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TSA Screener Mock Interview

To help you prepare for your TSA Screener interview, here are 30 interview questions and answer examples.

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Tell me about your proudest career accomplishment.

By discussing your proudest achievements, you can show the interviewer that you take pride in what you do. Your accomplishment should be work-related, but if you are new to your career, it can be related to school, volunteering, or even a sports achievement. Share your accomplishment with the interviewer, and discuss why it means so much to you.

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30 TSA Screener Interview Questions & Answers

Below is a list of our TSA Screener interview questions. Click on any interview question to view our answer advice and answer examples. You may view six answer examples before our paywall loads. Afterwards, you'll be asked to upgrade to view the rest of our answers.

  • Accomplishment

    1. Tell me about your proudest career accomplishment.

  • Behavioral

    2. What is your greatest strength, and how will it benefit you as a TSA Screener?

  • Behavioral

    3. What is your greatest weakness?

  • Behavioral

    4. All TSA Screeners must maintain high standards of hard work, professionalism, and integrity to gain and maintain public trust. How will you exude this commitment in every interaction with the public?

  • Career Goals

    5. Why are you looking for a new opportunity, and how will working for the TSA fulfill your career goals?

  • Career Goals

    6. What are your career goals within the TSA in the next five years?

  • Career Goals

    7. Why do you want a career as a TSA Screener?

  • Career Goals

    8. The TSA's mission is to protect U.S. transportation systems and ensure freedom of movement for people and commerce. How does our mission speak to your career goals?

  • Communication

    9. What is a 'pandemic,' and what part do you believe the TSA plays in such an event?

  • Compatibility

    10. Have you read through the TSA Code of Conduct? Will you have any issues abiding by these responsibilities and employee expectations?

  • Compatibility

    11. Explain how you would be an asset to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA).

  • Compatibility

    12. Our shifts begin at 3 AM and 12 PM. Overtime may be required. Are you able to accommodate?

  • Competency

    13. What do you know about the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) mission statement and ethos?

  • Competency

    14. Certain TSA employee conduct, on and off duty, may be subject to disciplinary action. What actions do you understand to be impermissible?

  • Competency

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

  • Competency

    16. Competition is stiff for TSA Screener positions. Why should we hire you?

  • Conflict

    17. TSA Screeners conduct screening of passengers, baggage, and cargo to ensure compliance. How will you handle an uncooperative member of the public?

  • Diligence

    18. What have you done to train and prepare yourself for a role with the TSA?

  • Direct

    19. Answer with complete honesty. Have you ever committed a crime, participated in any illegal activity, or maintained inappropriate criminal affiliation by association?

  • Diversity

    20. The TSA has a robust Diversity and Inclusion Plan designed to create an inclusive and engaged workforce. How do you plan to support these efforts?

  • Education

    21. Tell me about your college education and how it relates to your career as a TSA Screener.

  • EQ

    22. What kind of situations make you feel uncomfortable?

  • EQ

    23. Transportation Security Administration includes 'integrity' in its core values. Talk about a time you acted with integrity.

  • Experience

    24. Walk me through your experience in security and protection.

  • Experience

    25. What major challenges or problems did you face in your last position?

  • Job Satisfaction

    26. What did you most like and dislike about your previous job?

  • Job Satisfaction

    27. The TSA is often under the scrutiny of the public eye. Are you prepared to work in this type of environment?

  • Stress

    28. TSA Screeners are on the front lines of guarding the U.S. and protecting the public. How will you meet the mental demands of this job?

  • Stress

    29. Being a TSA Screener is a stressful job. How do you handle stress and pressure inside and outside of the workplace?

  • Teamwork

    30. One of the TSA's core values is 'Team Spirit.' Talk about your approach to teamwork and how you will contribute to our Team Spirit.