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

Our Mission

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.

Job Overview: Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). If you successfully complete the 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 17.5 hours a day, seven days per week flight schedule.
• 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. TSA employees are considered emergency personnel and are expected to report for duty during inclement weather regardless of local restrictions.

FAR is currently assessing candidates for part-time positions. Shifts available are:

• 20 - 25 hours per week
• Hours and scheduled working days are variable due to the airport’s operational needs.

Location: FAR Hector International Airport, Fargo, ND

Sign-On Bonus

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

Commuter Details

• Offsite Parking with shuttle service is available for TSA employees at $30.00 per year.
• Public transportation is not available.
• Subsidies for transportation are not offered at FAR.

Benefits

TSA believes our greatest asset is our people, which is why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

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

Promotional Potential:

Under the career ladder system for TSOs, 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.

Annual Salary Increases:

• One Year: Up to 25%
• Two Years: Up to 52%
• Three Years: Up to 57%
• Four Years: Up to 62%
• Five Years: Up to 67%

Dual Federal Employment

TSA’s Dual Federal Employment policy limits an employee’s ability to work for multiple federal agencies simultaneously. If you work for (or are retired from) another federal agency, please consult with airport HR staff for more information.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact the TSA HC ServeU Customer Care at HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov.

Active Duty Military:
If you are on active duty military service or a reservist, you must be discharged or on terminal leave pending separation prior to beginning employment with TSA.

For more information, visit: TSA Careers