COLLINS ANNOUNCES RECRUITMENT OF PART-TIME SECURITY SCREENERS AT MAINE AIRPORTS

WASHINGTON, DC -- Senator Susan Collins, who chairs the Governmental Affairs Committee which oversees homeland security, has announced that the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) will be hiring part-time screeners for airports in Maine including, Augusta State Airport (AUG), Bangor International Airport (BGR), Hancock County Bar Harbor Airport (BHB), Knox County Regional Airport (RKD), Northern Maine Regional Airport (PQI), and Portland International Jetport (PWM).

"I am pleased that the TSA is expanding the number of individuals who work hard to ensure that families and individuals who board airplanes in Maine are as safe as possible. This new recruitment effort will also create a number of good jobs at several of our state's airports," said Senator Collins.

Salaries for part-time screeners range from $11.30 to $16.96 per hour, depending on experience. Part time security screeners are eligible for federal benefits including health insurance, life insurance, retirement, vacation and sick leave.

Recruitment of potential candidates is the first step in the deployment of federal screeners. Individuals who are interested must apply on line (www.tsa.gov ) and meet minimum requirements under the law.