SFO Incumbent Transportation Security Officer with Behavior Detection

What You Will Do

• Identify behaviors and activities that deviate from established environmental or individual baselines.
• Serve as a visible and proactive security layer within airport operations, assessing behavioral anomalies, and supporting TSA's risk-based security strategy through observation, engagement, and analysis.
• Maintain certification requirements and perform both behavior detection and traditional TSO duties as operational needs dictate.
• Conduct passive observation and engage in voluntary encounters with members of the traveling public.
• Develop and maintain an understanding of expected traveler behaviors and identify deviations from established behavioral baselines.
• Assess multiple individuals simultaneously and apply behavior detection methodologies.
• Utilize behavioral indicators to determine whether additional screening or law enforcement involvement is warranted.
• Refer individuals for additional screening when appropriate.
• Document observed behaviors and prepare incident reports.
• Work collaboratively with screening operations personnel and law enforcement partners.
• Continuously improve security screening processes through training and development.
• Exercise sound judgment during routine operations and security incidents.
• Perform traditional Transportation Security Officer duties as required.

What You Will Need

• Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National
• Be at least 18 years of age
• Have a High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED)
• Pass a computerized assessment (pattern recognition and 2D/3D spatial reasoning)
• Pass a medical evaluation (vision, hearing, and joint mobility exam)
• Pass pre-employment drug test
• Clearance: TSA Public Trust clearance is required - must successfully complete a TSA background investigation, including financial review.
• Ability to work any day, Monday – Sunday, and any shift between 12:00 AM and 11:59 PM

Training

• All selected TSO-BD candidates must successfully complete TSA-approved Behavior Detection certification training and maintain certification requirements in accordance with applicable TSA Standard Operating Procedures and operational guidelines.
• Training includes classroom instruction, on-the-job training, certification examinations, recurrent training, and continuous professional development.
• Selected Officers must maintain both checkpoint certifications and BD certification standards to remain qualified for assignment.

Compensation And Benefits

• Anticipated pay range for this position is $37.03 – $38.84, determined based on years of service and certifications and in accordance with the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) and/or Department of Labor Service Contract Act (SCA) wage determination.
• We offer: Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits per CBA/SCA guidelines
• On-the-job training
• Career development opportunities
• Travel and Telecommuting: Telecommute Option: No
• Relocation: Relocation is not provided.