NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Amid a government shutdown that left its officers without a paycheck Friday, the Transportation Security Administration drew in almost 200 people interested in trying out for jobs during a fast-track hiring event in Tennessee.
TSA officers continue to perform the important mission of securing the nation’s transportation systems with professionalism, respect and integrity. We thank the public for their continued support and acts of kindness.
— Michael Bilello (@TSA_Bilello) January 12, 2019
TSA Federal Security Director for Tennessee Stephen Wood said people didn’t really ask questions about the shutdown during Saturday’s event, which could put dozens to work as full- or part-time officers at Nashville International Airport within two to four weeks.