Why did I fail my TSA background check?

TSA may also determine that an applicant is not eligible if the security threat assessment process reveals extensive foreign or domestic criminal convictions, a conviction for a serious crime not listed in Part A or B below (including some lesser included offenses of serious crimes; e.g. murder/voluntary manslaughter), ...



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Criminal History Background Checks
This information includes arrest and conviction information for all criminal arrest submissions and a specific segment of non-criminal records (i.e. applicants processed for fingerprints for criminal justice employment, some military, etc.).

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A TSA background check is extremely rigorous and includes the following items: Fingerprinting and fingerprint processing to check against FBI criminal databases and FBI terrorist watch lists. Felony and misdemeanor criminal searches at the county, state, and federal level.

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Additionally, the TSA will disqualify applicants if they were previously incarcerated for more than 365 days, which could include some felony DWI convictions. Another quick way to lose your TSA Precheck eligibility is by falsifying information on your application.

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For example, if your offense was downgraded to a misdemeanor or a lesser offense, was expunged or pardoned, or if it has been more than 7 years since you were convicted of a disqualifying offense (for some, but not all felony convictions), you should be eligible for participation in PreCheck.

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Applicants may be ineligible due to incomplete or false application information, certain violations of federal security regulations, or disqualifying criminal offenses and factors. Global Entry, NEXUS, and SENTRI allow some foreign citizens to apply. You can find more information on all programs here.

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The results of the tests showed that the TSA screeners failed to detect weapons, drugs, and explosives almost 80 percent of the time. While the exact failure rate is classified, multiple sources indicate it is greater than 70 percent.

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What to do? Having an SSSS on your boarding pass once or twice is not a big deal, according to Fodor's. Travelers should expect to go through a body scanner and a metal detector, receive an enhanced pat-down, have your hands and belongings swabbed, and get your bags manually searched.

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All applicants for TSA jobs who meet the agency's minimum requirements are evaluated through a variety of tests/assessments. It is essential to score well on these exams. If you fail any of these assessments you will not be asked to move on to the next stage of the recruitment process.

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If you have been found guilty of a conviction within the last seven years, you will almost always be disqualified from employment at an airport. Certain crimes, such as murder, treason, espionage, and terrorism would prevent you from ever getting a job at an airport.

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In order to qualify for global entry, the traveler must submit an application and go through a criminal background check. The background check would reveal any arrests or convictions on the person's criminal record. A DUI arrest or conviction can result in the person being denied global entry privileges.

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Applicants must pass a pre-employment background check, including a polygraph and pass a medical evaluation and a physical fitness assessment.

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They are typically not running warrant checks on everyone that comes through the airport. Still, there are numerous security guidelines and regulations that must be followed. If you break the rules, you could get in trouble with the police, and they will probably find out about your warrants.

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