MINNEAPOLIS – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Wednesday, Jan. 12 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP).
The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the TSA Offices Lobby, 2001 Killebrew Dr., Bloomington, MN 55425.
Attendees will receive information about full- and part-time TSO positions and have the opportunity to complete multiple steps of the hiring process. The event includes a presentation about the TSO role, application assistance, and scheduling of computer-based testing for job seekers. Participants will be able to complete all or part of these processes, which will significantly reduce the time required to get on board with TSA.
As part of the presentation sessions during the event, TSA will provide an overview of working for the federal government and discuss benefits, which include paid leave, health care plans for full- and part-time employees, 401k coverage and more.
Starting pay at MSP is $21.91 per hour with opportunities for pay increases after six months. TSA is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $2,000 to eligible new hires – $1,000 after onboarding and an additional $1,000 after one year of service, with service agreement. This initiative applies to TSO new hires that onboard through June 4, 2022.
Candidates are required to have two valid forms of state or federal identification, and masks are 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 TSO position and to learn more about TSA careers, visit https://jobs.tsa.gov.
Two other events are scheduled for prospective job candidates to learn more about this position:
- Feb. 3, 12 p.m.-4 p.m.: Minneapolis Airport Job Fair, MSP Silver Ramp Rental Auto Ground Floor Lobby, 4300 Glumack Drive, St. Paul, MN 55111
- Feb. 8-9, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.: Minneapolis TSO Recruiting Event, Hyatt Regency Bloomington, 3200 East 81st St., Bloomington, MN, 55425. Learn more.