Seven TSA workers to get the sack after being caught 'bribing their way through competency exams'



Seven airport workers are being fired over allegations of a bribery scheme.

They are accused of accepting or giving money in exchange for passing Transportation Security Adminstration tests at the Philadelphia International Airport.

10 employees were suspended from their security jobs in November, amid accusations that they paid off a training instructor for passing grades on annual proficiency exams.

Misconduct: Seven TSA airport workers are being fired over allegations of a bribery scheme (stock image)

Following an eight-month investigation, TSA management at the airport and the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General concluded the employees participated in the scheme.

Three have since resigned, and the TSA said it is moving to fire the remaining seven.

‘The decision to remove these employees affirms our strong commitment to our vital security mission and the safety of the traveling public,’ Chris McLaughlin of the Office of Security Operations said in a written statement.

‘TSA holds all of its employees to the highest standards of conduct and accountability. Any employee who willfully violates TSA rules will be held accountable for their conduct and appropriately disciplined.’

Work place: The accused staff members are employed at the Philadelphia International Airport (pictured)

Former TSA training instructor Shannon Gilliam pleaded guilty in February in federal court to taking a $200 bribe in exchange for ensuring a passing grade on the mandatory, annual certification examination by taking the test for the security officer.

Gilliam's job involved training and testing people who worked as passenger and baggage screeners.