What does the security threat assessment consist of?
The assessment includes checks against criminal history records, terrorist watch lists, and immigration status. If no adverse information is disclosed, TSA typically completes a security threat assessment in less than ten days. However, processing time increases for an applicant with a criminal history or other disqualifying information, and is further lengthened if the applicant initiates an appeal or waiver. This security threat assessment is the same for those applying for, transferring, or renewing a HAZMAT endorsement (HME) on their state-issued commercial drivers licenses (CDL).
Related Questions
- What happens if the security threat assessment (Federal criminal history background check) indicates that a driver does not meet the Federal requirements?
- Why is a security assessment (sometimes referred to as a security survey, vulnerability assessment, threat assessment, or security audit) so important?
- When is a flight student exempt from the TSA security threat assessment?
