Job Description
Join the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as a Security Screener in Laredo, TX and start your career in public safety! No prior experience is required – we provide comprehensive training to help you succeed. As a key member of our security team, you'll protect transportation systems by screening passengers and baggage to ensure compliance with security regulations. Enjoy competitive pay, federal benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community.
What We Offer:
- Comprehensive paid training program
- Competitive federal salary and benefits packageCareer advancement opportunities
- Flexible shift options
- Pension and retirement plans
Responsibilities
- Screen passengers and carry-on baggage using X-ray machines and metal detectors
- Conduct pat-down searches and explosive trace detection procedures
- Monitor security checkpoints and detect suspicious items or behavior
- Operate advanced security technology and equipment
- Enforce TSA security protocols and regulations
- Provide excellent customer service to travelers
- Document security incidents and maintain accurate records
- Collaborate with law enforcement and airport personnel
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship or national status
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening
- Fluent English communication skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds
- Willingness to work rotating shifts including nights, weekends, and holidays
- No prior felony convictions
- Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance