DES MOINES – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hosting a hiring event Thursday, April 28 through Friday, April 29 to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at airports throughout Iowa.
The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at Sheraton West Des Moines Hotel, 1800 50th St. West, West Des Moines, IA, 50266. Click here to register.
Anyone interested in applying to work at any of the following airports are invited to attend:
- Des Moines International Airport (DSM)
- Waterloo Regional Airport (ALO)
- Southeast Iowa Regional Airport (BRL)
- The Eastern Iowa Airport (CID)
- Dubuque Regional Airport (DBQ)
- Mason City Municipal Airport (MCW)
- Sioux Gateway Airport (SUX)
Attendees will receive information about 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, 401k coverage and more.
Starting pay at DSM and DBQ is $18.65 per hour with opportunities for pay increases after six months. Starting pay for ALO, BRL, CID, MCW, and SUX is $16.90 per hour with opportunities for pay increases after six months. TSA is offering a sign-on bonus of up to $1,000 to eligible new hires – $500 after onboarding and an additional $500 after one year of service, with service agreement. This initiative applies to TSO new hires that onboard through Sept. 30, 2022.
Candidates are required to have two valid forms of state or federal identification.
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, visit https://jobs.tsa.gov.