Transportation Security Officer

Full Job Description

Summary

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.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and at least 18 years of age
• Pass a drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation
• Subject to post-employment random drug and/or alcohol testing
• Must be registered for Selective Service (males born after 12/31/59)
• Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed
• Mandatory travel for training and occasional travel may be required

The requirements listed above must be met at the time of application submission.
Other Requirements:

• Selective Service Registration Requirement: TSA policy requires verification of Selective Service registration for male applicants born after 12/31/59.
   
• Credit: Applicants must not have delinquent Federal or State taxes, or past due child support payments.
   
• E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
   
• Residency Requirement: To ensure adequate background investigative coverage, applicants are required to have resided within the United States for three of the last five years immediately prior to applying for this position. For those applicants who do not meet this residency requirement, an exception may be granted under the following circumstances – (1) applicant worked for U.S. Government in foreign countries in federal civilian or military capacities; (2) applicant was or is a dependent accompanying a federal civilian or military employee serving in foreign countries; (3) applicant who studied abroad at a U.S. affiliated college or university; or (4) applicant who has a current and adequate federal background investigation completed for a federal or Government contractor position.