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

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. This fact sheet highlights some of the unique operational requirements and compensation plan.

Local Airport Details

• Maintains a 16 hours a day, 7 days per week flight schedule.
• Peak times:
  • Monday through Sunday:
    • 5 a.m. – 9 a.m.
    • 2 p.m. – 6 p.m.
• Screening operations are located inside the terminal and are 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.

Current Openings at Richmond International Airport (RIC)

• Positions Available: Full-time and Part-time
• Shifts:
  • 20-40 hours per week
  • Five (5) days of eight (8) hours per day (40 hours)
  • Five (5) days of four (4) hours per day (20 hours)
  • Morning, afternoon, or evening shifts available

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 that includes:

• 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

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.

Commuter Details

• Onsite parking is available for TSA employees at $75.00 per calendar year.
• Public transportation to the airport is not available.
• Subsidies for transportation are offered at RIC.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact Shannon Bagley at Shannon.Bagley@tsa.dhs.gov or call 804-612-5888.

For any additional questions, contact the TSA HC ServeU Customer Care at HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov.

If you are ready to join our mission and make a difference, apply today!