Transportation Security Officer (TSO)

Leidos is seeking full-time and part-time Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) to perform passenger and checked-baggage security screening at Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC).

As a TSO, you will help protect the traveling public by identifying prohibited and dangerous items and screening passengers and their property in accordance with TSA Standard Operating Procedures.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Screen passengers, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage for prohibited items and potential threats using TSA-approved procedures and technology.
• Conduct pat-down searches, hand-wand screening, and physical bag searches, and collect explosives trace samples, in accordance with TSA Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Resolve alarms, including on-screen alarm resolution (OSARP) of checked-baggage images and physical searches in the Checked Baggage Resolution Area.
• Monitor the checkpoint exit lane when assigned, to prevent unauthorized entry into the sterile area.
• Communicate clearly and calmly with travelers, provide directions, answer questions, de-escalate situations, and assist travelers with disabilities or medical conditions as TSA procedures require.
• Rotate among screening positions and work as part of a team to maintain security effectiveness and passenger throughput.
• Complete required TSA classroom training, on-the-job training (OJT), certification exams, and recurrent training.
• Document and report incidents, security concerns, and unusual activity; safeguard Sensitive Security Information (SSI); and comply with TSA Management Directives and security procedures.
• Wear the TSA-approved uniform and badge and maintain a professional appearance at all times.

Location: Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester International Airport (ROC) – Rochester, NY

Work Schedule:

• Full-time: 40 hours per week.
• Part-time: flexible hours, up to 30 hours per week (not to exceed 1,560 hours per year, including training and leave).

Basic Qualifications:

• U.S. citizen or U.S. national; must be able to obtain and maintain a TSA Public Trust determination.
• At least 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET/TASC); OR at least one year of full-time work experience in security work, aviation screener work, or X-ray technician work.
• Proficiency in English (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
• Pass the TSA computer-based assessment (TSO Assessment Battery).
• Pass and maintain required medical evaluations, including vision, hearing, and joint mobility.
• Pass pre-employment drug screening and remain compliant with the drug and alcohol testing program throughout employment.
• Successfully complete TSA pre-hire vetting, including background, criminal history, and financial checks.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a TSA-certified TSO or contract screener, including current or former ROC screening personnel.
• Current TSA certification in passenger checkpoint and/or checked-baggage screening (dual-function certification).
• Experience with X-ray, CT, explosives trace detection, advanced imaging, or similar screening technology.
• Customer-service experience in a high-volume, public-facing environment.
• Prior security, law enforcement, military, or aviation experience.
• Ability to communicate in a second language.

What We Offer:

• Paid classroom and on-the-job training - no prior screening experience necessary.
• Career growth: opportunities to advance to Lead TSO and Supervisory TSO positions.

Pay Range: $45,500.00 - $82,250.00