RENO, Nevada - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting two hiring events this week for individuals who are interested in applying to work as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Reno-Tahoe International Airport (RNO).
Starting pay for TSOs at RNO is $18.59 per hour. As an incentive, TSA will pay newly-hired TSOs $1,000 upon starting with the agency and $1,000 after one year of service with TSA. Applicants must be 18 years or older and a U.S. citizen or national.
The sessions will be held Friday, Jan. 28 and Saturday, Jan. 29 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Courtyard by Marriott Reno, 6855 S. Virginia Street in Reno. On-site parking is complimentary and face masks must be worn. TSA is looking to fill 40 positions.
“Like employers across the country and locally, TSA is hiring. We have immediate openings and we are looking to add to our established team of security professionals at RNO,” said TSA Federal Security Director for Nevada Karen Burke. “Attending a hiring event is the best way to complete the application process and move swiftly through the interview process. The guidance provided is invaluable and greatly increases an applicant’s chance of a swift hire and the beginning - or continuation - of the applicant’s federal career.”
At the recruitment session, interested candidates will attend an information session to learn more about applying to become a TSO, take a computer-based test to evaluate aptitude and English language proficiency and participate in a structured interview session. Applicants will also need to complete a medical evaluation, federal drug screening and pre-hire background investigation soon after the event.
TSOs at RNO are federal employees. Benefits include paid training, annual and sick leave, health care plans for full- and part-time employees and a generous 401k retirement plan. TSOs are also eligible for up to $5,000 per year in college tuition reimbursement. TSA does not prorate benefits for part-time workers, and veteran’s preference is not required to join the agency.
After six months, TSOs are eligible for pay increases and those who work early mornings, evenings and Sundays receive a shift differential. Overtime opportunities, which are paid at time and a half, are frequently available.
The session and preliminary hiring process components can take between three and five hours, so TSA recommends arriving early in the day. Candidates should bring two valid forms of state or federal identification.
TSA is looking for 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 jobs.tsa.gov/TSO. Details of the hiring event are also listed on indeed.com. Search for “TSA” and “Reno, Nev.” for details.