Transportation Security Officer Belgrade, Montana

Salary Information: The salary range for Belgrade MT (BZN - Bozeman Yellowstone International) is $53021 to $65371 or $25.41 to $31.32 per hour and includes locality pay of 17.06% and a retention incentive of 15% of adjusted pay that is unique to this duty location. The continuation of the incentive portion of this hourly rate is contingent upon annual approval and funding.

Sign-on Bonus: The Transportation Security Administration is currently offering a sign-on bonus of up to $10000 for this duty location; paid out in two installments during the first 12 months of service. The amount of the airports sign-on bonus is subject to change or elimination based on operational needs however any applicable sign-on bonus amount will be communicated and agreed upon during the final job offer process.

This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) within Security Operations (SO) you will provide security and protection of air travelers airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage cargo and on passengers and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.


• Performing searches and screening which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g. pat-downs search of property etc.) conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags bins and property weighing up to 50lbs.


• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.


• Interacting with the public giving directions and responding to inquiries.


• Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms machinery and people crowd distractions time pressure and disruptive and angry passengers in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.


• Engaging 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. This may include application of risk-based security screening protocols that vary based on program requirements.


• Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior and is open to change and adapts to new information or unexpected obstacles.

Realistic Job Preview: The Realistic Job Preview gives you an honest objective and vivid portrait of what it means to work as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) and provides employee testimonies about both the good and the challenging aspects of being a TSO. To view the video please click here.

If a sufficient number of applications are received the announcement may close before the published closing date.
NOTE: Employees occupying frontline positions i.e. individuals occupying positions that involve contact with the traveling public on a regular and recurring basis may be required to wear TSA approved and issued personal protective equipment (PPE). PPE includes TSA issued surgical masks face shields and nitrile gloves. At TSA the health and safety of our employees is a top priority.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

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DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package including: health dental vision life and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan similar to a 401(k); 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. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information go to the DHS Careers website and select Benefits. Disabled 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 for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

Position sensitivity and risk

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

• Credentialing
• Suitability/Fitness
• National security