Transportation Security Officer

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Summary

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Summary

Transportation Security Officers are responsible for providing security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Their duties may also extend to securing high-profile events, important figures, and/or anything that includes or impacts our transportation systems.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01162026 to 02192026 Salary 56302 to - 69512 per year See Duties area of this announcement for detailed salary information per duty location Pay scale & grade SV D Location Many vacancies in the following location WRG - Wrangell Airport Wrangell AK Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - A minimum of three 3 weeks of travel in a full-time duty status may be required to complete TSAs New Hire training. New Hire training and travel requirements vary by duty location and may require up to six 6 weeks of full-time duty status travel. This training will occur away from the employees airport of record. Employees will be paid for compensable hours and reimbursed for authorized travel expenses per TSA Travel Policy. While employed with TSA, other occasional travel may be required. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Multiple Schedules Service Excepted Promotion potential F Job family Series 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive NCS Moderate Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness National security Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number 12868550 WRG FT-PT Control number 854728900

Transportation Security Officers are responsible for providing security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner. Their duties may also extend to securing high-profile events, important figures, and/or anything that includes or impacts our transportation systems.

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01162026 to 02192026 Salary 56302 to - 69512 per year See Duties area of this announcement for detailed salary information per duty location Pay scale & grade SV D Location Many vacancies in the following location WRG - Wrangell Airport Wrangell AK Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - A minimum of three 3 weeks of travel in a full-time duty status may be required to complete TSAs New Hire training. New Hire training and travel requirements vary by duty location and may require up to six 6 weeks of full-time duty status travel. This training will occur away from the employees airport of record. Employees will be paid for compensable hours and reimbursed for authorized travel expenses per TSA Travel Policy. While employed with TSA, other occasional travel may be required. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Multiple Schedules Service Excepted Promotion potential F Job family Series 1802 Compliance Inspection And Support Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Noncritical-Sensitive NCS Moderate Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability Fitness National security Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number 12868550 WRG FT-PT Control number 854728900

Duties

• Provide security and protection of travelers across all transportation sectors in a courteous and professional manner.
• Secure high-profile events, important figures, and/or anything that includes or impacts our transportation systems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
• Have reached the minimum age 18 at the time of application.
• Selective Service registration is required.
• Must pass a structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation.
• Must be available to work various shifts and overtime as needed.
• Must be proficient in English (reading, writing, speaking, comprehending).

How you will be evaluated

• You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
• If you meet the minimum qualifications, you may be invited to take the TSO Assessment Battery (TAB) i.e. a computer-based test to evaluate x-ray interpretation aptitude.
• Upon passing the TAB, you will be eligible to be scheduled for additional assessments, including a structured interview, drug screening, and a job-related medical evaluation.
• Passing assessment results will be kept on record for two years and failed assessment results will be kept on record for six months.

Required documents

• Limit your resume to no more than two pages.
• The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
• In addition to a resume limited to two pages and the assessment questions, you must submit copies of any of the following documents if you are applying based on current or former Federal Government Status, Veterans Preference, or eligible Veterans Service:
• DD-214 - If you are claiming Veterans Preference or eligible Veterans Service, provide a copy of your DD-214 Member Copy 4 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty or other appropriate documentation to prove your entitlement and to provide verification of an Honorable Discharge.
• SF-15 and VA Letter - If you are claiming Veterans Preference based upon a Compensable Disability, Widow or Spouse Entitlement, or as a Purple Heart recipient, you must submit your DD-214 or other proof of entitlement, an SF-15, and the required proof of disability (i.e. Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later).
• If you receive a Tentative Offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306 Declaration for Federal Employment and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
• DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

How to Apply

Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including the initial online assessment and submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button.

• Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation.
• While a resume is not required for this position, only resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Applicants with resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM ET on the announcement closing date.
• After submitting an online application, you will be notified that your application was received. This message will be delivered to you via email notification.
• The email may be routed to your Spam or Junk folder.
• If you are found eligible for the position, you will receive an invitation from usastaffingofficeopm.gov to schedule a proctored examination at a testing center near you.
• If you have trouble locating the invitation, check the Spam or Junk folders in your email account or log into your USAJOBS account and click the Track this application button to check for copies of any email communications which may have been blocked or identified as spam by your email services provider.
• Failure to comply with this deadline will result in your application being closed. If closed, you will need to reapply to a future job announcement.

We encourage you to apply online. If you have any questions, please see Agency Contact Information for further assistance.

The vacancy questionnaire includes four short free-response essay questions. This provides an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership or designees. While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question.

You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence AI such as a large language model LLM like ChatGPT or Copilot.

To update your application, including supporting documentation, at any time during the announcement open period, return to your USAJOBS account https://usajobs.gov. There, you will find a record of your application, the application status, and an option to Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement