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TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Overview
Arlington, VA
10000+ employees
2002
Government
Federal Agencies
Unknown / Non-Applicable per year
No, you don't have to remove your shoes to view this record (unless you really want to). Charged with protecting the nation's transportation system, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) manages aviation security, surface ... Read more
Mission: Protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
TSA (Transportation Security Administration) – Why Work For Us?
Vision
An agile security agency, embodied by a professional workforce, that engages its partners and the American people to outmatch a dynamic threat.
Core Values
Integrity. Respect. Commitment.
Workforce Expectations
Hard work. Professionalism. Integrity.
History
On the morning of September 11, 2001, nearly 3,000 people were killed in a series of coordinated terrorist attacks in New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. The attacks resulted in the creation of the Transportation Security Administration, designed to prevent similar attacks in the future. Driven by a desire to help our nation, tens of thousands of people joined TSA and committed themselves to strengthening our transportation systems while ensuring the freedom of movement for people and commerce.
The Aviation and Transportation Security Act, passed by the 107th Congress and signed on November 19, 2001, established TSA.
Be a part of a team whose mission is to protect the nation's transportation systems through counterterrorism efforts.
More than 2 million passengers are screened every day by a highly trained TSA workforce to ensure the security of the traveling public. TSA is a great place to start, build and expand your career. From law enforcement to technology to security operations and management, TSA continues to look for dedicated people with the skills and desire to protect transportation security.
TSA comprises nearly 50,000 security officers, inspectors, air marshals and managers who protect the nation’s transportation systems by screening for explosives at airport checkpoints, inspecting rail cars, patrolling subways with law enforcement partners, and working to make all modes of transportation safe. There are more than 450 locations nationwide including field offices, airports and at headquarters in Virginia.
TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Reviews
TSA (Transportation Security Administration)976Approve of CEO
Peter Neffenger
134 Ratings
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"excellent federal agency"
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RecommendsPositive OutlookApproves of CEOI worked at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) full-time (More than 8 years)
Pros
great benefits
opportunity for promotion
different schedule to choose from
transfer within anywhere in the USA
competitive salary
secure jobCons
strict policies
strict management
annual testing on certificationsAdvice to Management
be more emphatetic
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TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Interviews
Experience
Experience
56%
28%
16%
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Getting an Interview
84%
9%
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Accepted OfferPositive ExperienceAverage InterviewTSA (Transportation Security Administration) 2016-06-04 16:59 PDTApplication
I applied online. The process took 6+ months. I interviewed at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) (Baltimore, MD) in September 2015.
Interview
The hiring process took about six months for me, but that was mostly because of the long security clearance process. After applying, it took about a month to be invited for an interview. After interviewing, I had an offer within a week. I believe that if one comes in with a clearance in hand, the process is much faster.
Interview Questions
- This was a typical, structured interview with two interviewers. Both were personable, and the questions, I believe, were standard. 1 Answer
TSA (Transportation Security Administration) Awards & Accolades
- Best Employers for Latinos to Work For in the East, Latinos For Hire, 2012
- Best Employers for Latinos to Work For in the Southwest, Latinos For Hire, 2012
- Top 20 Government Employers - Readers' Choice, Equal Opportunity Publications, 2012
- Best Employers for Latinos to Work for, Latinos for Hire, 2008
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