Join Our Team as a Transportation Security Officer

Our Mission

The Transportation Security Administration (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

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: Capital Region International Airport, DeWitt, MI
• Flight Schedule: 16 hours a day, seven days per week
• Peak Times:
  • Monday through Sunday: 5 a.m. – 7 a.m. & 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Working Environment: Screening operations are located inside the terminal and in a temperature-controlled environment.

Work Schedules

• Non-traditional shifts, weekends, and holidays may be required.
• Specific shifts assigned after training completion.
• TSA employees are considered emergency personnel and are expected to report for duty during inclement weather.

Part-Time Positions

• Tour of Duty: 25 hours per week
• Shifts: Five (5) days of five (5) to six (6) hours per day, with split shifts possibly included.

Contact Information

Local Airport Contact: Eric Sturgis

Email: Eric.Sturgis@tsa.dhs.gov

Phone: 616-554-1103

Commuter Details

• Onsite parking for TSA employees is available free of charge.
• Public transportation to the airport is available, and transportation subsidies are offered.

Benefits

TSA believes our greatest asset is our people. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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 can achieve up to a 67% increase from the starting base salary over 5 years.

Travel and Training Requirements

Employment with TSA is contingent upon successfully completing required classroom and on-the-job training, which may require travel for a minimum of three (3) weeks in a full-time duty status.

Dress Code

TSO uniforms are provided, with restrictions on certain accessories and grooming while in uniform.

For more information, visit TSA Careers.