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Registered Client Service Associate-San Diego, CA

Company: Raymond James Financial, Inc.

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Monitors available cash awaiting investment, including running weekly cash and cash equivalent reports and contacting clients with investment opportunities to…

Electrical Project Manager (High-End Resi & Light Commercial)

Company: Regent5

Location: San Carlos, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Understanding of NEC, resi and commercial electrical construction and project designs. Our expertise lies in the design, installation, and maintenance of…

Management Analyst - Engineering

Company: City of South Gate

Location: South Gate, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Research, analyze data, and prepare recommendations in written or oral form to the City Council, City Manager, Department Director, or other staff; Drafts,…

Brand Ambassador

Company: ADA Business Solutions

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Represent nonprofit organizations at scheduled community and retail events. Comfortable working both indoors and outdoors. Must be 18 years or older.

Information Security Analyst - Journeyman

Company: SMX

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

The ideal candidate will apply their technical expertise to support cyber integration efforts, ensuring alignment between legacy systems and state-of-the-art…

Clinical IT Project Mgr-Assoc

Company: UT Health Science Center at San Antonio

Location: San Antonio, TX

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Bachelor’s Degree in a scientific, technical, healthcare informatics, or mathematics field or four (4) years of comparable healthcare experience may be…

Senior Hardware Dev Engineer, AWS Generative AI & ML Servers

Company: Amazon Web Services, Inc.

Location: Cupertino, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

As a member of the Accelerated Server Hardware Engineering team you will own and lead the design, development and root cause of a new segment of accelerated…

Security Officer - Varied - La Jolla

Company: Scripps Health

Location: La Jolla, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Respond to calls for service and document in the security activity and incident reporting system. Additional technical duties as required in support of hospital…

Psychiatric Nurse

Company: County of San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Valid California Class C driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment, or the ability to…

Psychiatric Nurse-25452507

Company: County of San Diego

Location: San Diego, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Valid California Class C driver's license, which must be maintained throughout employment in this class, is required at time of appointment, or the ability to…

Sales & Reservations Manager

Company: American Transportation

Location: Long Beach, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Develop and implement strategies to enhance the overall guest experience. Familiarity with general reservations etiquette. Customer service: 5 years (Required).

Brand Events Manager

Company: San Jose Sharks

Location: San Jose, CA

Posted Jul 02, 2025

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Event Management, Communications, Sports Management, or related field; or equivalent relevant professional experience.

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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