SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is conducting a two-day hiring event on Friday, Dec. 9, and Saturday, Dec. 10, for individuals who are interested in becoming TSA officers to work at Syracuse Hancock International Airport. Individuals will be able to start the application process during this two-day event, which includes computer based testing.
The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. both days at the Embassy Suites hotel, located at 6646 Collamer Road in Syracuse. Free parking is available. Several TSA officials and officers will be on site to guide individuals through the application process, conduct interviews, and answer questions about what the job entails.
There are currently openings for both full- and part-time positions with a starting salary of $18.59 per hour to include a 10 percent retention incentive. TSA is recruiting both women and men for these openings. TSA offers new employees opportunities for pay increases after six months and is currently offering a $1,000 hiring bonus. New hires will receive $500 upon starting and another $500 at their one-year anniversary.
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 will be paid while undergoing training.
Benefits of working at TSA for both part- and full-time employees include paid training, annual and sick leave and choices among several 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 this summer and needs additional officers to support its security mission.
“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 the airports in 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.