Transportation Security Officer (TSO), Airport Screening Operations – Full Time and Part Time
Leidos · Posted Nov 6, 2026
- Rochester, New York, United States
- On-site
- Full-time · Entry
- $46K–$82K per year
- 0+ years
Leidos is seeking full-time and part-time Transportation Security Officers to perform passenger and checked-baggage security screening at Frederick Douglass Rochester International Airport.
Compensation
Pay Range $45,500.00 - $82,250.00
Responsibilities
- Screen passengers, carry-on baggage, and checked baggage for prohibited items and potential threats
- Conduct pat-down searches, hand-wand screening, and physical bag searches
- Resolve alarms, including on-screen alarm resolution (OSARP) of checked-baggage images
- Monitor the checkpoint exit lane to prevent unauthorized entry
- Communicate clearly and calmly with travelers, provide directions, and assist travelers with disabilities
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED/HiSET/TASC)
- Nice to have: Prior experience as a TSA-certified TSO
- Nice to have: Current TSA certification in passenger checkpoint and/or checked-baggage screening
- Nice to have: Experience with X-ray, CT, explosives trace detection, or advanced imaging