Entry-Level Airport Security Screening Officer

Step by step TSA hiring guide + CBT test prep, instant access

Airports are currently hiring nationwide for TSA Officers, Agents, and Airport Security Screeners. There are MANY positions available!

Starting pay

$18.48 - $31.80/hr

Typical range

$21 - $28/hr

Annual earnings

$55,000 - $80,000

Varies by location, tenure, and shift differential

Full benefits package

Paid training provided

No experience required

Federal employee benefits

Full-time positions

Job stability & security

Nationwide openings

No experience required, paid training provided, and great job security

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is a federal agency under the U.S. Department of Homeland Security and is hiring nationwide . Depending on the airport, TSOs are hired either directly by TSA or by a private screening company under TSA's Screening Partnership Program (SPP).

Many Positions

Available nationwide

No Experience

Required to apply

Paid Training

Provided for all roles

This is a non-armed, public-facing role focused on passenger screening, safety, and customer service at the checkpoint.

Starting salary ranges from $19.39 to $44.12/hour with an average pay of $65,341 per year with full benefits. Many locations also offer sign-on bonuses from $2,000 up to $30,000.

Benefits include medical and dental insurance, paid vacations, paid sick leave, ten paid holidays, life insurance, and a retirement plan. TSA employment also includes career advancement, good working conditions, and great job security.

What does a TSO do day-to-day?

Screens passengers and baggage at airport security checkpoints. Duties include operating X-ray and detection equipment, checking IDs and boarding passes, conducting pat-downs and bag checks when required, and following security procedures to prevent prohibited items from entering the secure area.

High school diploma or GED

18 years or older

No prior experience required

You're Qualified!

To be hired for a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) career position, you will be required to take an assessment, and your results determine whether you move forward in the hiring process. Don't worry, the registration package gives you everything you need to prepare and perform well. You'll be shown exactly what to review, what to ignore, and how to practice so you don't waste time.

You'll also get sample questions and answers so you know what to expect before test day.

The registration package will guide you through the entire TSA hiring process, step-by-step. You'll be shown exactly how to apply for job openings in your area and what to expect at each stage. Most importantly, you'll be walked through the TSA Computer-Based Test (CBT) so you know what's on it, what to focus on, and how to prep the right way, so you can pass and move on to the next stage.

To help you get hired as soon as possible when you register, you'll get full, immediate access to all of the following:

Complete TSA Hiring Walkthrough – What to do at each step, what happens next, and the mistakes that get people stuck.

Start-From-Zero TSA Test Prep – What the TSA CBT is, what it looks like, how it's scored, plus realistic practice with explanations.

Study and Pass Plan – Exactly what to study, in what order, so you prep fast without wasting time.

Practice Tests and Readiness Checks – Full practice sets, quick checkpoints, timing tips, and common traps, so you score higher.

What Happens After the TSA CBT – The next steps explained clearly so you don't pass and then get lost.

Account and Access Help – Login and access help if you run into a technical issue.

$69.99

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Prep Portal access only. TSA application is separate, steps included.