You will perform a variety of duties related to providing security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft. You will be responsible for identifying dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and/or on passengers; and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft. You are required to perform various tasks such as: wanding, pat down searches, operation of x-ray machines, lift and carry baggage (weighing up to 70 pounds), and screening and ticket review using electronic and imaging equipment. As a TSO, you may perform passenger screening, baggage screening or both. You are expected to perform these duties in a courteous and professional manner.
- Communicate with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries in a professional and courteous manner.
- Maintain focus and awareness within an environment containing numerous distractions, people, and noise.
- Stand and remain standing for periods up to 4 hours without sitting.
- Repeatedly lift and carry an object weighing up to 70 pounds.
- Work within a stressful environment, which includes noise from alarms, machinery, and people, distractions, time pressure, disruptive and angry passengers, and the requirement to identify and locate potentially life-threatening devices and devices intended on creating massive destruction.
- Make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.
To Apply:
Prior to completing an application, please visit https://tsatesting.net/TSOFAQs/BackgroundRequirements.pdf for more information regarding the TSO eligibility standards.