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Staff Psychology

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 28, 2024

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which reimburses student loan payments. To be eligible, you must meet specific requirements and submit your application within four months of appointment.

Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (ICMHR-RANGE) - EDRP Approved

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 28, 2024

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which reimburses student loan payments up to $200,000 over one to five years.

Physician- Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Interdisciplinary Program- BHIP)

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 28, 2024

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which reimburses student loan payments. To be eligible, you must meet specific requirements and submit your application within four months of appointment.

Staff Psychologist (ICMHR-RANGE) - EDRP, Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 28, 2024

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which reimburses student loan payments up to $200,000 over one to five years.

U.S. Probation Officer

Company: Judicial Branch - U.S. Courts

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 28, 2024

Probation officers serve in a judiciary law enforcement position, promoting community safety and assisting in the administration of justice.

Interdisciplinary General Engineer/Physical Scientist

Company: Department of Energy - Department of Energy - Agency Wide

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 28, 2024

The text is a public notice for filling certain STEM positions under the OPM GovernmentWide Direct Hire Authority. It explains the recruitment procedure and the locations where applications will be accepted.

General Engineer

Company: Department of Energy - Department of Energy - Agency Wide

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 28, 2024

The text is a public notice for filling certain STEM positions under the OPM GovernmentWide Direct Hire Authority. It explains the recruitment procedure and the locations where applications will be accepted.

Interdisciplinary

Company: Department of the Army - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 28, 2024

The text describes a job posting for a Direct Hire Authority position in the USACE Charleston Regulatory Division.

Construction Control Inspector (Open to both U.S. Citizens and Federal Employees)

Company: Department of Transportation - Federal Highway Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 28, 2024

The Western Federal Lands Highway Division has Construction Control Inspector positions available in their Regional Project Offices. Projects occur primarily on Federal Lands managed by other Federal agencies.

Acquisitions Specialist

Company: Department of Energy - Department of Energy - Agency Wide

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 28, 2024

The text is a public notice for the use of the Direct Hire Authority in accordance with 5 USC 3327 and 3330 and 5 CFR 330. It announces the availability of positions to be filled under the OPM GovernmentWide Direct Hire Authority for STEM Positions.

Contract Administrator

Company: Department of Defense - Defense Contract Management Agency

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 28, 2024

This is an open continuous job announcement for various positions at different locations. Initial application packages will be reviewed for eligibility and qualifications.

Licensed Professional Mental Health Counselor (BHIP) - EDRP Approved

Company: Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Health Administration

Location: Multiple Locations

Posted Sep 28, 2024

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program, which reimburses student loan payments. To be eligible, you must meet specific requirements and submit your application within four months of appointment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the typical salary ranges for Transportation Security Officers at different seniority levels?
Entry‑level officers earn between $35,000 and $45,000 annually, depending on airport size and state bonuses. Mid‑level officers, such as those with 2–5 years of experience or who manage ETD teams, typically receive $45,000 to $60,000. Senior officers—often 5+ years, supervising patrol shifts or coordinating with federal agencies—can earn $60,000 to $80,000 or more, especially at major hubs like JFK or LAX.
What skills and certifications are required to become a Transportation Security Officer?
Candidates must complete the TSA Security Officer training program and obtain the TSA Security Officer certification (TSA‑112). Additional certifications that boost employability include Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) certification, Advanced Threat Analysis (ATA) credentials, and first‑aid/CPR. Core skills include threat‑detection proficiency, knowledge of hazardous materials regulations, biometric screening, strong communication, and the ability to operate X‑ray and CT scanners.
Is remote work available for Transportation Security Officer positions?
While most Transportation Security Officer roles require on‑site presence at airports, rail terminals, or maritime facilities, certain positions such as Threat Intelligence Analysts, Training Coordinators, and compliance audit specialists can work remotely. These roles typically use secure VPNs to access TSA databases, conduct virtual training sessions, and analyze threat feeds.
What career progression paths exist for Transportation Security Officers?
A typical path starts as a Ground Screening Officer, advances to Senior Officer overseeing shifts, then to Patrol Officer or Threat Analyst roles. From there, officers may move into supervisory positions—Security Manager or TSA Officer—managing multiple terminals. Long‑term careers can lead to managerial roles within TSA’s National Security Division, corporate security leadership at airlines, or consulting positions with private security firms.
What industry trends are shaping the future of Transportation Security Officers?
Key trends include the integration of AI‑driven threat detection that analyzes passenger behavior patterns in real time, the deployment of drone surveillance for perimeter security, and the adoption of contactless biometric boarding to reduce queue times. TSA’s new regulations on high‑speed rail security and the push for unified data platforms across transportation modes are also creating new specialty roles for officers skilled in data analytics and cross‑agency coordination.

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