{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"57391fe230cf0baed7bd300f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/57391fe230cf0baed7bd300f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/57391fe230cf0baed7bd300f","title":"Security Support Assistant (SSA)","description":"Explore Career Opportunities as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) with TSA\nTSA is hiring Transportation Security Officers across the United States. TSOs are the face of the agency, the people on the front lines who play an important role at TSA. TSOs are responsible for screening travelers and property while keeping the experience courteous and professional. TSA offers paid training to prepare you for success, regardless of your experience level.\nPosition Details Openings: Nationwide\nPay: $40,332 - $91,767\nSchedule: Shift work set by the airport (may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, extended shifts, and split shifts)\nRemote/Telework: Not available\nRelocation: Not provided\nDrug Test: Yes (including random testing after hire)\nPerks and Benefits Paid Time Off : Annual leave + sick leave, plus paid federal holidays\nHealth Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision (plus life insurance options)\nRetirement : Federal retirement plan + TSP (401k-style) with up to 5% match\nExtra Pay : Overtime and premium pay for nights, Sundays, and holidays (varies by shift/location)\nCareer Growth : Paid training and opportunities to move up or transfer to other airports\nRole Overview As a TSO, you’ll screen passengers and property, operate screening technology, and make real-time decisions to spot and stop prohibited or dangerous items.\nWhat You’ll Do Operate screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo, and on passengers\nConduct screening and searches, which may include pat-downs and bag/property searches\nLift/carry bins, bags, and property up to 50 lbs\nControl terminal entry/exit points\nGive directions and respond to traveler questions\nStay focused in a high-noise, high-pressure environment (alarms, crowds, time pressure, and sometimes disruptive or angry passengers)\nFollow TSA procedures and adapt to new protocols as they change\nMinimum Qualifications (Meet One) Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET/TASC)\nOR\n\nExperience: 1 year full-time experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician\n\nPaid, unpaid, and volunteer experience may be credited. Part-time experience is credited proportionally.\nRequirements to Be Hired U.S. Citizen or U.S. National\nAt least 18 years old at the time of application\nMust pass the TSA CBT exam\nYou may need to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for long periods of time.\n\nHiring Process (What to Expect) If you meet minimum qualifications, all candidates are required to take the TSA computer-based test (TAB CBT) . It’s a timed exam testing your attention to detail, X-ray/object recognition, and reading comprehension. Passing drastically increases your chances to be hired.\nDisclaimer This is not a job offer from the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). This post promotes a third-party resource that helps applicants prepare for TSA job applications. TSA does not charge to apply. Applicants must pass required assessments and successfully complete the multi-step hiring process.\nHow Our Program Helps (Optional section for your offer) For a one-time access fee, you get tools and resources to prepare for TSA’s process, including the CBT/TAB-style assessment and what comes next:\nStep-by-step guide to the TSA hiring process\nPractice-style prep for the computer-based assessment\nInterview prep guidance\nSupport via email/chat","company":"TSA","rawCompany":"tsa","city":"Mapleton","state":"UT","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-03T03:33:19.035Z","occupations":[{"code":"33-9093.00","title":"Transportation Security Screeners","slug":"transportation-security-screeners"},{"code":"33-9032.00","title":"Security Guards","slug":"security-guards"},{"code":"33-3051.04","title":"Customs and Border Protection Officers","slug":"customs-and-border-protection-officers"}],"industries":[{"code":"488190","title":"Other Support Activities for Air Transportation","slug":"other-support-activities-for-air-transportation"},{"code":"488119","title":"Other Airport Operations","slug":"other-airport-operations"},{"code":"481111","title":"Scheduled Passenger Air Transportation","slug":"scheduled-passenger-air-transportation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Security Support Assistant (SSA)","description":"Explore Career Opportunities as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) with TSA\nTSA is hiring Transportation Security Officers across the United States. 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TSA offers paid training to prepare you for success, regardless of your experience level.\nPosition Details Openings: Nationwide\nPay: $40,332 - $91,767\nSchedule: Shift work set by the airport (may include nights, weekends, holidays, overtime, extended shifts, and split shifts)\nRemote/Telework: Not available\nRelocation: Not provided\nDrug Test: Yes (including random testing after hire)\nPerks and Benefits Paid Time Off : Annual leave + sick leave, plus paid federal holidays\nHealth Coverage : Medical, dental, and vision (plus life insurance options)\nRetirement : Federal retirement plan + TSP (401k-style) with up to 5% match\nExtra Pay : Overtime and premium pay for nights, Sundays, and holidays (varies by shift/location)\nCareer Growth : Paid training and opportunities to move up or transfer to other airports\nRole Overview As a TSO, you’ll screen passengers and property, operate screening technology, and make real-time decisions to spot and stop prohibited or dangerous items.\nWhat You’ll Do Operate screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo, and on passengers\nConduct screening and searches, which may include pat-downs and bag/property searches\nLift/carry bins, bags, and property up to 50 lbs\nControl terminal entry/exit points\nGive directions and respond to traveler questions\nStay focused in a high-noise, high-pressure environment (alarms, crowds, time pressure, and sometimes disruptive or angry passengers)\nFollow TSA procedures and adapt to new protocols as they change\nMinimum Qualifications (Meet One) Education: High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET/TASC)\nOR\n\nExperience: 1 year full-time experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician\n\nPaid, unpaid, and volunteer experience may be credited. 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