Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

Aviation Security Management • Punta Gorda, FL

2d • $20 - $24

About The Position

Aviation Security Management (ASM) is hiring Transportation Security Officers to provide security and protection for air travelers, airports, and aircraft. ASM operates under contract to the Transportation Security Administration at privatized airports nationwide as part of the TSA Screening Partnership Program. Officers screen passengers, baggage, and cargo to identify and prevent dangerous objects from being transported onto aircraft. ASM provides all training and training costs. The listed starting pay is $19.50 per hour, increasing to $23.75 per hour after one year. ASM guarantees a minimum of 40 hours per week for full-time employees and 30 hours per week for part-time employees, 52 weeks per year.

Requirements

• Be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Be at least 18 years of age.
• Be proficient in English.
• Have a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Pass a computerized assessment confirming English proficiency and potential ability to interpret X-rays.
• Pass a medical evaluation that includes vision, hearing, and joint mobility tests.
• Pass ASM and TSA background and financial records checks.
• Pass pre-employment and random post-employment drug tests.
• Be available to work any day of the week and any shift.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of full-time work experience in the security or intelligence industry or as an X-ray technician.

Responsibilities

• Screen passengers, baggage, and cargo.
• Identify and prevent dangerous objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Help provide security and protection for air travelers, airports, and aircraft.

Benefits

• 100% company-paid individual health care
• Paid training
• Paid holidays
• Personal time off
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance
• AD&D insurance
• 401(k) plan with automatic 3% employer contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED