Join Our Team as a Transportation Security Officer

Location: Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, WA

Application Deadline: 3/21/25

Our Mission

At the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), we offer rewarding, meaningful careers that allow for professional growth. As a team of dedicated individuals, we work hard to protect the nation’s transportation systems and ensure safe travels.

Our Vision

We aim to be an agile security agency, staffed by a professional workforce that engages with our partners and the American people to outmatch dynamic threats.

Job Overview

We appreciate your interest in a career as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO). If selected, you will play a vital role in supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission.

Operational Details

• Work Schedule: The airport operates 24/7. Shifts may vary:
  • Peak Times: Monday - Sunday, 5 a.m. – 7 p.m.
  • Shifts: Morning, afternoon, and night shifts.
• Environment: Screening operations are inside and outside the terminal and may not be temperature controlled.
• Flexibility: Due to operational needs, there is minimal flexibility for personal commitments. Specific shifts will be assigned post-training.

Available Positions

• Full-time: 40 hours/week with five 8-hour workdays.
• Part-time: 20-32 hours/week, varying based on airport needs.

Benefits

TSA values its employees and offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

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

Promotional Potential

TSOs have a career ladder with the potential for up to a 67% salary increase over five years, in addition to federal-wide pay increases.

Commuter Details

• Onsite parking is available
• Transportation benefits provided where public transport is accessible

How to Apply

If you have questions or need more information, please contact:

• Lilyann Lear: Lilyann.Lear@tsa.dhs.gov, 206-288-7823
• Sharlet Best: Sharlet.Best@tsa.dhs.gov, 206-834-2404

For further inquiries, please reach out to TSA HC ServeU Customer Care at HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov.

Visit TSA Careers for more details.