TSA is hiring full- and part-time Transportation Security Officers at MSP - Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport.
Females are encouraged to apply!
Pay starts at $51,194 annually (full-time) or $24.53 per hour (part-time).
Officers will receive non-competitive annual promotions for the first 5 years of their career with TSA. Pay will increase to $31.27 per hour or $65k per year after just 2 years!
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. Learn more about the Transportation Security Officer (TSO) role on the TSA Careers Website.
Requirements
- You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
- You must have a high school diploma, GED, OR at least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician.
- You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
- Selective Service registration is required (for males)
- Must pass a structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation
- Subject to post-employment random drug and/or alcohol testing
- Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed.
- Must be proficient in English (e.g., reading, writing, speaking, comprehending).
- Mandatory travel for training and occasional travel may be required
- Exposure to potentially lethal devices and dangerous chemicals is inherent in this position.
Physical Demands: Must meet and maintain physical requirements (including an assessment of physical abilities) including, but not limited to, the following:
- Maintain physical agility to ensure ability to squat and bend.
- Ability to repeatedly lift and manipulate baggage, containers, weighing approximately 50 pounds and other objects subject to security processing.
- Ability to walk up to three (3) miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods (up to 4 hours) of time.