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

• Airport: Williamson County Airport, Marion, IL
• Schedule: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
• Peak Times:
  • Monday - Friday: 5 a.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Saturday: 6 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Sunday: 8 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
• Environment: 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.

• Hours: 20 hours per week tour of duty, five (5) days with four (4) hours per day depending on airport operational needs.

Benefits

TSA believes our greatest asset is our people, which is why we offer competitive salaries and 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.

Contact Information

For more information or if you have any questions, please contact:

• Name: Staci Whitcomb
• Email: Staci.Whitcomb@tsa.dhs.gov
• Phone: 309-757-6602

For further inquiries, you can also reach TSA HC ServeU Customer Care at HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov.

Please note, this location is not offering a sign-on bonus at this time.