Transportation Security Officer

Overview

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.

Open & closing dates 09 / 30 / 2025 to 11 / 03 / 2025

Salary 57,061 to 70,353 per year (SV D, locator : Jackson Hole Airport, Jackson, WY). Salary includes locality pay where applicable.

Duties

• Operate screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers; prevent objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Perform searches and screening, including potential physical interaction with passengers (pat-downs, search of property, etc.), bag searches, and lifting / carrying bags up to 50 lbs.
• Control terminal entry and exit points.
• Interact with the public, give directions and respond to inquiries.
• Maintain focus in stressful environments to identify and locate life-threatening or mass-disruption devices and make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.
• Engage in continuous development of critical thinking to mitigate security threats; apply risk-based security screening protocols as required.
• Retain and implement knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures; adapt to change and new information as needed.

Requirements / Conditions of Employment

Physical Demands

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-D pay band (equivalent to GS-5 / 6) :

Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek; part-time experience is credited on a proportional basis. National Service experience (including volunteer work) may be credited where applicable.

Other requirements include occasional travel for training, Selective Service verification for male applicants, credit and residency checks, and other pre-employment screenings as described in the announcement.

Work Schedules and Travel

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life insurance; retirement; Thrift Savings Plan; flexible spending accounts; paid leave and federal holidays; and other programs. Benefits eligibility depends on position type (full-time / part-time).

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and follow the instructions to apply online by the closing date. The application process includes initial online assessment, documentation submission, and potential proctored examinations.

Agency contact information

Text "Hiring" to 275872. Phone : 275872.

Next steps

You may be invited to schedule the proctored examination; accommodations may be requested if applicable. Passing assessments and background checks lead to consideration for final job offers.

Notes

Expanded sections and additional information may be available in the original posting. This refined description preserves the responsibility and qualification focus while removing nonessential formatting and extraneous tables.

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