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.

Local Airport Details

• Location: Niagara Falls International Airport, Niagara Falls, NY
• Maintains a 24 hour a day, 7 days a week schedule.
• Peak times: Monday through Sunday, 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.
• Screening operations 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.

Employment Details

• IAG is currently assessing candidates for part-time positions of 20 hours per week, including five work days of four-hour shifts.
• Work schedules may include early morning or late-night hours.

Compensation

Sign-On Bonus: This location is not offering a sign-on bonus at this time.

Benefits

TSA offers a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term care insurance
• Personal leave days and paid federal holidays
• Tuition assistance and uniform allowance
• Flexible Spending Account and transportation subsidies
• Retirement program and Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k))
• Health and wellness programs
• Employee Assistance Program

Promotional Potential

New officers have a path to a potential up to 67% increase from the starting base salary over 5 years.

Travel and Training Requirements

• Employment contingent upon completing required classroom and on-the-job training, which may involve travel.
• New Hire training may require up to six weeks of full-time duty status travel.

Dress Code

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

Contact Information

If you have any questions, please contact:

• Melissa Ackley: melissa.ackley@tsa.dhs.gov
• Christopher Stricker: christopher.stricker@tsa.dhs.gov

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