Texas Department of Public Safety Interview Questions
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Texas Department of Public Safety
Taxpayer Service Specialist
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 3 rounds
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was easy but you have to pass the math test and listen to a call and write down what you hear. It seems easy but you have to be detailed. The ladies were nice and the office is small.
Confirmed questions3 questions
- How would you handle specific scenarios?
- Math assessment
- Call listening and note-taking exercise
Texas Department of Public Safety
Training and Development Specialist
Mid Average Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Take home Presentation Panel
Interview formats
Presentation Behavioral
Before the interview, I had to create a PowerPoint about leadership to present to the board. They sent me an email explaining what to cover, and I could present it however I wanted. I needed to save it on a USB drive to bring with me. When I got there, Shawn Cossin, who was interviewing me, had me do a quick read of a leadership assignment and answer a few questions. After that, we went to the room for the formal interview and presentation. Five board members from different departments were there, and I gave my 20-minute presentation before we started the interview.
Confirmed questions1 question
- Can you share an instance where you showed leadership without having a formal position?
Texas Department of Public Safety
Program Management Analyst
Entry Average Neutral experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Onsite
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
It was a three-person in-person interview. The interviewers had 15 questions, most of which were financial questions related to Excel. Some of the individuals were not very welcoming and didn't engage with me while the interview was taking place. The interview felt a bit impersonal, and I sensed a lack of enthusiasm from some of the interviewers. There were long pauses or awkward silences during the conversation. The lack of engagement made me feel a bit uncomfortable or uncertain, and I left the interview feeling a bit deflated.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Are you familiar with Excel formulas?
- What's your level of expertise with Excel?
- Can you list other financial systems you're familiar with?
Texas Department of Public Safety
Penetration Tester
Mid Easy Positive experience No offer 1 round
Interview process
Recruiter call Technical screen Panel Background check Offer
Interview formats
Technical Behavioral
I arrived at the office and waited a bit before being taken upstairs to a meeting room. There were five interviewers, and each asked me around 3-5 questions. Initially, the atmosphere was quite formal and rigid, with a structured Q&A session. However, as the interview progressed, it became much more comfortable and relaxed. The interview generally went well. They mentioned their cybersecurity team is relatively new and expanding. The team members seemed very skilled and passionate about security and IT. One person even wore a DEFCON shirt, which was a good sign. I applied in January, interviewed in March, and received a rejection notification at the end of April. I inquired about the reason for professional development, but they haven't responded, which is disappointing as I wish they would offer feedback.
Confirmed questions7 questions
- Can you tell me about yourself?
- How do you conduct OSINT research?
- What are your methods for bypassing firewalls?
Texas Department of Public Safety Interview Questions
Quoted word for word from Texas Department of Public Safety interview reports.
“Can you summarize The Department of Public Safety and what they do for the state?”
Read reports →“What action should be taken if a customer offers a gratuity for good work?”
Read reports →“What do QA and QC stand for and what do they mean in this context?”
Read reports →“If you found $100 while on patrol, what action would you take?”
Read reports →“How would you explain adding a dollar sign to a column?”
Read report →“Can you explain the difference between professional services and consulting services?”
Read report →“Would you feel apprehensive about riding in vehicles with inexperienced drivers?”
Read report →“Can you explain the difference between objective and subjective concepts?”
Read report →“Could you describe a typical day for a Forensic Scientist?”
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Across all 68 Texas Department of Public Safety interview reports.