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Transportation Security Officer

Transportation Security Administration · Department of Homeland Security

This job in plain English

Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) screen travelers, baggage, and cargo to keep airports and aircraft safe. This part-time job is with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), part of the Department of Homeland Security, at Grand Forks International Airport in Grand Forks, North Dakota. The announcement has many vacancies, shift work, and a note that at this airport only qualified female candidates are being sought right now.

Many vacancies (Grand Forks, ND); more than one position may be filled from this announcement

It may close early. The announcement may close before the published closing date if a sufficient number of applications is received.

Can you apply?

Yes, if you are a U.S. citizen: this job is open to everyone.

  • Open to everyoneAny U.S. citizen or national can apply. Some jobs also accept non-citizens; the announcement says so.

Open to U.S. citizens and U.S. nationals only. At the Grand Forks airport, the agency is only considering female candidates for now; applications from men are accepted but not considered until staffing needs change.

What you would do

  • Operate screening equipment to find dangerous objects in bags, cargo, and on passengers.
  • Perform searches and screening, including pat-downs and bag searches.
  • Lift and carry bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50 pounds.
  • Control entry and exit points at the airport terminal.
  • Give directions and answer questions from the public.
  • Follow standard operating procedures and make quick decisions under stress.

Do you qualify for SV-D?

With experience: You need at least 1 year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician. This matches the SV-D pay band, which the announcement says is equivalent to GS-5/6 (a federal pay grade level). Part-time experience counts on a part-time basis, and volunteer work can count.

With education: A high school diploma or an equivalency certificate (GED, HiSET, or TASC) can qualify you instead of experience.

How to apply well

What to send:

  • Resume of no more than two pages
  • DD-214 if you claim veterans' preference or eligible veterans' service
  • SF-15 and VA letter if you claim veterans' preference based on a compensable disability, widow or spouse entitlement, or Purple Heart

How you will be rated: You are rated on how well you meet the qualifications. If you qualify, you take a computer-based TSO Assessment Battery for X-ray interpretation, then a structured interview, drug screen, medical exam, and background check, and you must meet or beat a cut score. Overstating your qualifications or cheating on the assessment can get you removed.

Tips for this job:

  • Keep your resume to two pages or less, since longer resumes are automatically removed from consideration.
  • Schedule your proctored assessment within 21 days of receiving the instructions to test.
  • If you claim veterans' preference, attach your DD-214 and any SF-15 or VA letter required for your claim.

Good to know before you apply

Schedule: Part-time, usually 16 to 32 hours per week. Shifts are set by the airport and may include any day from Sunday through Saturday, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, and split shifts.

Incentives and relocation: At the Grand Forks location, a retention incentive of 5% of adjusted pay applies, but it depends on annual approval and funding. No relocation or pre-employment travel expenses are paid.

Conditions of employment:

  • U.S. citizenship or U.S. national status
  • At least 18 years old at time of application
  • Selective Service registration required
  • Pass a structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation
  • Subject to random drug and alcohol testing after hire
  • Available for various shifts and overtime as needed
  • Proficient in English
  • Mandatory travel for training; other occasional travel may be required
  • Exposure to potentially lethal devices and dangerous chemicals is part of the job
  • Meet physical demands: squat, bend, lift about 50 pounds, walk up to 3 miles per shift, stand up to 4 hours
  • No delinquent federal or state taxes and no past due child support
  • Lived in the U.S. for 3 of the last 5 years (some exceptions apply)
  • Basic trial period required for appointments without time limits
  • Dress and appearance rules set by the TSA collective bargaining agreement

We wrote this summary automatically from the official announcement. The announcement on USAJOBS is the only one that counts: read it before you apply.

Job details

Salary
$48,410 – $59,686 per year
Pay scale and grade
SV-D · TSA pay band
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota
Appointment
Permanent
Work schedule
Part-time
Service
Excepted
Openings
Many
Security clearance
Not Required
Travel
Occasional travel
Drug test
Not required
Supervisory
No
Occupation
Compliance Inspection And Support (1802)
Announcement
12811379 GFK-PT

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