RALEIGH, N.C.— The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring officers to work at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) and looking forward to meeting potential candidates in March. Individuals who are interested in learning what it is like to be a TSA officer can get their questions answered and receive hands-on application assistance by visiting the Durham NCWorks Career Center on March 15.
Anyone unable to participate in this hiring event may learn more about TSA careers at https://jobs.tsa.gov/ and apply online at USAJobs.gov. TSA is looking to bring on additional men and women at RDU in preparation for the busy spring and summer travel seasons.
RDU has openings for both full- and part-time positions with a starting salary of $38,360 annually for individuals hired before July 2023. That annual salary is scheduled to increase starting in July 2023 to $39,272. Once a TSA officer has completed one year of service beyond July 1, 2023, their annual salary jumps to $48,648 and two years after their hire date it grows again to $59,505, representing the potential for pay increases totaling over $20,000 within just a two-year span.
The application assistance event details are as follows:
NC Works Career Center – Durham
1105 S. Briggs Ave.
Durham, NC 27703
Wednesday, March 15
9:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
“Working for TSA is a rewarding federal career that offers annual opportunities to see healthy salary increases as well as health care and retirement benefits,” said Jennifer Gordon, TSA’s Federal Security Director for Raleigh Durham International Airport, “Opportunities for professional growth are endless, and new hires will be performing a vital role in safeguarding the traveling public to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.”
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.
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.
Benefits of working at TSA for both part- and full-time employees include paid training, paid annual and sick leave, contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan, contributions to retirement funds, strong health care plans, and the satisfaction of knowing they are contributing to our national security. 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.