Join Our Team as a Transportation Security Officer

Location: Adirondack Regional Airport, Saranac Lake, NY
Date Posted: 5/7/25

Our Mission

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

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

• Schedule: 7 days a week
• Peak Times: Monday through Sunday, 5:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
• Work Environment: Screening operations are located inside the terminal and may or may not be temperature controlled. Subject to change based on airline scheduled departures.

Work Schedules

TSO work schedules are based on the operational needs of the airport and may include non-traditional shifts, weekends, and holidays. Limited flexibility is offered to accommodate personal commitments or schedules. Specific shifts are assigned after successful training and are subject to adjustments to meet operational needs. TSA employees are emergency personnel and must report for duty during inclement weather.

Part-Time Positions

• Hours: 20 hours per week
• Shifts: Two (2) days of sixteen (16) hours one week, three (3) days of twenty-four (24) hours the other week.

Benefits

TSA believes our greatest asset is our people, which is why we offer competitive salaries and have designed 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
• Retirement program and Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Promotional Potential

Under the career ladder system for TSOs, new officers can achieve up to a 67% increase from the starting base salary over 5 years, in addition to any federal-wide pay increases.

Commuter Details

• Onsite parking is available for TSA employees at no charge.
• Public transportation is not available; transportation subsidies are not offered at SLK.

Sign-On Bonus

No sign-on bonus is offered at this time. Recruitment Incentive amounts are subject to change and will be determined at the time of final job offer.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact:
Pamela Wiersma
Email: pamela.wiersma@tsa.dhs.gov
Phone: 518-452-8943

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

Dress Code

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

For more information and to apply, visit TSA Careers.