Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Officer

Summary

Transportation Security Officers provide security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may extend to securing high‑profile events, important figures, and everything that includes or impacts our transportation systems.

Salary Information

For Bridgeton, MO (STL – St. Louis Lambert International Airport) the salary range is $44,990 to $57,710 (or $21.56 to $27.65 per hour) including a locality pay of 20.03%.

• Operate screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers.
• Perform searches and screening, including physical interaction with passengers (pat‑downs, searches of property), lifting and carrying bags, bins and property weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Control terminal entry and exit points.
• Interact with the public, give directions and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment that includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers.
• Engage in continuous development of critical thinking skills to mitigate security threats, applying risk‑based screening protocols that vary by program requirements.
• Retain and implement knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrate responsible and dependable behavior, and adapt to new information or unexpected obstacles.

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• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. National.
• Minimum age 18.
• Selective Service registration required.
• Pass structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation and background investigation.
• Subject to post‑employment random drug and/or alcohol testing.
• Available to work various shifts and overtime as needed.
• Proficient in English.
• Mandatory travel for training; occasional travel may be required.
• Exposure to potentially lethal devices and dangerous chemicals is inherent.

• Maintain physical agility to squat, bend, lift and manipulate baggage and containers weighing approximately 50 lbs.
• Walk up to 3 miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods (up to 4 hours).

To qualify for the SV‑D pay band (GS‑5/6) you must meet one of the following:

• Experience: At least one year of full‑time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X‑ray technician.
• Education: High school diploma, GED, HiSET, or TASC certificate.

Full‑time Positions:

• 40 hours per week.
• Shift work on any day from Sunday through Saturday, including irregular hours, nights, holidays, overtime, extended shifts and weekend shifts.
• Split‑shift consists of any two work shifts, each lasting at least 2 hours in one 24‑hour period, with at least 2 hours between shifts.

Part‑time Positions:

• 16‑32 hours per week.
• Shift work on any day from Sunday through Saturday, including irregular hours, nights, holidays, overtime, extended shifts and weekend shifts.
• Split‑shift as defined above.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and long‑term care insurance; retirement plan;
Thrift Savings Plan; flexible spending accounts; employee assistance program; personal leave days; paid federal holidays; flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers.

TSA is an Excepted Service agency; employment does not confer Competitive Status. Applicants who are eligible to serve in Federal Police or financial positions may receive Back‑to‑Back or same‑day exclusions level sequences under Interchange Agreements.