• TSA Screening Partnership Program (SPP)

  • SPP PROGRAM OVERVIEW

    The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Screening Partnership Program (SPP) allows qualified private security companies to perform passenger and baggage screening services at commercial airports under TSA oversight.

    Through this program, TSA contracts with pre-approved private contractors to manage screening operations while maintaining all federal security requirements and procedures. Private screening companies operate within TSA guidelines and are responsible for screening passengers, baggage, and securing designated airport security areas.

  • Benefits of the TSA Screening Partnership Program (SPP)

    The TSA Screening Partnership Program (SPP) allows airports to have passenger and baggage screening performed by a qualified private provider under TSA oversight.

    Airports typically explore SPP to achieve:

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    Continuous Screening

    • SPP vendors not subject to government shutdowns​
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    Shorter Wait Times During Peak Hours

    • More flexibility with scheduling and staffing​
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    Increased Airline Satisfaction

    • SPP vendors can quickly scale, flex and adapt to changing airline schedules ​
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    Improved Customer Service ​

    • More focused on passenger experience​
    • Specialized attention to elderly, disabled and children​

  • HOW AIRPORTS APPLY

    1

    Fill out simple Application - TSA Form 424 (8/25) ​

    2

    Provide application to Federal Security Director (FSD) for your airport​

    3

    TSA makes determination on application within 60 days ​

    4

    TSA enters into contract with a private screening company NLT 120 days

  • Schedule a free consult with DCS to learn more:

    THE DCS DIFFERENCE

    DCS delivers exceptional screening services designed to meet airport needs and exceed what passengers expect. Our focus includes:​

    • Premium passenger experience
    • Above standard TSA-compliant screening under federal​ oversight​
    • Strong stakeholder relationships
    • Excellent workforce recruitment, training, and ​retention​
    • Operational flexibility and continuity
    • Nationwide deployable screeners for contingencies across SPP network
    • DCS leadership on-call direct support
    • Texas local and veteran-owned​
    • Assistance with Aviation Workforce Screening, Exit Lane Monitoring, Security Guards

    We do not replace TSA standards. We operate within them while helping airports​ meet their operational objectives.

    CURRENT SPP AIRPORTS

    West/Southwest

    San Francisco International Airport

    Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County Airport

    Roswell International Air Center

    Midwest

    Kansas City International Airport

    Sioux Falls Regional Airport

    South

    Orlando Sanford International Airport

    Sarasota Bradenton International Airport

    Punta Gorda Airport

    Tupelo Regional Airport

    Northeast

    Atlantic City International Airport

    Greater Rochester International Airport

    Portsmouth International Airport

    Montana

    Great Falls International Airport

    Glacier Park International Airport

    Dawson Community Airport

    Havre City‑County Airport

    L. M. Clayton Airport

    Sidney‑Richland Municipal Airport

    Wokal Field/Glasgow-Valley County Airport

    Yellowstone Airport

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