SOUTH BURLINGTON, Vt. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is holding a recruiting event Monday, March 20 from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The event is designed to assist individuals interested in applying for a job as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) at Burlington International Airport (BTV).
Starting pay at BTV today is currently $17.92 per hour; after two years on the job, pay increases to $27.79 per hour. TSA is also offering a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for BTV, $2,500 after onboarding and an additional $2,500 after one year of service.
Attendees will receive information about full- and part-time TSO positions and have the opportunity to complete multiple steps of the hiring process. The event includes an information session about the TSO role, application assistance, and scheduling of the computer based test.
As part of the information session, TSA will provide an overview of working for the federal government and discuss benefits, which include paid leave, health care plans for full- and part-time employees, 401k coverage and more.
The event takes place at the Fletcher Free Library, 235 College St. in Burlington.
A video titled “Day in the Life of a TSO” highlights TSA officers duties and TSA’s mission.
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 on the TSO position and to learn more about TSA careers, visit jobs.tsa.gov/TSO.