TSA to hire more than 6,000 airport security screening officers By Shelby Trahan | February 19, 2021 at 10:34 AM MST - Updated February 19 at 10:34 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Ever thought about working for the Transportation Security Administration? TSA is launching recruitment efforts nationwide to fill over 6,000 Transportation Security Officer (TSO) positions by summer 2021, including positions across Arizona.
“TSOs are a critical first line defense in securing our nation’s commercial air transportation system,” said Melanie Harvey, acting Executive Assistant Administrator for TSA’s Security Operations. “Each day, our officers screen hundreds of thousands of airline travelers ensuring they arrive at their destinations safely. We expect to screen a higher number of travelers regularly by the summer months and will need additional officers to support our critical mission.”