TSA officers will provide information on what it is like to work as a TSA officer and how to apply for an opening at an informational recruitment table at Elmira Corning Regional Airport on June 21 and 22. (TSA photo)
ELMIRA, N.Y. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring officers to work at Elmira Corning Regional Airport and will have current TSA officers staffing an informational recruitment table near the security checkpoint later this month to provide information about what it is like to work as a TSA officer and to explain the hiring process.
TSA is currently offering a $1,000 hiring bonus to individuals who become TSA officers at Elmira Corning Regional Airport. The new hires will receive $500 upon starting and another $500 at their one-year anniversary. Starting pay at the airport is $16.90 per hour. TSA offers new employees opportunities for pay increases after six months.
The informational table will be staffed for job seekers who are interested in finding out more about the career of a TSA officer and to review the hiring process on June 21 and 22, from 10 a.m. until noon.
Benefits of working at TSA for both part- and full-time employees include paid training, annual and sick leave and strong health care plans. TSA is committed to a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including military veterans and persons with disabilities.
TSA officers screen thousands of airline travelers daily, ensuring they arrive at their destinations safely. TSA expects to screen a greater volume of travelers regularly by summer and needs additional officers to support its security mission.
Applicants do not need previous experience working in the security or law enforcement fields. New hires will receive extensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and will be paid while undergoing training.
“The TSA was created after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and by joining the TSA, individuals will be on the front line of protecting the travelling public and will also be part of our national security enterprise,” said Bart R. Johnson, TSA’s Federal Security Director for Upstate New York. “This is a career that is very rewarding. Opportunities for professional growth are endless, and you will be performing a vital role in the protection of our country.”
For more information on the duties of a TSA officer 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 TSA officers around the country, visit https://jobs.tsa.gov/transport-security-officer.