Transportation Security Officer
- Location
- Duluth, Minnesota, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Category
- Security Services
- Industry
- Security Services
- Salary
- $40,736 – $56,844 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 16 Dec 2026
About the role
This transportation security officer screens passengers, baggage, and cargo at Duluth International Airport in Duluth, Minnesota, helping keep air travel safe. The officer operates screening equipment and technology to detect dangerous objects, conducts searches and screening, controls terminal entry and exit, gives directions, and answers travellers' questions. Multiple schedules are offered. Applicants need U.S. citizenship or nationality, must be at least 18, and must pass a structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation. The announcement states that at this time this airport is only seeking qualified female candidates to meet mission-related staffing needs. This permanent post has many vacancies and closes on 16 December 2026, though it may close earlier if enough applications arrive.
Responsibilities
Operate screening equipment and technology to detect dangerous objects; conduct searches and screening of passengers, baggage, and cargo; control terminal entry and exit; give directions and answer travellers' questions.
Requirements
U.S. citizenship or nationality; at least 18 years old; pass a structured interview, drug screening, medical evaluation, and background investigation.
How to apply
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- You are taken to U.S. Department of Homeland Security — Transportation Security Administration’s own application page to send your application.
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