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Transportation Director

Company: Aramark

Location: Houston, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Phlebotomist Float

Company: Labcorp

Location: Cypress, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Security Officer

Company:

Location: El Paso, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Entry Level Sales Representative

Company:

Location: Austin, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

Enterprise Account Executive - Position Located in Dallas–Fort Worth

Company: Red Canary

Location: Dallas-Fort Worth, TX

Posted Feb 03, 2025

The job posting is for an experienced Enterprise Account Executive with a passion for technology. The role involves prospecting into large companies, negotiating terms, managing customer expectations, and driving sales bookings. The ideal candidate should have a track record of exceeding sales targets, strong communication skills, and experience selling sophisticated solutions to senior executives. The base salary is $137,500 - $160,000 per year with a total estimated on-target earnings of $275,000 - $320,000. The candidate must be located within the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex and the application deadline is January 24, 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are typical salary ranges by seniority for Transportation Security Officers?
Entry‑level TSOs earn $30,000–$38,000 annually; mid‑level TSOs with 5–10 years experience earn $38,000–$50,000; senior TSOs and supervisory roles earn $50,000–$65,000; lead or TSA supervisory positions can exceed $70,000 depending on location and overtime.
Which skills and certifications are required for a Transportation Security Officer?
TSOs must pass TSA background checks, complete the TSA Transportation Security Officer training, obtain a TSA Security Clearance, and be proficient in PAT scanner operation, explosive‑trace detection, and passenger ID verification. Rail and maritime TSOs may also need IBRE or Maritime Security Program certifications.
Is remote work possible for Transportation Security Officers?
TSO roles are inherently on‑site, but some agencies offer hybrid shifts that allow remote administrative reporting, incident analysis, or training management. Day‑to‑day security screening duties cannot be performed remotely.
What career progression paths exist for Transportation Security Officers?
TSOs can advance to Senior TSO, Team Lead, TSA Security Supervisor, or TSA Threat Management Officer. With experience, they may transition into security consulting, program management, or federal policy analysis roles within the TSA or Department of Homeland Security.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Transportation Security Officers?
The industry is moving toward AI‑powered screening, drone‑based perimeter monitoring, and biometric boarding systems. TSA’s "Smart Gate" initiative and the increasing use of TSA‑approved contactless ID verification are reshaping TSO workflows. Automation of routine checks is increasing, pushing TSOs to focus on high‑risk threat detection and incident response.

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