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Question 15 of 30 for our TSA Screener Mock Interview

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Question 15 of 30

What do you know about the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)?

"I understand that the TSA's mission is to protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. After the 9/11 attacks, the Transportation Security Administration was formed to prevent similar attacks in the future. Today, the TSA is built on core values such as Integrity, Respect, and Commitment. Your workforce expectations include Hard Work, Professionalism, and Integrity. I know that the TSA also values a strong team spirit. I am eager to join the thousands of people who have joined the TSA and will work tirelessly to support this critical mission."

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How to Answer: What do you know about the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)?

Advice and answer examples written specifically for a TSA Screener job interview.

  • 15. What do you know about the Transportation Security Administration (TSA)?

      What You Need to Know

      The TSA hiring authorities want evidence that you have reviewed the relevant history behind their administration. Understanding the circumstances surrounding the inception of the TSA is a critical part of being a well-informed and committed agency member.

      Take some time to review TSA's website to learn vital information, such as its mission and history. View the Timeline section, which visually takes you through a transportation security timeline. Also, take note of their Leadership and Organization page, reading up on TSA's current leaders and their vision.

      You can complete your answer by discussing the pride and honor you feel interviewing this prestigious administration.

      Written by Rachelle Enns on June 23rd, 2020

      Entry Level Example

      "I understand that the TSA's mission is to protect the nation's transportation systems to ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. After the 9/11 attacks, the Transportation Security Administration was formed to prevent similar attacks in the future. Today, the TSA is built on core values such as Integrity, Respect, and Commitment. Your workforce expectations include Hard Work, Professionalism, and Integrity. I know that the TSA also values a strong team spirit. I am eager to join the thousands of people who have joined the TSA and will work tirelessly to support this critical mission."

      Written by Rachelle Enns on June 23rd, 2020

      Experienced Example

      "Before the September 11th terrorist attacks, airport security was managed by private companies outsourced by individual airlines. After the attacks, the security weaknesses were more closely examined. In response, the Department of Homeland Security was formed, which managed the TSA, creating broader security to ensure the safety of transportation of people and commerce. Before the September 11th terrorist attacks, the Federal Air Marshal Service was managed by the Office of Civil Aviation Security, and at any time had roughly 30 Air Marshalls active in the air, out of a total staff of 50. Since the TSA was formed, the rapid expansion of the Federal Air Marshal Service started an aggressive recruitment process for more air marshalls. Now under the jurisdiction of the TSA, there are somewhere in the range of 4000 Federal Air Marshalls in active service. The TSA is viewed by their TSOs, and operated similarly to any other military branch."

      Written by Kevin Downey on December 28th, 2022

      Anonymous Interview Answers with Professional Feedback

      Anonymous Answer

      "I know the TSA was formed after 9/11 to protect the nations transportation system. That it's core values are integrity and team spirit."

      Mary's Feedback

      This is a great start! Consider adding more knowledge about the company's mission or values, and how that aligns with you.
      "I know the TSA was formed after 9/11 to protect the nation's transportation system through counterterrorism efforts. The TSA's core values of integrity and team spirit are ones that I personally align with. I also know that in order to be a skilled TSA screener, you should be able to work with diverse backgrounds and have excellent communication, which my career in corrections has prepared me for."
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