Certain TSA employee conduct, on and off duty, may be subject to disciplinary action. What actions do you understand to be impermissible?
In preparation for your TSA Screener interview, you should research their Code of Conduct and understand the actions that would not be permitted while working for the TSA. Some of the infractions mentioned in the TSA's Employee Responsibilities and Code of Conduct document include failing to report a violation and misuse of authority. Take the time to learn and understand these standards to show the interviewer that you fully comprehend the expectations.
"I have taken the time to read the entire Employee Responsibilities and Code of Conduct released by the TSA. I understand that prohibited actions include a variety of integrity-related acts of misconduct, disclosure of official information, misuse of government property, unethical use of alcohol, bias-motivated conduct, and more. I feel that all the points made in the Code of Conduct are critically important and fair. It is of utmost importance that I earn the trust of the TSA, my fellow agents, and the public. For that reason, I will do everything to ensure I act with integrity and abide by the TSA ethos on and off duty."
"Any conduct that contradicts, or is inconsistent with TSA's and DHS's mission to ensure the safety of our nation's transportation systems and the security of our country."
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Anonymous Answer
I took the time to read the TSA Employee Responsibilities and Code of Conduct. I promise to abide by the rules. For example, I will not use nor permit anyone to use federal equipment for personal use. As a person who believes in the importance of teamwork, I will be punctual and abide by the earned leave procedures.
Cindy's Feedback
Your answer is very responsive and shows a willingness to spend time getting to know job requirements. This shows you are a serious candidate.
Anonymous Answer
Any behavior that goes against law enforcement.
Any behavior that leads someone to believe you have any interest in terrorism
Any drug-using or activity of selling, smuggling, or money laundering
Marcie's Feedback
Everything that you list here appears to refer to conduct that would definitely get a TSA screener in trouble. Good job! You might also add in cheating and/or allowing items or people through checkpoints that shouldn't be allowed. Consider adding a sentence that explains that you look forward to learning more about this and that as a person of integrity you'll have no trouble abiding by the correct behavior at all times.
Anonymous Answer
In regards to the TSA, actions that I understand to be impermissible are illegal activity, misuse of alcohol and narcotics, bribery, disclosure of official information, biased behavior, harassment, and more. I am determined to earn the trust of the TSA, my co-workers, and the public so I will act in accordance with the TSA's code of conduct
Marcie's Feedback
Awesome! It's clear that you've done your research and are fully aware of what you're not allowed to do as a TSA employee. The interviewer will be impressed. Additionally, it's great that you end your response by assuring the interviewer that you want to earn the organization's trust and will act in accordance with its code of conduct. Great response!
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