Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

Location: Chattanooga Metropolitan Airport, Chattanooga, TN

Date Posted: 3/21/25

Join Our Team

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.

Job Overview

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). If you successfully complete the 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 16.5 hour a day, seven days per week flight schedule
• Peak times are Monday through Sunday:
  • 5 a.m. – 8 a.m.
  • 1 p.m. – 3:30 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. 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. TSA employees are considered emergency personnel and are expected to report for duty during inclement weather.

Part-Time Positions:

• 20 hours per week tour of duty
• Five (5) days of four (4) hours per day during morning and afternoon shifts

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 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

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.

Salary Increase Potential:

• Up to 67% Base Salary Increase in Five Years
• Up to 62% in Four Years
• Up to 57% in Three Years
• Up to 52% in Two Years
• Up to 25% in One Year

Commuter Details

• Onsite parking is available for TSA employees at no charge.
• Public transportation is not available. Subsidies for transportation are not offered at CHA.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact:

Kara Gill
Email: kara.gill@tsa.dhs.gov
Phone: 865-474-6116

For more information about the position and to apply, please visit TSA Jobs.