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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

• Airport: Waterloo Municipal Airport, Waterloo, IA
• Schedule: 10-hour day, 7 days a week
• Peak Times: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Screening Operations: Inside terminal; 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.

ALO is currently assessing candidates for part-time positions.

• Hours: 25 hours per week
• Shifts: Four (4) or five (5) days of four (4) or five (5) hours per day, may involve split-shift scheduling.

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: Available for TSA employees free of charge.
• Public transportation: Not available.
• Subsidies for transportation: Not offered at ALO.

Benefits

TSA believes our greatest asset is our people, which is why we offer competitive salaries and have designed a comprehensive benefits package that provides you and your family with the best possible options:

• 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

TSOs have a path to reach up to a 67% increase from the starting base salary over 5 years.

Contact Information

Local Airport Contact:
Raegan Gile
Raegan.Gile@tsa.dhs.gov
Phone: 319-375-9503

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.

Dress Code

TSO uniforms are provided to employees with restrictions on certain accessories and grooming while in uniform. For more information, visit TSA Jobs.