Transportation Security Administration (TSA)’s Post

NEWS: TSA stopped 3,269 firearms at airport security checkpoints nationwide during the first half of 2024. “During a period of record-breaking travel volumes, our officers are working hard to keep our transportation systems secure and the traveling public safe, and any time they detect a firearm, there is a real safety concern for frontline employees and travelers,” said TSA Administrator David Pekoske. “If you carry a firearm, you are required to place it unloaded and locked in a hard-sided case in your checked bag and declare it to the airline when checking in at the airline ticket counter. Do not bring it to the checkpoint. It is costly and delays you and everyone else traveling in the same lane with you.”  Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/ebDt6GjU

We continue to partner with industry leaders to bring #innovation to #TSA. We’re excited to announce that Iowans can now access their driver’s license or state ID on their phone with Samsung Wallet. We encourage TSA PreCheck members to try this new feature the next time they’re traveling through CID or DSM. Just another way we help you #TravelWithEase. Learn more at: https://lnkd.in/gDdyEx4W

BREAKING NEWS: TSA Officers have set a new record for most travelers screened in a single day! On Sunday, July 7th, 3,013,413 people were screened at checkpoints nationwide, surpassing the previous record set on June 23, 2024. Traveling soon? Be sure to arrive early. Have travel questions? For LIVE assistance, message AskTSA or text TRAVEL to (275-872). "Congratulations to #TeamTSA for screening more than 3M individuals in one day. Our ability to handle ever increasing passenger volumes is a testament to your vigilance, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to the TSA mission," - TSA Administrator Pekoske via X.

Great catch! This loaded firearm was detected by TSA officers at Newark International Airport last month. The small handgun fit into a traveler's purse, which she said she rarely uses and meant to hand it off to her husband before she and her daughter arrived at the airport for their flight, but she forgot to do so. Let this be a reminder: if you're traveling with firearms, they must be unloaded, properly and securely packed in your checked bag, and declared with your airline. Full story on this catch: https://lnkd.in/eD6q53km

We’re wishing everyone a safe & happy #FourthOfJuly! If you’re traveling on this #IndependenceDay, please be sure to arrive at your airport early & follow the travel instructions from our officers who are out there working hard today to keep your travel secure. Any travel questions? Reach out to our AskTSA team. You can text "TRAVEL" to 275-872. They're available today (and every day) from 8AM-6PM.

One year ago, TSA’s Compensation Plan went into effect, which ensures all employees are paid at the same levels as their federal counterparts. Success in retention and recruitment numbers is due to finally achieving fair pay across #TeamTSA – every link in the TSA chain contributes directly to our fundamental mission. Want to join our team? We're #NowHiring. Apply to join us: https://lnkd.in/eqPY3h_s

NEWS: TSA PreCheck® program adds four new airlines. Learn more at: https://bit.ly/3zmxm6B

Meet TSA officer Michelle Black. Her quick thinking and swift action helped ensure the safety of a missing teen. Learn more about this heartwarming story here: https://lnkd.in/gw4C-kzw #TeamTSA #EmployeeStories

We can’t think about our future without first learning about our past. Find out more from our TSA Historian Program and go behind the scenes of their latest “Did You Know?” video as they tell the story of our agency. Check out their newest video here: https://lnkd.in/ewTjwg9g #TSAHistory

Looking to launch your federal career? Take your future to new heights by joining #TeamTSA! From Transportation Security Officers to Cyber Analysts, we’re #NowHiring. Are you in in the DC area? Meet our teams during this week’s DHS Career Expo in Chantilly, VA. Qualified candidates have the potential to interview and receive on-the-spot tentative job offers. Register here: https://lnkd.in/g86Brj78 For a full list of available jobs with TSA, visit: https://lnkd.in/exubq8rf #TSAJobs #TSACareers