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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.

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

• Location: Clovis Regional Airport, Texico, NM
• Maintains a five (5) to six (6) days per week, seven (7) days per week flight schedule.
• Operating times are:
  • Monday through Sunday:
    • 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
    • 4:30 p.m. – 7 p.m.
• Screening operations are located inside the terminal and may 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 to meet changing operational needs. TSA employees are considered emergency personnel and are expected to report for duty during inclement weather regardless of state and local restrictions on travel.

Available Positions:

• Part-Time: 20-26 hours for four (4) to five (5) days of four (4) – five (5) hours per day.
• Full-Time: 40 hours per week per day or four (4) days of five (5) hours per day.
• Split shifts possible.

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.*

Commuter Details

• Onsite parking is available for TSA employees free of charge.
• Public transportation to the airport is not available.
• Subsidies for transportation are not offered at CVN.

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))
• 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, your employment would be contingent upon successfully completing required classroom and on-the-job training. A minimum of three (3) weeks of travel in a full-time duty status may be required to complete TSA's New Hire training.

Dress Code

TSO uniforms are provided to employees. There are restrictions on certain accessories and grooming while in uniform.

Contact Information

If you have questions, please contact:

Nicole Yellowhorse
Email: Nicole.Yellowhorse@tsa.dhs.gov
Phone: 505-246-4118

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