Transportation Security Officer - Protect Travelers

TSA (Transportation Security Administration); Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Officers protect travelers and ensure security across transportation sectors with courteous, professional conduct. They perform screening, enforce TSA policies, and respond to security incidents at airports, ensuring a safe travel environment.

To qualify for the SV-D pay band (GS-5/6), applicants may meet either experience in security/aviation screening or hold a high school diploma or GED. Travel and background checks are part of the process; training is provided.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time work experience in security, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician.
• High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or TASC equivalency certificate.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, professional security for travelers across transportation sectors.
• Conduct screening and protect travelers and facilities from threats.
• Assist in enforcing TSA policies and procedures and coordinate with airfield staff.
• Participate in training and maintain certification and fitness for duty.

Skills

Security experience

Aviation screening

X-ray screening

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Transportation Security Officers protect travelers and ensure security across transportation sectors with courteous, professional conduct. They perform screening, enforce TSA policies, and respond to security incidents at airports, ensuring a safe travel environment.

To qualify for the SV-D pay band (GS-5/6), applicants may meet either experience in security/aviation screening or hold a high school diploma or GED. Travel and background checks are part of the process; training is provided.