Transportation Security Officer at Huron Regional Airport

Location: Huron Regional Airport, Huron, SD
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

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). As a Transportation Security Officer (TSO), you will play a vital role in supporting the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) mission.

Local Airport Details

• Maintains a seven days per week flight schedule with peak times Monday through Sunday:
  • 6:30 a.m. – 9 a.m.
  • 1 p.m. – 4:30 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 operational needs and may include non-traditional shifts, weekends, and holidays.
• Specific shifts are assigned after training and are subject to periodic adjustments.
• TSA employees are considered emergency personnel and are expected to report for duty during inclement weather.

Current part-time shifts: 16-25 hours per week; five (5) days of four (4) hours per day or four (4) days of five (5) hours per day.

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 at no charge.
• Public transportation to the airport is available by the Huron Public Transit.

Benefits

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

• 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 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

If you have any questions, please contact:

• Michael Herbst
  Email: michael.herbst@tsa.dhs.gov
  Phone: 605-330-2542
• Kristina Vazquez
  Email: kristina.vazquez1@tsa.dhs.gov

For further assistance, you can also reach TSA HC ServeU Customer Care at HC-ServeU@tsa.dhs.gov.

Note: Active Duty Military must be discharged or on terminal leave before beginning employment with TSA.