We are the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), formed immediately following the tragedies of Sept. 11. Our agency is a component of the Department of Homeland Security and is responsible for security of the nation's transportation systems.
With our state, local and regional partners, we oversee security for the highways, railroads, buses, mass transit systems, ports and the 450 U.S. airports. We employ approximately 50,000 people from Alaska to Puerto Rico to ensure your travels – by plane, train, automobile or ferry – are safe and secure.
TSA is dedicated to protect our Nation’s transportation and ensure the freedom of movement for the people and commerce. TSA is responsible for security relating to civil aviation, maritime, and all other modes of transportation, including transportation facilities, and is the lead agency for security at airports, ports, and on the nation's railroads, highways, and public transit systems.
Careers within the Transportation Security Administration include:
Transportation Security Officers
Be part of a dynamic security team protecting airports as you proudly secure your future. An authoritative, independent attitude and the ability to communicate effectively with others are keys to success in this position.
Federal Air Marshal Service
Safeguard the United States and its interests around the world as a Federal Air Marshal. Become a Federal law enforcement officer and protect the nation’s traveling public. As a highly trained law enforcement professional you will detect and prevent crime and defend our nation against terrorism.
Management, Administrative, Professional
Protect the nation as an Attorney, Financial Specialist, Speech Writer, Administrative Professional, Program Manager, Technology Specialist, Bomb Appraisal Officer, HR Specialist or in another vital position.
Discover the Benefits of Serving America
You’ll receive competitive compensation and all Federal benefits, including a variety of health insurance options, life and long-term care insurance, paid time off, flexible spending account, retirement plan, flexible work schedules, career development and enrichment training, employee recognition program and more.
Learn more at tsajobs.tsa.dhs.gov or by calling 1.877.872.7990. The Transportation Security Administration will continuously set the standard for excellence in transportation security through its people, processes, and technology.
To enhance mission performance and achieve our shared goals, we are committed to promoting a culture founded on these values:
- Integrity:
- We are a people of integrity who respect and care for others.
- We are a people who conduct ourselves in an honest, trustworthy and ethical manner at all times.
- We are a people who gain strength from the diversity in our cultures.
- Innovation:
- We are a people who embrace and stand ready for change.
- We are a people who are courageous and willing to take on new challenges.
- We are a people with an enterprising spirit, striving for innovations who accept the risk-taking that comes with it.
- Team Spirit:
- We are a people who are open, respectful and dedicated to making others better.
- We are a people who have a passion for challenge, success and being on a winning team.
- We are a people who will build teams around our strengths.
The people at our agency, who are most visible to the public, are our Transportation Security Officers at airport checkpoints. While they are the largest group of our employees, they are joined by others in a variety of occupations, including Federal Air Marshals, Bomb Assessment Officers, intelligence analysts, and more.
A security officer saves a life. Another helps a stranded motorist on the side of the road. Still others help Denver air travelers dig out after three blizzards. Rather than being unique, these are everyday occurrences around TSA. From the excellent work our transportation security officers perform to that of our federal air marshals and TSA-trained canine teams, learn about The TSA Workforce – on and off the job.
- Assisting Law Enforcement
- Helping Others...On the Job
- Helping Others...Off the Job
- TSA in the Community
- Recognition and Other Stories
The Transportation Security Administration protects the Nation’s transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce.
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