ALBANY, N.Y. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is conducting a multi-step hiring event on Tuesday, Feb. 18, for individuals who are interested in becoming TSA officers to work at Albany International Airport. Interested individuals will be able to start the application process during this event, which includes computer-based testing, and an opportunity to be interviewed.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Crown Plaza Desmond Hotel, located at 660 Albany Shaker Road, which is along the same road as the airport.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.
TSA is hiring full- and part-time positions with a starting salary of $22.57 per hour. TSA offers new employees opportunities for pay increases and within two years officers could be earning $31.21 an hour. TSA is hiring women and men for these openings.
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 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 strong health care plans. TSA is committed to a diverse 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.