TSO Credential Requirements 2

Question 1

Which document type is NOT acceptable as a standalone List A document for TSO I-9 employment eligibility verification?

Accepted Answer

State-issued driver's license

Answer

A state-issued driver's license is a List B document (identity only) and cannot stand alone as a List A document, which must establish both identity and employment authorization.

Question 2

TSA requires applicants to pass a credit check as part of the hiring process primarily to assess what?

Accepted Answer

Financial responsibility and integrity

Answer

TSA's credit check evaluates financial responsibility and integrity, since financial irresponsibility can indicate susceptibility to bribery or other security risks.

Question 3

What is the minimum age requirement to apply for a TSO position with the TSA?

Accepted Answer

18 years old

Answer

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of application to be eligible for a TSO position.

Question 4

Which of the following disqualifies an applicant from TSO employment under felony conviction rules?

Accepted Answer

Any felony conviction regardless of when it occurred

Answer

TSA policy disqualifies any applicant with a felony conviction regardless of how long ago it occurred or the sentence imposed.

Question 5

A TSO applicant who was convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence is:

Accepted Answer

Permanently disqualified from TSO employment

Answer

Under federal law (Lautenberg Amendment) and TSA policy, a misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence permanently disqualifies an individual from positions requiring access to firearms or security-sensitive areas.

(TSO) Transportation Security Officer Certification Practice Test

(TSO) Transportation Security Officer Certification Practice Test

TSO Credential Requirements 2