Transportation Security Administration (TSA)

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.

Make a Difference

It's our vision to act as an agile security agency, embodied by a professional workforce, that engages its partners and the American people to outmatch a dynamic threat. Our impact on national security is unquestionable.

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Oct 08, 2026
Full time
$81,485 yearly
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Los Angeles, CA
Duties An entry level Federal Air Marshal serves as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS). The Federal Air Marshals' (FAMs) primary function is to protect commercial passenger flights by deterring and countering the risk of terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other crimes to protect the nation's transportation infrastructure. FAMs may serve in a variety of law enforcement capacities both in the air and on the ground, including Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) operations. Federal Air Marshals are equipped to operate independently in a highly stressful environment with little or no back-up available. Duties may include but are not limited to: Participates in multi-agency task forces involving other federal, state, and local agencies in support of an integrated Federal law enforcement and intelligence approach to...
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
$50,925 - $71,063 yearly
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Monterey, CA
Salary Information: The salary range for Monterey, CA (MRY - Monterey Regional Airport) is $50,925 to $71,063 or $24.40 to $34.05 per hour and includes locality pay of 46.34%. This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Officer (TSOs) within Security Operations (SO), you will provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include but are not limited to: Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft. Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs....
Oct 08, 2026
Full time
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Los Angeles, CA
Salary Information:  The salary range for Los Angeles, CA (LAX - Los Angeles International Airport) is $47,490 to $66,270 or $22.76 to $31.75 per hour and includes locality pay of 36.47%. This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Officer (TSOs) within Security Operations (SO), you will provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include but are not limited to: Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft. Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to...
Oct 08, 2026
Part time
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Santa Barbara, CA
Salary Information:  The salary range for Santa Barbara, CA (SBA - Santa Barbara Municipal Airport) is $53,750 to $66,270 or $25.75 to $31.75 per hour and includes locality pay of 36.47%. Sign-on Bonus:  The Transportation Security Administration is offering a  sign-on bonus of up to $5,000   for this location;  paid out in two installments during the first 12 months of service. The amount of the airport's sign-on bonus is subject to change or elimination based on operational needs, however, any applicable sign-on bonus amount will be communicated and agreed upon during the final job offer process. At this time,  this airport is only seeking qualified female candidates  to meet mission related staffing needs. The applications of male candidates will be accepted but not considered until staffing needs change. This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security...
Oct 08, 2026
Part time
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Palm Springs, CA
Salary Information:  The salary range for Palm Springs, CA (PSP - Palm Springs International Airport) is $47,490 to $66,270 or $22.76 to $31.75 per hour and includes locality pay of 36.47%. At this time,  this airport is only seeking qualified female candidates  to meet mission related staffing needs. The applications of male candidates will be accepted but not considered until staffing needs change. This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Officer (TSOs) within Security Operations (SO), you will provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include but are not limited to: Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto...