Transportation Security Officer

U.S. Department of Homeland Security; Vineyard Haven (MA); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental agency is seeking a Transportation Security Officer in Vineyard Haven, MA, to provide security and protection of air travelers and transportation systems. The role offers a salary between $64,626 to $79,680, plus a potential sign-on bonus of up to $15,000. Candidates must be courteous and professional in all duties, which may also include securing high-profile events.

Benefits

Sign-on bonus of up to $15,000

Qualifications

• Must provide security and protection of air travelers, airports, and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner.
• Duties may include securing high-profile events and important figures.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include but are not limited to this scope.
• Duties may extend to securing high-profile events, important figures and/or anything that includes or impacts our transportation systems.

Salary Information

The salary range for Vineyard Haven, MA (MVY - Martha\'s Vineyard) is $64,626 to $79,680 or $30.97 to $38.18 per hour and includes locality pay of 32.58%, and a retention incentive of 25% 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.

Location and Agency

This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

Requirements

• Conditions of Employment