Job Opportunity: Transportation Security Officer

Location: Mobile Downtown Airport, Mobile, AL
Posted On: 3/21/25

Join Our Team

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

Our Mission

The 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 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

• Schedule: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., 3 days a week (Monday, Wednesday, Friday)
• Peak Times: 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
• Hours: 20 hours per week
• 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.

Compensation

This location is not offering a sign-on bonus at this time. Recruitment Incentive amounts are subject to change and will be determined at the time of the final job offer.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• 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
• 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, please contact:
Alisha Whitfield
Email: Alisha.Whitfield@tsa.dhs.gov
Phone: 251-665-9750

TSA Human Resources Office:
Phone: BHM 205-510-1717

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

For more information and to apply, visit TSA Jobs.