Join Our Team at TSA

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

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.

Transportation Security Officer Job Overview

Thank you for your interest in employment with the 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: Barkley Regional Airport, West Paducah, KY
• Maintains a seven days per week flight schedule.
• Peak times: Monday through Sunday during summer months
• Early mornings and late afternoons
• Screening operations are located inside the terminal and is 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.

Part-time Positions Available:

• 20 hours per week tour of duty.
• Four (4) days of five (5) hours or five (5) days of four (4) hours per day with two (2) consecutive days off.

Compensation

Sign-On Bonus: This location is not offering a sign-on bonus at this time.

Benefits

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

• 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.

Commuter Details

• Onsite parking is available for TSA employees free of charge.
• Public transportation is not available. Transportation subsidies are not offered at PAH.

Travel and Training Requirements

Employment is 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, and there are restrictions on certain accessories and grooming while in uniform.

Active Duty Military

If you are on active duty military service or are a member of the National Guard who has been called to active duty, you must either be discharged or on terminal leave pending separation or released from active duty under honorable conditions prior to beginning employment with TSA.

Contact Information

For any questions, please contact the TSA Recruitment and Assessment Center at KY-HR@tsa.dhs.gov or the TSA HC ServeU Customer Care at HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov.

For more information, visit jobs.tsa.gov/tso-ssa.