Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

Transportation Security Officer

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.

Salary: $17.64 - $25.20 per hour

Location: Eau Claire, WI MANY vacancies

Appointment type: Permanent

Work schedule: Part-Time

Service: Excepted

Promotion potential: E

Job family (Series): 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support

Supervisory status: No

Security clearance: Not Required

Drug test: Yes

Announcement number: EAU-F19-P001

Control number: 601469300

This job is open to the public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties include operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, performing searches and screening, controlling terminal entry and exit points, interacting with the public, maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment, engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior, and adhering to the Personal Appearance Standard.

Requirements include being a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National and at least 18 years of age, passing a drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation, being registered for Selective Service (males born after 12/31/59), being available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed, and mandatory travel for training and occasional travel may be required.

Qualifications include having a high school diploma, General Educational Development (GED), High School Equivalency Test (HiSET), or Test Assessing Secondary Completion (TASC) credential OR at least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician, and being proficient in the English language.