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.

Position: Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). As a TSO, you will play a vital role in supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission.

Local Airport Details

• Location: Santa Fe Regional Airport, Santa Fe, NM
• Main flight schedule: Seven days per week.
• Flights departing between 6 a.m. – 5:15 p.m.
• Screening operations located inside the terminal; temperature-controlled conditions may vary.

Work Schedules

• TSO work schedules are based on operational needs and may include non-traditional shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Specific shifts assigned after training; limited flexibility for personal commitments.
• TSA employees are emergency personnel and must report for duty during inclement weather.

Part-Time Positions

32 hours consisting of four (4) or five (5) workdays with eight (8) to ten (10) hours per day during morning and afternoon shifts.

Benefits

TSA believes our greatest asset is our people, which is why we offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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 increase their base salary up to 67% over 5 years, in addition to federal-wide pay increases.

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 the final job offer.

Commuter Details

• Onsite parking is available for TSA employees free of charge.
• Public transportation to the airport is not available.
• Subsidies for transportation are not offered at SAF.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please reach out to:

• Name: Nicole Yellowhorse
• Email: Nicole.Yellowhorse@tsa.dhs.gov
• Phone: 505-246-4118

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

Travel and Training Requirements

Employment with TSA is contingent upon successfully completing required training. This may require up to six (6) weeks of full-time duty status travel. Employees will be reimbursed for authorized travel expenses per TSA Travel Policy.

Dress Code

TSO uniforms are provided, with restrictions on certain accessories and grooming while in uniform.

Join us in making travel safer for everyone!