Does TSA (Transportation Security Administration) pay their employees well?

According to anonymously submitted Glassdoor reviews, TSA (Transportation Security Administration) employees rate their compensation and benefits as 3.7 out of 5. Find out more about salaries and benefits at TSA (Transportation Security Administration). This rating has decreased by 3% over the last 12 months.

How satisfied are employees working at TSA (Transportation Security Administration)?

56% of TSA (Transportation Security Administration) employees would recommend working there to a friend based on Glassdoor reviews . Employees also rated TSA (Transportation Security Administration) 2.8 out of 5 for work life balance, 2.9 for culture and values and 3.5 for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at TSA (Transportation Security Administration)?

TSO (Transportation Security Officer) (782) , Transportation Security Officer (294) , Tso (247) , TSA OFFICER (111) , Security Officer (102) , Lead Transportation Security Officer (78) , TSO Officer (61) , LTSO (52) , Officer (44) , Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (44) , Supervisor (30) , Screener (23) , Administrative Assistant (21) , Program Analyst (14) , Lead Officer (13)

What are the pros of working at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) according to real employee reviews?

"Good benefits and good for stepping up into gov work" ((in 468 reviews)); "If you have no life and are willing to work constantly then I would say the pay is good." ((in 316 reviews)); "There are some great people that work there and the experiences you get from the federal government." ((in 86 reviews)); "Coworkers are great and make the job bearable" ((in 69 reviews)); "Good health benefits for the employers." ((in 40 reviews))

What are the cons of working at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and work hours" ((in 337 reviews)); "Supervisors and managers show much favoritism which makes it difficult to achieve good bonus ratings." ((in 68 reviews)); "Poor management and leadership." ((in 66 reviews)); "They wonder why the morale is low and people are leaving." ((in 65 reviews)); "Many supervisors have power trips and think they are military." ((in 64 reviews))

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TSA (Transportation Security Administration) reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(2,917 total reviews)

David P. Pekoske

64% approve of CEO

45% positive business outlook

Ratings by category

3.7

Compensation and benefits

3.5

Diversity & inclusion

3.5

Career opportunities

2.9

Culture & values

2.8

Work/Life balance

2.7

Senior management

TSA (Transportation Security Administration) has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 2,917 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The TSA (Transportation Security Administration) employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Gobierno y Administración Pública industry (3.6 stars).

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3K reviews

1.0

Sep 17, 2017

Not Happy

Ltso

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Pros

Some years the Coordination Center will work to make improvements in a TSO's life and the next year will reverse what they did and leave you scratching your head and extremely frustrated. Some seem to move up the ranks and get into the LTSO, STSO and finally Investigator spots (where you want to be) fairly fast.

Cons

Angry that after 3 years of work, I am unable to even pick the time of my shift. Bad hours with a family Can't get time off to save your life Days off are based on seniority (say hello to Tuesdays and Wednesdays off)

2.0

Jul 27, 2017

TSO

Tso

Recommend

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Pros

Benefits (The dental, medical, and IRA retirement plan) are the best... elite! Meet new people on the job. Entertaining environment. Experience looks good on Resume.

Cons

Qualifying is constant and tricky. Some employees are let go because the cannot pass one of the required tests. The x-ray image exam (100 bag pictures) is difficult. The job demands more work then it renders hourly. The blue uniforms, pants, and jacket is hideous. The initial training is two months of classroom. The trainers are not nice. There is no honor in the job. I'm minneapolis, the New employees are put at horrible AM hours with insane busy conditions. Supervisors watch you constantly at the back podium. Constant annoying computer training, boring videos and tests.

5.0

Jun 2, 2017

TSA

Tso

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Very easy job. Pay is fair. application process is super easy. Management is friendly

Cons

I go in very early in the morning. If you are assigned in a small airport only part-time is offered. It is very hard to move up.

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