PHILADELPHIA – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is looking to fill several full-time positions at Philadelphia International Airport with a starting salary of $17.94 per hour with opportunities for pay increases after six months. The salary range for full-time employees is between $37,444 and $53,490 annually.
As an incentive, TSA will pay newly-hired officers $500 upon starting with the agency and an additional $500 after one year of service with TSA. To qualify for the recruitment incentive, the employee must start with TSA between now and September 30.
Applications for these openings in Philadelphia must be in by June 30, which can be submitted online via www.usajobs.com at https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/604867700.
Based on anticipated seasonal travel trends in the months ahead and the progress of COVID-19 vaccinations for the general public, TSA has launched national efforts to recruit new employees in support of screening operations at Philadelphia in addition to many of the agency’s airports nationwide.
Benefits of working at TSA include paid training, annual and sick leave, health care plans for full- and part-time employees and a generous retirement plan. TSA is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and encourages individuals of all backgrounds and genders to apply. No previous experience in security, law enforcement or military service is required.
TSA seeks those who want to take the initial step into a rewarding federal career and support TSA’s critical mission of protecting our nation’s transportation systems. For more information on the duties, of a TSO and to learn a little more about TSA’s mission, a video titled “Day in the Life of a TSO” is available. To view open positions for TSOs around the country, visit TSA.gov/TSO.