Transportation Security Officer (TSO), Airport Screening Operations - Full Time and Part Time

Leidos; Rochester (MA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Leidos is seeking Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) for the Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) in Rochester, NY. Roles include screening passengers and baggage using CT X-ray and other TSA technologies, with on-the-job training and TSA certification provided.

Both full-time and part-time positions are available; shifts vary, including early mornings, weekends, and holidays. Candidates must meet U.S. citizenship requirements and pass security and medical checks.

Qualifications

• US citizen or national and able to obtain TSA Public Trust
• English reading, writing, speaking and listening proficiency
• Ability to pass TSA assessments and medical evaluations

Responsibilities

• Screen passengers and baggage using TSA-approved procedures and tech
• Conduct pat-downs, hand-wand screening, and searches as needed
• Resolve alarms and refer unresolved items per SOPs
• Monitor checkpoint exits to prevent unauthorized entry
• Communicate clearly with travelers and assist those with disabilities
• Rotate among screening positions and work as part of a team
• Complete TSA training, exams, and annual proficiency reviews
• Document incidents and safeguard Sensitive Security Information (SSI)
• Wear TSA uniform and maintain professional appearance
• Part-time officers support peak periods and flexible shifts

Skills

US citizenship

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Leidos is seeking full-time and part-time Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to perform passenger and checked-baggage security screening in support of a TSA Screening Partnership Program (SPP) task order at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC). We are hiring for both full-time and part-time positions. As a TSO you will help protect the traveling public by identifying prohibited and dangerous items and screening passengers and their property in accordance with TSA Standard Operating Procedures, working alongside a team of aviation security professionals under TSA oversight. Prior screening experience is not required; Leidos provides paid classroom and on-the-job training leading to TSA certification. Current and former ROC screening personnel are encouraged to apply.

Leidos' Homeland Sector's Airports, Borders, and Security (ABS) business area delivers air travel modernization, border protection, and critical infrastructure security solutions that help build a safer, more resilient homeland. Operating globally across aviation security, passenger screening, cybersecurity, and border and port security, ABS integrates next-generation technologies to secure the movement of people and goods worldwide.

Primary Responsibilities

• Screen passengers, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage for prohibited items and potential threats using TSA-approved procedures and technology, such as computed tomography (CT) X-ray, Credential Authentication Technology (CAT), Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT), walk-through metal detectors, explosives trace detection (ETD), and bottled-liquid scanners.
• Conduct pat-down searches, hand-wand screening, and physical bag searches, and collect explosives trace samples, in accordance with TSA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), treating every traveler with courtesy, respect, and professionalism.
• Resolve alarms, including on-screen alarm resolution (OSARP) of checked-baggage images and physical searches in the Checked Baggage Resolution Area, and refer unresolved items according to procedure.
• Monitor the checkpoint exit lane when assigned, to prevent unauthorized entry into the sterile area.
• Communicate clearly and calmly with travelers, provide directions, answer questions, de-escalate situations, and assist travelers with disabilities or medical conditions as TSA procedures require.
• Rotate among screening positions and work as part of a team to maintain security effectiveness and passenger throughput; follow direction from Lead and Supervisory TSOs.
• Complete required TSA classroom training, on-the-job training (OJT), certification exams (TSO Basic Training Program), Annual Proficiency Review, Practical Skills Observations, recurrent training, and medical re-certification, and become certified in both passenger checkpoint and checked-baggage screening over time.
• Document and report incidents, security concerns, and unusual activity; safeguard Sensitive Security Information (SSI); and comply with TSA Management Directives and security procedures.
• Wear the TSA-approved uniform and badge and maintain a professional appearance at all times.
• Part-time officers support peak-period coverage on early-morning, weekend, and holiday shifts as scheduled.

Location

Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) - Rochester, NY

Work Schedule

Full-time: 40 hours per week.

Part-time: flexible hours, up to 30 hours per week (not to exceed 1,560 hours per year, including training and leave). Shifts vary across ROC's operating day; checkpoint operations run from about 3:30 AM to 9:30 PM on weekdays and 3:30 AM to 8:00 PM on weekends, with duties before and after operating hours. Early-morning, evening, weekend, and holiday work is required, and overtime may be needed to cover operational demand. Part-time officers must be available for early-morning, weekend, and holiday shifts as scheduled. This is an on-site position at ROC; telework and relocation assistance are not provided.

Basic Qualifications

• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; must be able to obtain and maintain a TSA Public Trust determination, which requires U.S. citizenship.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET/TASC); OR at least one year of full-time work experience in security work, aviation screener work, or X-ray technician work.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
• Pass the TSA computer-based assessment (TSO Assessment Battery), which covers English language proficiency and X-ray image interpretation skills.
• Pass and maintain required medical evaluations, including vision, hearing, and joint mobility.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and remain compliant with the drug and alcohol testing program throughout employment.
• Successfully complete TSA pre-hire vetting, including background, criminal history, and financial checks.
• Able to lift or carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds (or assist others in lifting), stand