Transportation Security Officers Jobs in New York City, NY

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Travel RN - Labor and Delivery - Niagara Falls, New York - $2232/week

Company: Vetted Health

Location: Niagara Falls, New York

Posted Aug 13, 2025

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Mason

Company: Metropolitan Transportation Authority

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Employees driving company vehicles must complete defensive driver training once every three years for current MNR drivers; or within 180 days of hire or…

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Senior Data Scientist

Company: PayPal

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Your role involves driving best practices in data science, ensuring data quality, and mentoring junior scientists. Drive best practices in data science.

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Hospitality Security Officer (Nightclub, Lounge, Hotel, Retail)

Company: AG Security Group Inc

Location: Middle Village, NY

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Weekend Availability: Candidates must be available to work both Friday and Saturday nights, as these are our highest-demand shifts in hospitality environment.

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Experienced - Roll Off Driver- Brooklyn NY

Company: Waste Connections

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Posted Aug 12, 2025

Adhere to all local, state, and federal transportation regulations. Valid Class B CDL with air brakes endorsement (minimum).

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DevOps Engineer (3 days onsite), Local to NYC, NY

Company: Integrity Consulting

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Experience in working with CICD tools like Jenkins, GitHub, GitHub Actions, Articatory, SonarQube, Fortify, Blackduck, Xray, and AWS tools.

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Company: Inwood Academy for Leadership Charter School

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 13, 2025

Monitor school grounds and school entrances to ensure only authorized personnel and authorized visitors access the school; if assigned to the main entrance,…

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Travel Ultrasound Tech - Niagara Falls, New York - $2528/week

Company: Vetted Health

Location: Niagara Falls, New York

Posted Aug 13, 2025

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Advanced Sales Engineer

Company: General Dynamics Mission Systems, Inc

Location: National City, CA

Posted Aug 13, 2025

This will entail researching and analyzing data, such as customer design proposals, specifications and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application…

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Global Security - Security Officer Shift Manager

Company: JPMorganChase

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 13, 2025

You will have the opportunity to utilize your skills in critical infrastructure security operations, technical security, alarm management, and mobile…

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Graphic Designer

Company: Diamond Foundry

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 13, 2025

3+ years of design experience with a strong portfolio showcasing cross-channel campaigns (digital, social, retail) and a focus on email design.

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Electrician

Company: ADMIN FOR CHILDREN'S SVCS

Location: Brooklyn, NY

Posted Aug 13, 2025

At least three years of full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician and sufficient full-time satisfactory experience as an electrician's helper or…

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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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