TSA OFFICER applicants have rated the interview process at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) with 3 out of 5 (where 5 is the highest level of difficulty) and assessed their interview experience as 58% positive. To compare, the company-average is 62.4% positive. This is according to Glassdoor user ratings.
Candidates applying for TSA OFFICER roles take an average of 128 days to get hired, when considering 21 user submitted interviews for this role. To compare, the hiring process at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) overall takes an average of 122 days.
Common stages of the interview process at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) as a TSA OFFICER according to 21 Glassdoor interviews include:
Drug test: 17%
Skills test: 16%
Group panel interview: 13%
Background check: 13%
One on one interview: 11%
IQ intelligence test: 9%
Presentation: 7%
Personality test: 7%
Phone interview: 5%
Other: 3%
Here are the most commonly searched roles for interview reports -
I applied online. The process took 3 months. I interviewed at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) (Chicago, IL)
Interview
Typically 1-3 person panel. Questions are based off of behavioral competencies. After interview, fingerprints and background check paperwork will have to be filled out. Drug testing is also required. They will give you a certain amount of time to have the drug test done. Will also have to take a vision and physical agility assessment. Upon completion and passing, most are optional start dates for training. In other cases results placed in a hiring pool and will be pulled when training classes become available.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
Name a time you had to make a decision that may or may not have negative results...
Name a time you had to meet the needs of a difficult customer
Name a time you had to a conflict with a coworker...
Situation, Actions, Outcome
I applied online. I interviewed at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) in Apr 2023
Interview
great interview process. pretty easy and straightforward. I was honestly afraid because I never had an actual interview before but I practiced with a couple of my friends that have experience on interviewing.
I applied online. The process took 2 months. I interviewed at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) in Mar 2023
Interview
easy and simple just answer all questions to the best of your knowledge and the job is yours. There are 6 questions very wordy but you can ask for them to be repeted for better understanding
I applied online. I interviewed at TSA (Transportation Security Administration) (Detroit, MI)
Interview
Answer questions as the Star Method. Take the time to answer the questions if you need to. Its better to think for half a minute rather than rush into answering a question.
Interview questions [1]
Question 1
While I am not allowed to disclose the questions, most questions resolved around resolving conflict.