Job Description
Join the frontline of national security as a TSA Security Screener in Bakersfield! This critical role ensures passenger safety at Meadows Field Airport while offering competitive benefits and career growth opportunities. As a valued federal employee, you'll receive comprehensive training, retirement plans, and health insurance. Help protect millions of travelers while building a stable future with the TSA.
What We Offer:
- Federal benefits package (health, dental, vision)
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- Retirement plan with agency contributions
- Career advancement pathways
- Free uniforms and equipment
Responsibilities
- Screen passengers and carry-on baggage using X-ray machines and metal detectors
- Conduct pat-down searches and explosive trace detection
- Verify travel documents and boarding passes
- Maintain security checkpoint efficiency while enforcing TSA protocols
- Respond to security incidents and suspicious items
- Collaborate with law enforcement during emergency situations
- Complete daily security reports and documentation
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- High school diploma or GED equivalent
- Pass background check and drug screening
- Ability to stand for extended periods (up to 8 hours)
- Basic computer literacy for document verification systems
- Strong communication skills in English
- Ability to work rotating shifts including nights/weekends
- No felony convictions or serious misdemeanor arrests