Join Our Team as a Transportation Security Officer

Protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Our Mission

The TSA offers rewarding, meaningful careers and professional growth. We are a team of dedicated individuals who work hard to deliver our mission of protecting the nation’s transportation systems and ensuring safe travels.

Our Vision

An agile security agency, embodied by a professional workforce, that engages its partners and the American people to outmatch a dynamic threat.

Transportation Security Officer Job Overview

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). If you successfully complete the Transportation Security Officer (TSO) candidate evaluation process and are selected for a position, you will play a vital role in supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission.

Local Airport Details

• Maintains a 24 hours a day, seven days per week flight schedule.
• Peak times are Monday through Sunday:
  • 4 a.m. – 6 a.m.
  • 8 a.m. – 10 a.m.
  • 2 p.m. – 4 p.m.
• Screening operations are located inside the terminal and may or may not be temperature controlled.

Work Schedules

TSO work schedules are based on the operational needs of the airport and may include non-traditional shifts, weekends, and holidays. Due to the nature of the job, virtually no flexibility is offered to accommodate personal commitments or schedules. Specific shifts are assigned after new hires successfully complete their training and are subject to periodic adjustments.

Current part-time shifts:

• 20 hours per week tour of duty.
• Five (5) days of four (4) hours per day.

Location: Redding Municipal Airport, Redding, CA

Sign-On Bonus

This location is not offering a sign-on bonus at this time. *Recruitment Incentive amount is subject to change and will be determined at the time of final job offer.*

Local Airport Contact

Zaneta Fernandez
Email: zaneta.fernandez@tsa.dhs.gov
Phone: 916-830-9112

Commuter Details

• Onsite parking is available for TSA employees free of charge.
• Public transportation to the airport is limited. Subsidies for transportation are offered at RDD.

Benefits

TSA provides comprehensive benefits, which include:

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Uniform allowance
• Flexible Spending Account
• Transportation subsidies
• Retirement program and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Promotional Potential

New officers have a path to reach up to a 67% increase from the starting base salary over 5 years, in addition to any federal-wide pay increases or changes to locality pay.

Travel and Training Requirements

If hired by TSA, your employment would be contingent upon successfully completing required training. This may require up to six (6) weeks of full-time duty status travel. Employees will be paid for compensable hours and reimbursed for authorized travel expenses.

Dress Code

TSO uniforms are provided, and there are specific restrictions on accessories and grooming while in uniform.

For more information, visit TSA Employment.