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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…

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.

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.

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.

SECURITY GUARD

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,…

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…

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…

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.

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…

HVAC Technician

Company: The Richmond Group USA

Location: New York, NY

Posted Aug 13, 2025

If you have any type of technical training and/or mechanical ability *AND English is not your native language*, we want to hear from you. This is your…

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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