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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.

Local Airport Details

• Maintains a 24 hours a day, seven days per week flight schedule.
• Peak times are Monday through Sunday: 6 a.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 to meet changing operational needs. TSA employees are considered emergency personnel and are expected to report for duty during inclement weather regardless of state and local restrictions on travel.

AVL is currently assessing candidates for part-time positions. Those shifts are:

• 20 hours per week tour of duty
• Five (5) days of four (4) hours per day
• Current part-time shifts: morning or afternoon

Location

Asheville Regional Airport
Asheville, NC

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 is available for TSA employees free of charge.
• Limited public transportation to the airport is available. Subsidies for transportation are not offered at AVL.

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
• Transportation subsidies
• 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.

Dress Code

TSO uniforms are provided to employees. There are restrictions on certain accessories and grooming while in uniform.

Important Information

• If you work for (or are retired from) another federal agency, please consult with the airport HR staff for more information.
• Your employment would be contingent upon successfully completing required classroom and on-the-job training, which may require travel.

Contact Information

For more information or inquiries, please contact:
Patricia Polacek
Email: patricia.polacek@tsa.dhs.gov
Phone: 704-916-3313

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