RICHMOND – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be staffing a recruitment table in Mechanicsville, Va., to provide detailed information about the hiring process for security officers to work at Richmond International Airport.
The recruitment table will be staffed from 10:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 21, at the Mechanicsville Public Library, 7461 Sherwood Crossing Place, Mechanicsville, Va. 23111. The recruitment table offers individuals the opportunity to learn more about what it is like to work as a TSA officer.
There are currently openings for both full- and part-time positions with a starting salary of $17.55 per hour. TSA offers new employees opportunities for pay increases after six months. TSA is currently offering a $1,000 hiring bonus to individuals who become TSA officers at Richmond. New hires will receive $500 upon starting and another $500 at their one-year anniversary.
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 this summer and needs additional officers to support its security mission.
Applicants do not need previous experience working in security or law enforcement fields. New hires will receive extensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and they are paid while undergoing training.
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.
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.