Transportation Security Officer

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Transportation Security Officers to ensure the safety of travelers across various transportation sectors. This role involves providing security at airports and safeguarding aircraft, all while maintaining a courteous and professional demeanor. Ideal candidates will have experience in the security industry or aviation screening, or possess a high school diploma. The position offers a competitive salary range and a sign-on bonus, making it an attractive opportunity for those looking to make a difference in public safety. Join a team committed to protecting our transportation systems and enhancing traveler security.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus up to $2,000

Locality pay of 17.06%

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Security industry experience

Aviation screening

X-ray technician experience

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 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 Sheridan, WY (SHR - Sheridan County) 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 $2,000 for this duty 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