Transportation Security Officer
- Location
- Iron Mountain, Michigan, United States
- Work arrangement
- On-site
- Employment type
- Part-time
- Category
- Security Services
- Industry
- Security Services
- Salary
- $46,105 – $56,844 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Apply by
- 16 Dec 2026
About the role
This part-time transportation security officer screens passengers, baggage, and cargo at Ford Airport in Iron Mountain, Michigan, 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. The announcement notes a sign-on bonus of up to $2,000. 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, with the physical ability to lift around 50 pounds, walk up to three miles, and stand for up to four hours. This permanent part-time 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; physical ability to lift around 50 pounds, walk up to three miles, and stand for up to four hours.
Benefits
Sign-on bonus of up to $2,000, as noted in the announcement.
How to apply
- Select Apply now.
- 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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