Transportation Security Officer Job Posting

Location: Lubbock Preston Smith International Airport, Lubbock, TX
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 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

• Maintains a fifteen (15) hour per day, seven (7) days per week flight schedule.
• Peak times are Monday through Sunday:
  • 5:30 a.m. – 6:30 a.m.
  • 10 a.m. – 11 a.m.
  • 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • 2 p.m. – 3 p.m.
  • 4 p.m. – 5 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 regardless of state and local restrictions on travel.

Part-Time Positions Available

• 20-25 hours per week tour of duty.
• Four (4) to Five (5) days of four (4) to five (5) hours per day.

Note: 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.

• 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

New officers can reach up to a 67% increase from the starting base salary over 5 years, in addition to any federal-wide pay increases.

Contact Information

Local Airport Contact:
Kimberlee Meier
Kimberlee.Meier@tsa.dhs.gov
Phone: 806-740-8006

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

For more information, visit TSA Jobs.