Mission: Protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
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.
Helpful (1)
I have been working at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) full-time (More than a year)
Pros
Great pay with no college education required.
Plenty of vacation days.
Ample OT offerings, you can work 60+ hours a week and make a really nice check if you feel like it.
The days go by fast because there are a lot of busy hours.
Cons
Only get a bump in pay the first year as it's not the gs scale like most government jobs.
Horrible hours as airport opens at 4am and you have to be there.
Takes a while to get a weekend off shift.
Constant testing to assure you are doing your job.
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Application
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.
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