Transportation Security Officer

Duties

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.

The salary range for Yakutat, AK (YAK - Yakutat Airport) is $69,334 to $86,063 or $33.22 to $41.24 per hour and includes locality pay of 32.36% and COLA pay of 3%, and a retention incentive of 30% 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.

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.

At this time, this airport is only seeking qualified female candidates to meet mission related staffing needs. The applications of male candidates will be accepted but not considered until staffing needs change.

This Transportation Security Officer position is located in 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:

Conditions of Employment