

Qualifications

• Must have one year of experience in security or aviation screening.
• High school diploma or GED required for qualification.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Security Industry Experience

Aviation Screening

X-ray Technician Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

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 the 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 Salina, KS (SLN - Salina Regional Airport) is $40,332 to $56,282 or $19.33 to $26.97 per hour and includes locality pay of 17.06%.

Conditions of Employment:

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.

National Service 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. This training will occur away from the employee's airport of record. Employees will be paid for compensable hours and reimbursed for authorized travel expenses per TSA Travel Policy.
• 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. Body piercings may not be visible to the public, and tattoos must be covered at all times.

Work Schedules for Full-time Positions:

• Full-time positions require 40 hours per week;
• Full-time work consists of shift-work on any day from Sunday through Saturday.

Work Schedules for Part-time Positions:

• Part-time shifts generally range from 16-32 hours per week.

Maintaining Employment:

• All TSOs must maintain the standard level of certification and fitness for duty, including completing training and passing background investigations.

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.