Travel Security Officer: Protect Travelers & Transit

TSA (Transportation Security Administration); Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Transportation Security Officers to safeguard travelers across transportation sectors with courtesy and professionalism.

Qualifiers include at least one year of security or aviation screening experience or a high school diploma/ GED, HiSET, or TASC. Travel requirements and strict background checks are standard; eligibility for training travel may apply. This is a full-time federal position with varying shifts.

Qualifications

• One year of full-time work experience in security, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET/TASC) required.
• Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek; part-time counts proportionally.

Responsibilities

• Provide security and protection of travelers across transportation sectors in a courteous, professional manner.
• Enforce security protocols and coordinate with screening and law enforcement as needed.
• May be assigned to secure high-profile events and sensitive facilities.

Skills

Security experience

Aviation screening

X-ray screening

Education

High school diploma / GED / HiSET / TASC

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Transportation Security Officers to safeguard travelers across transportation sectors with courtesy and professionalism.

Qualifiers include at least one year of security or aviation screening experience or a high school diploma/ GED, HiSET, or TASC. Travel requirements and strict background checks are standard; eligibility for training travel may apply. This is a full-time federal position with varying shifts.