Job Description
Join the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) as a Security Screener in Raleigh, NC and start your rewarding career in federal service! We're offering a $5,000 sign-on bonus for qualified candidates who commit to 12 months of service. Protect our nation's transportation systems while receiving comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and career advancement opportunities. Work at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in a dynamic environment where your vigilance directly impacts public safety.
Responsibilities
- Screen passengers and carry-on baggage for prohibited items using X-ray machines and manual search techniques
- Conduct thorough pat-down searches and explosive trace detection procedures
- Monitor security checkpoints and respond to alarms or suspicious behavior
- Operate advanced screening technologies and maintain equipment calibration
- Enforce TSA security protocols while maintaining professional customer service
- Document security incidents and prepare detailed reports
- Collaborate with law enforcement during emergency situations
Qualifications
- U.S. citizenship required
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED)
- Ability to pass a background investigation and drug screening
- Valid state driver's license (if operating airport vehicles)
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays
- Basic computer proficiency and data entry skills
- Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs
- Pass TSA's Security Screening Test (SST) and English proficiency assessment