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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.

Martin

Jul 03, 2026
Full time
TSA Monterey Regional Airport
$50,925 - $71,063 yearly
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....