Join Our Team at TSA

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

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

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

• Maintains a 17 hours a day, seven days per week flight schedule.
• Peak times are Monday through Friday: 6 a.m. – 6 p.m.
• Screening operations are located inside the terminal and may or may not 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.
• 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.

Current Part-Time Shifts

• 20 hours per week tour of duty.
• Five days of four hours per day or four days of five hours per day.
• Morning, afternoon, and evening shifts available.

Location

Amarillo International Airport
Amarillo, TX

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 for $15.00, paid quarterly.
• Public transportation to the airport is not available.
• Subsidies for transportation are not offered at AMA.

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
• 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 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.

Contact Information

Local Airport Contact:
Kimberlee Meier
Kimberlee.Meier@tsa.dhs.gov
Phone: 806-740-8006

If you have any questions, please contact the TSA HC ServeU Customer Care at HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov.

Travel and Training Requirements

If hired by TSA, 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.

Dress Code

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

To learn more about the Transportation Security Officer position, visit TSA Careers.