Airport Security Careers
TSA Careers
Where do your interests lay? There are numerous positions in the security field with unique roles and responsibilities, and each one is a vital part of our team. The list below shows some of the opportunities available at airports across the country and in U.S. Territories. The exact number and kinds of positions at an airport will vary depending on the size and particular needs of the location.
- Interested in starting your career behind the scenes as part of our security staff? Click here to search for an opening near you
- Looking to work directly with travelers and being part of our team of Transportation Security Officers? Click here to find an opportunity near you.
- Does your local airport participate in our Screening Partnership Program? Looking to join one of our private screening partners? Click here and find out how.
Typical Airport Security position descriptions
Airport Security Management and Staff
- Federal Security Director
- Assistant Federal Security Director - Regulatory Inspection
- Assistant Federal Security Director - Screening
- Customer Support and Quality Improvement Manager
- Financial Specialist
- Management Analyst
- Secretary
- Stakeholder Liaison
Airport Security Operations
- Scheduling Operations Officer
- Aviation Regulatory Inspector
- Inspector - Dangerous Goods & Cargo
- Transportation Security Manager, Bands H/I
- Supervisory Transportation Security Officer, Band G
- Expert Transportation Security Officer, Band G
- Lead Transportation Security Officer, Band F
- Master Transportation Security Officer, Band F
- Transportation Security Officer (Screener), Bands D/E
Additional Resources
- Learn how to become a member of the TSA team
- TSA Pay Bands and Pay Scales
- Read About Our Career Benefits
- Our approach to Career Progression
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Have additional questions? Call the TSA Recruitment Center: (800) 887-1895 or (800) 887-5506 (TTY).
