Washington, DC Participating Employers

About the Company:

Who We Are…The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was formed as a result of the tragic events of September 11th. TSA is a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Defending America’s Freedom! Our Mission…Securing Travel, Protecting People. At the TSA, we serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, we secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and public transit systems. We protect our transportation infrastructure from terrorist attack and ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. We act swiftly and with integrity to:

- Discover and stop emerging transportation security threats, utilizing state of the art technology

- Educate and provide friendly customer service to travelers

- Screen passengers and gather intelligence

- Coordinate security involving aviation, rail, and other surface and maritime transportation

- Oversee most transportation-related responsibilities of the Federal government during a national emergency

Our People…The people at our agency, who are most visible to the public, are our Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) at airport checkpoints. While they are the largest group of our employees, they are joined by others in a variety of occupations, including: Aviation Security Inspectors, Federal Air Marshals, Intelligence Analysts, and more. Simply Stated, Our Agency is About People…Our work relies on thousands of dedicated men and women who interact with millions of travelers, some of which you see in your community each day. We work with great people. We serve great people. We take immense pride in offering unparalleled security along with excellent customer service. Most importantly, the traveling public is an essential part of what we do. We strive to balance security with the necessity to treat each passenger as if they were our only customer.