Law enforcement officers must meet all federal qualifications to fly armed, unless otherwise authorized by TSA. Be a federal law enforcement officer or a full-time municipal, county, state, tribal or territorial law enforcement officer who is a direct government agency employee.

The Assistant Federal Security Director for Law Enforcement serves as TSA's primary liaison to the local area law enforcement community and works to address law enforcement issues, share intelligence, and enhance the security at our nation's airports.

We are currently hiring Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) nationwide. TSOs are the backbone of TSA and represent the public face of the agency to millions of travelers a day. Learn more about the TSO role and search for open positions. Visit our careers website to learn more and explore job opportunities In-Person Recruiting Events 2024

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is an agency of the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) that has authority over the security of transportation systems within and connecting to the United States.

As TSA's main law enforcement arm, the Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS) is made up of skilled personnel charged with securing the nation's civil aviation system, as well as the entire transportation domain, from criminal and terrorist acts.

2025年3月3日 · A TSA officer is a transportation security officer who works for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Transportation Security Administration. They're responsible for ensuring the safety and security of the traveling public by screening passengers, baggage and cargo at airports and other transportation hubs, such as train and bus stations.

2024年5月1日 · Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has published to the Federal Register an update to the Flight Training Security Program (FTSP) Interim Final Rule (IFR). Final Rule changes take effect 90 days from today. Until then, all requirements and FTSP processes remain as stated in the IFR and elsewhere on the FTSP portal.

As spring break approaches, the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is providing essential tips to help travelers have a smooth experience at security checkpoints across the country. Planning ahead and packing properly can facilitate the screening process and ease your travel experience at the airport. Have travel questions? AskTSA!

2024年6月10日 · Transportation Security Officers are the agents in uniform that inspect your identification, your plane ticket, and your luggage, and guide you through the x-ray machine as you walk to your plane at the airport. Their machines and tools are specially designed to detect dangerous substances and weapons on people and in your luggage.

There are currently almost 50,000 TSA employees working to secure airports checkpoints, rail cars, patrolling subways, and working with law enforcement to ensure all modes of transportation are safe and secure. Let's take a look at what it takes to land a TSA law enforcement career.