Transportation Security Officer Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Summary Transportation Security Officers provide security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may also extend to securing high‑profile events, important figures, and activities that impact our transportation systems. Salary Information The salary range for Hailey, ID (SUN – Friedman Memorial Airport) is $45,649 to $56,282, or $21.87 to $26.97 per hour, including locality pay of 17.06%. Sign‑On Bonus TSA is offering a sign‑on bonus of up to $10,000 for this location, paid in two installments during the first 12 months of service. The amount may change or be eliminated based on operational needs; any applicable bonus will be communicated at final offer. Duties Operate various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo, and on passengers, preventing objects from being transported onto aircraft. Perform searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat‑downs, search of property), conducting bag searches, and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50 lbs. Control terminal entry and exit points. Interact with the public, give directions, and respond to inquiries. Maintain focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment that includes alarms, machinery noise, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive passengers to preserve the ability to identify and locate life‑threatening devices and make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations. Engage in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches, including risk‑based screening protocols that vary by program requirements. Retain and implement knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrate responsible and dependable behavior, and adapt to new information or unexpected obstacles. Realistic Job Preview The Realistic Job Preview gives an honest, objective portrait of what it means to work as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO). View the preview video by clicking the provided link. Conditions of Employment Must possess U.S. citizenship or be a U.S. national. Must be at least 18 years old at the time of application. Selective Service registration is required. Must pass a structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation. Subject to post‑employment random drug and/or alcohol testing. Must be available to work various shifts and overtime, as needed. Must be proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking). Mandatory travel for training and occasional travel may be required. Exposure to potentially lethal devices and dangerous chemicals is inherent to the position. Physical Demands Maintain agility to squat and bend. Repeatedly lift and manipulate baggage, containers, and other objects weighing approximately 50 lbs. Walk up to 3 miles during a shift and stand for prolonged periods (up to 4 hours). Qualifications To qualify for the SV‑D pay band (GS‑5/6), you must meet one of the following: Experience: At least one year of full‑time work in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X‑ray technician. Education: Have a high school diploma, GED, HiSET, or TASC certificate. Credit for experience is based on a 40‑hour workweek. Part‑time experience is credited proportionally. Additional Requirements Occasional travel may be required for New Hire training; up to 6 weeks of travel for training may occur away from the employee’s airport of record. Selective Service registration must be verified for male applicants born after 12/31/59. Applicants must have no delinquent federal or state taxes or past‑due child support. Residency requirement: Applicants must have resided within the United States for 3 of the last 5 years immediately prior to applying. Work Schedules for Full‑time Positions Full‑time positions require 40 hours per week. Full‑time work consists of shift‑work on any day from Sunday through Saturday, including irregular hours, nights, holidays, overtime, extended shifts, and split shifts. A split‑shift consists of two work shifts, each lasting at least 2 hours in one 24‑hour period, with at least 2 hours between shifts. Work Schedules for Part‑time Positions Part‑time shifts generally range from 16–32 hours per week. Part‑time work consists of shift‑work on any day from Sunday through Saturday, including irregular hours, nights, holidays, overtime, extended shifts, and split shifts. A split‑shift consists of two work shifts, each lasting at least 2 hours in one 24‑hour period, with at least 2 hours between shifts. Maintaining Employment Complete classroom training, on‑the‑job training, and all initial certification testing. Complete recurrent and specialized training and recertification tests on a periodic basis. Pass background investigations, including a criminal check and credit check, and all randomly administered drug and alcohol screening tests. No moving, relocation, or pre‑employment travel expenses will be paid for this position or while in application for this position. Benefits DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long‑term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. Disability veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service‑connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. Eligibility to Apply for Other Federal Positions TSA is an excepted service agency exempt from most of Title 5; employment with TSA does not confer competitive status that generally results from selection and service in competitive service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management has an interchange agreement allowing most permanent TSA employees to apply for vacancies in competitive service agencies. Persons who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position. TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances. Starting a career with TSA as a TSO may lead to promotion possibilities within DHS. Referrals Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Transportation Security Administration (TSA) by 2×. Contact Get notified about new Transportation Security Officer jobs in Hailey, ID. #J-18808-Ljbffr