TSA Hiring Process Explained In 7 Steps
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- Опубликовано: 16 июл 2024
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If you're like me then you probably applied to the TSA as a foot in the door to the Federal Government. 10 years ago the Federal hiring process was a mystery to me and everyone claims to have to magic formula. Stop paying people for useless advice or listening to those who have never been through the process. No one internally can get you hired to make any recommendations to get you "in". That's NOT how it works!!!!!!!
Here I have explained my experience with the hiring process and what really happens during each step. I took me close to 2 years to get hired. I left in 2013 for a promotion to a different Federal agency. This job is whatever you want it to be. Its a career, retirement gig, or if you're me it's a foot in the door.
I am using my channel to help those going through tough times during this recession with career advice and also talking about my own experiences from the 2008 recession and what I learned from them. I will also share stories of what i have experienced while holding my Federal jobs, especially at the TSA. I have a LOT of TSA stories, enough to cover 2 years worth of videos. I provide career advice for both private and public sector. I have been a career counselor and mentor for the last 5 years.
If you want one-on-one career prep, resume help and interview prep then please reach out to me by email or post a comment on the video. I do not charge for my help. I am good at what I do and I don't have any interest in money.
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Fazle, incredible video. You explained each step in great detail. I recently applied to EWR here in NJ and I was selected to take my computer-based test. What kinds of questions do they ask during the federal interview? Thank you!
The videos I list below will answer your questions
Structure of Federal Interviews ruclips.net/video/9P1ArtzquEw/видео.html
Effectively Answer all Interview Questions ruclips.net/video/RQGf45oOlH4/видео.html
Types of Interview Questions with Examples
ruclips.net/video/ihr3skIZ1sQ/видео.html
In a next few weeks I'll be setting up a way to help people 1-on-1 with Federal job interview prep, resume writing and prep, and how to evaluate a Federal job posting and keyword evaluation.
If you're interested in 1-on-1 help after you pass your CBT, let me know. I'll send you the details on how to get started.
The types of questions on the CBT will be basic reading and writing, with the difficulty of an 8th grade final exam.
The xray test is a different story. It tests color vision. To get an idea of what it will be like. go to Google and search "x-ray baggage screening images". Go through those images and try to identify the objects in the pictures. Those will be the same types of images you'll see on the xray portion of the CBT. I went in a took the test cold, back in 2009. There was no information on all this back then, especially no images on Google.
@@josephmcfarlane5937 congrats man!! You'll gain useful skills you can leverage to move onto other parts of government.
If you need 1-on-1 help with that. Feel free to reach out
@@usmarinewannab1 Awesome! I passed everything, just waiting for the background investigation to be completed!
Very helpfull video. I just passed the CBT test and accepted the offer from my car.
Everything is going smoothly so far. I'm currently waiting on my airport assessment. Thank you for all you hard work to produce these videos, they have help clarify the entire process.
Happy to help! Let me know how it goes. Link to Facebook group in the description box.
I have applied to the FB group with both of my FB accounts.
I completed the CBT, and filled out everything for the E-qip SF-86 and submitted it a few weeks ago but I haven't received any response about the background check. I'm wondering when they will start the investigation or if they already have.
I'm still waiting for my airport assessment, and I even completed a second application to a different airport nearby to hopefully increase the odds of being selected soon for airport assessment.
How would I know when the background investigation is complete? Does every applicant get interviewed by a investigator? Do they send a email to inform me that the investigation is complete?
1. You will have an actual interview with an investigator and you'll get a document uploaded to your eOFP when your investigation is complete. Don't worry about this for now.
2. Yes everyone gets an interview
3. Yes
@david smith
Hey just wondering how long did u wait for the airport assessment and r u currently working or are u still waiting?
For my computer test in NC, they gave me noX-Ray test. My test dealt with identifying shapes, tracing numbers in order, and doing 2D- 3D shape forms and figure which side belongs to which. My mind was blown 😂. I guess it varies from state to state
Yea they changed I’ll he test this year.
I took it and surprisingly passed 😂 I was so confused 🤦🏽♂️
@@longdongshlong8297 I didn’t, idk what mean having to know what sides belong to a folded piece of paper to check what people have in their brief cases 🤦🏿♂️
This new version of the test seems to make more sense because when you’re looking at an X-ray image it’s one big puzzle. You’re having to find different object and piece them together in your head to make sure everything in the bag makes sense and that it looks like it supposed to be there.
Yea mines too, they changed all the test this year. I’m at the process where I do my drug test and things now. But the process is kind of prolonged
Yes, Faz, I will follow instructions. Your video helped me a lot, and I will watch more of your videos. Thank you for sharing!!!!!!
Thanks for the help with the videos and thank you for answering my questions. I had an interview and just got a call saying I passed the interview and now moving on to the next to step!!!!
Happy to help
I'm heading to my "Airport Assessment" in Kona Hawaii this Wednesday. (Its in an office building near a Costco a couple miles from the Airport ) I passed my CBT almost 2 years ago! I'm pretty sure the Pandemic added a year to my process! I think the process has changed somewhat since you tested, I completed my credit check, e86, Selective Service forms right after my contingent offer, and then WAITED. Thanks for your videos, they are helping me prepare for the assessment!
Yea it added a year to everyone's process. Which bites because the process is already drawn-out as it is.
Most people are doing virtual interviews. I guess Kona figured out how to get in-person set up.
@@theTSAguy I would have LOVED a virtual interview! I'm flying in from Arizona and a subcompact rental costs $480 for 3 days on the Big Island! Im probably spending a little more than you did when you committed yourself to drive to Jacksonville! I've been wanting to move to Hawaii for years now, so this may finally be my deciding factor!
@@jayl9920 hahaha yea donating blood plasma was a lot easier. $480 for a car, plus hotels, food and parking...I hope you got a full-time offer. I have some friends in Hawaii and they all tell me how expensive it is.
If you need help with leveraging experience to move up the ladder or to a different agency, let me know. I set up 1-on-1 services recently to help people.
@@theTSAguy Well I passed! Thanks again for your posts, your intel on the assessment questions was spot on and allowed me to concentrate on my specific anecdotes!
@@jayl9920 glad I could help. I was kinda more curious about your time in Hawaii hahaha.
I started a facebook group for you guys to compares notes about your federal hiring process and experience. Right now It's just 1 other person so I'm trying to build it up. facebook.com/groups/1202027436909288/
Just wanted you to know I watching all of your vids about TSA and it significantly helped me understand the process. I applied maybe in April or May and have now gone through the whole process and been officially offered a job and have accepted it. Orientation and training should start soon with my official starting day being Nov 8. Thanks for all your help!
Happy to help, good luck!
Congratulations!!
@@natbwill83 thanks 🙏 did class training and now doing on-site training
How do you like it so far?
@@theTSAguy I’m still OJT but I’m about to get certified for 4 basic positions until FLETC where we train for everything else. I like it. Today specifically went by extremely fast. Can’t wait to get my uniform and be fully certified. Training for FLETC is 01/16 for me. again thanks for your help with the hiring process!
Great video Fazle.
I really appreciate the info given here. I now have a better understanding of the complete application process.
…& I have a pulse so I should be good to go!
Thank you again & I’ll be recommending your videos to all that apply.
Glad I could help. Let me know if you want a video on anything specific.
If you haven't subscribed yet go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming. I made a Facebook group you can join as well. The link is below.
facebook.com/groups/1202027436909288/
You are the MVP for this Vlog! I appreciated your computer graphic & the thorough information provided regarding each step. Thank you for taking the time to break it down for us! I knew that if I needed to refer back to anything you said earlier in this video I could "Stop the process & start all over again!" 😂🤪😂🤩😍 Thanks again! 👍🏾👌🏾🤟🏾
Happy to help!
Thanks for this video. Very informative. Going for my medical on 12/01/2021 passed CBT since 11/16/2019 Airport Assessment was 11/05/2021. You are absolutely right the process is very long. But it's worth it. I guess...I can't really tell until I pass everything and start working. But I'm excited either way and happy that I made it this far.
i’m currently filling out my SF 86 E-QIP and it’s not letting me submit can anyone help me?
Check for errors, the system will not let you submit till all errors are corrected. Look for error messages in each section.
@@theTSAguy I'm waiting on my Airport Assessment now I passed CBT
It'll be a virtual interview, you'll do well!
@@theTSAguy thanks Fam any tips I'll need? How do I know I actually got the job And is it easy from here?
You don’t have to be fit “you just have to have a pulse” 🤣🤣😂😂 that legitimately made me laugh
Thanks for watching!
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming. Link to Facebook group in the description box below
Thank you for sharing this video. It is very insightful. It was greatly appreciated. Extremely thorough on the process.
Happy to help
Thank you .. I have an upcoming assessment and felt nervous about the interview but some how your video is easing my nerves. I’m still a little anxious about the questions but hopefully they won’t be too brutal
Hey Courtney, glad I can help. If you need help with interviewing and interview questions I made videos on that as well. If you need additional help we can talk 1-on-1 to better assess your needs. Don't be anxious you'll be fine, I'm here if you need anything. My contact is in the description box.
If you haven't subscribed yet go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming. I just started a facebook group a few days ago and the link is below.
facebook.com/groups/1202027436909288/
I've been waiting 2 months for my E86 to come back , and I'm super impatient but known have to wait. Just seeing 36% on my dashboard is killing me every day! I really want the job and hope it moves faster, being that the airport I applied for needs people (I have a few TSO friends there) I enjoy your videos and find them very helpful. Thank you, and God bless you, my friend . Respectfully yours
George from NY (ISP)
Have you interviewed and completed your medical exam?
Happy to help. Subscribe for more videos.
Was the s86 a pain in the ass ?
Yes it was and still is
Hello! Are you still waiting for a respond for your SF86? Have you done the medical examination?
Just passed the CBT test yesterday and accepted the contingent offer. Hoping the process doesn’t take long, really looking forward to a opportunity like this
Congrats!
How long did it take to get CBT invite after you applied?
I did a test application about 2 months ago. I got the invite within 2 weeks. After the announcement closes.
Please tell me about the CBT?
I made a video on this, subscribe to my channel and look for the CBT video. It’s called, “how to pass the CBT x-ray test”
Thanks for the tips. Fixing to schedule my CBT..
Thanks for the video. Answered a ton of questions.
Nice work!!!!
Happy to help
Hi Fazle, I wanted to thank you for this very informative and detailed video! Since my airport assessment, I have been searching high and low for answers, and I seem to always click on your video in particular. The information you provide is very reassuring for people like me, who are anxious to hear back as well as those wondering what are the next steps. I took my airport assessment on 05/06. and Then today (06/07), I got put into the final job offer and I'm currently waiting for a call back ! Hoping it all goes well from here for me.
Happy to help, you should hear back soon TSA is bleeding for people right now. I’ll have more videos up once I’m back home. Let me know if you have an video requests
Awesome video my man. Very informative. What questions do they ask at the airport assessment interview?
Watch my videos on interviewing. Those will answer most of your questions. I made an interview guide based on real interview questions and from interview questions that I predicted from jobs I applied to. I sell this for $25. If you’d like a copy, send me an email and I’ll give you instruction on how to get your copy.
I really appreciate you sharing your experience and thoughts dear- I am going to take my CBT exam today. Wish me luck!🤞
You'll be fine. Make sure to Google some baggage x-ray images before going in so you know what to expect.
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so, I'll have more videos coming.
@@theTSAguy 😬 illegal to provide information in regards to the CBT exam so you should remove that to avoid problems. Thankfully I already passed and took it by the time I saw this, but it's always important to be mindful. However, I will subscribe and I hope to learn more about TSA and do my best to form a career with TSA. I believe your perspective is quite useful to enlighten us since you have several years of experience. Thank you
Yes your right. TSA Form 1154. The caveat is that it applies to current applicants and TSA employees.
I can tell you how I prepared without telling you exactly what will be on the test. That's my only loop hole.
Nice job, well explained. 👏 thank you 😊
Its changed since covid but much of it is still the same?
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming.
Great video! Do TSO’s get physical tests like in the police academy?
Absolutely not. This will be the easiest fitness test you will ever complete.
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I have more videos I'm working on. I also created a facebook group. The link is below.
facebook.com/groups/1202027436909288/
Hi Fazle, great video as usual. Could you do a video on ways disrupted customers are dealt with?
You are so awesome. Thank you much. May God bless you🥰
Happy to help
Hi Fazle Hasnain. Great Video. Thanks! I have my CBT test scheduled September. Would you recommend any videos? I am curious about the credit check portion. Is it possible to be rejected for having low credit score or bad credit, or what's the purpose of checking your credit? Thank you. Subscribed!
Hey, check out this video for your credit check questions ruclips.net/video/tajjFxK1i7A/видео.html
For the CBT I don't have videos on that but you can check out sgtgodoy.com. He's former police officer and made software to help with the TSA CBT. I don't get any kick-back from your referral. It's just a site I found that looks like it would be helpful.
@@theTSAguy Awesome! Thank you.
Hi thank you for this! I am going to a meet the manager hiring event today before I apply. I saw this job posting on Indeed. Resume wise, I am an entry level applicant. I was wondering how hard or likely it is to get a call back or past step one, the application process, with not much experience. Also, thanks for sharing! Much appreciated
Chances are 100%. I had no experience when I applied nor did I have any idea how to write a Federal resume. This will be the easiest Federal job you will ever get.
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so, I'll have a video going up tonight.
@@theTSAguy okay thank you!
Great explanation bud I just finished the CBT yesterday and did the e86 today. I had already done the e86 prior for Top Secret clearance for a different job so it was mostly still all there making it much easier to complete. Now I’m waiting for the Airport Assessment. Thanks for this video. I am colorblind however but did pass the CBT. I can see color but can’t pass a colorblind test using Ishi hara so wondering which test they give.
yea it's a lot easier to do when all the previous info is still there. I did it from scratch 3x, i was so annoyed
Ishi hara was the test that I used yesterday.
This was very helpful, thank you
Happy to help
First let me say a big thank you for your awesome videos and quick responses. The contingent letter says you are required to electronically submit forms TSA 2811, TSA 2812 and OF 306 but there is no link to these forms. So how do you electronically submit them???
You will get those links in a separate email when you get scheduled for your airport assessment.
There's a link to the Facebook group in the description. You can join and ask the people in the group who are currently in the process your questions. They can give you real time information.
How long does the medical portion part take along with the background check?
Will me being ex military police help speed up the process?
Medical takes a few hours, background cash take 90 days to get your interview scheduled and then another 90 to you get a final result. You get an interim clearance to your full investigation clears. There's no way to speed up the process even if you're former military or police. Every agency does your investigation all over again, unless you're getting an upgrade in clearance within the same agency.
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'm putting up more videos as soon as my work schedule stabilizes again
Thank you for your video. It was very helpful
Happy to help, good luck!
Very important information good video
Passed my Airport Assessment via phone interview ( I’m guessing due to COVID ), but I’m currently working on my E-86 forms. I’m hoping I can fill everything out correctly with no errors and it goes all smoothly and gets me onto the next portion.
Your paperwork and medical exam will all be done together, so you'll a busy next few weeks. Once the SF-86 is considered complete you'll move to the ready pool.
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming
@@theTSAguy I’m only confused on the Airport Assessment because I didn’t actually go to the airport and do an assessment but was just scheduled to do a phone interview ( which I’m assuming I passed ). I heard others go to airports and get finger printed etc.. but as of right now my current/last email is to complete my E-86 form within 21 days. Does that seem accurate sir?
Yea don't worry about it. Every airport has its own procedure. Due to covid TSA had to adapt to current situation.
@@theTSAguy Yes sir, I appreciate the responses. I’ll be sure to update as I go. Wish me luck!
@@theTSAguy UPDATE: Passed Interview. Submitted E86. Moving into Background, Medical and Credit check.
I applied two years ago and finally got my assessment last week . I went took my medical and filled out my e86 a day after my interview . How much longer do u think it'll be till I'm in the ready pool . I applied to Bush airport in Houston , Tx . Idk if that's considered a Big or Small airport .
Depending on the size of your airport and what their hiring needs are...might be a week to a few months. At ATL when I applied, it was less than a month.
Houston Bush Int'l is a major global hub, so should be less than a month.
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Yea got this same email this morning was wondering. Went to the site to register with my SS and it said already on file so I’m guessing I gotta wait for my assessment
Very nicely done.
Thanks for watching!
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming.
Thanks for all the informations 🥰👍🙏🏾
Happy to help!
Fantastic informational video. Once TSA gives final job offer, can you pick the dates for orientation/training or are the dates set for you?
You’ll can negotiate a start date but the rest is chosen for you
Steps have changed a little bit, it's now application received, CBT, CJO, SService, AA, Med/Drug, background, ready pool, Final job offer, Entry on duty, Welcome to tsa.
Yea I figured as much. Appreciate the update.
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so, I'll have more videos coming.
Very Helpful Thank you!
Happy to help, let me know if you have any questions.
Nice video bro very engaging
Happy to help. Go ahead a subscribe for more videos
I'm waiting to be contacted for the airport assessment. What kind of questions do they ask at the interview?
Hey The videos links below will explain what will be asked in interviews and how they will ask. Including how to answer questions and interview structure.
Interview structure - ruclips.net/video/9P1ArtzquEw/видео.html
How to answer questions - ruclips.net/video/RQGf45oOlH4/видео.html
Types of questions asked - ruclips.net/video/ihr3skIZ1sQ/видео.html
If you haven't already subscribed, go ahead and do so. I have a video going up today.
I have a set of TSA and Federal interview questions I developed over the last 10 years with a 60% accuracy rate. Some are from my own interviews. I also provide interview prep and resume writing help. My contact is in the description, reach out for details.
@@theTSAguy Thank you!
Hello does the credit score has to be high to be consider for the job?
Not at all, you just have to show your not drowning in debt.
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming
Love your videos man! I tried to email you but some reason it wouldn’t go thru
91ambitions@gmail.com
I had it spelled wrong, I just went and fixed it
Thank you so much for all of your info-sharing on the TSA hiring process! I have a couple of questions: Do part time hires attend the same (as FT) 2-wk training in GA? Do part time TSO's get health insurance and retirement benefits? Thank you!
Yes to both of your questions
"You guessed it!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Do you get to keep the uniform after leaving the TSA.
You can.... if you give back the patches or anything that has TSA/DHS markings on them. I took off the patches and kept the jackets, those were actually good quality. The rest I put in a plastic bags and gave back. Even gave back the socks just to troll them 🤣🤣
the goat i watch all his video finally today got interview..
Hello Mr Fazle
Can you do the interview videos and explain each question what they are looking for and how to answer it?
Thank you
Hey Yunxiong, I made videos on this as well. The links are below to each video. I made a facebook group you can join as well. The link is in the description box.
Structure of Federal Interviews - ruclips.net/video/9P1ArtzquEw/видео.html
Answering Entry Level Interview Questions - ruclips.net/video/NX-FW1HpR8s/видео.html
Answering Interview Questions Effectively - ruclips.net/video/RQGf45oOlH4/видео.html
Predicting Interview Questions - ruclips.net/video/ihr3skIZ1sQ/видео.html
Writing Federal Resumes - ruclips.net/video/JbLY0aSpFiU/видео.html
Is this job physically demanding; such as continuous lifting? Also are there many 55 and over?
No, this is a very easy job. Just need a very comfortable pair of shoes because of all the standing. The lifting is continuous but not in the sense that it's exhausting. The conveyor does all the work, you only touch a bag if you're physically looking at what is inside.
If you're interested in Federal employment in general as well as the TSA, then please subscribe. I have another video coming out on Friday.
Run as far away from the post office as you can!
@@nyimariley lol
I’m now on the background check process. How long does it usually take?
6/17-Applied
6/29- CBT
6/29- Contingent Offer
6/30- SF-86 Completion
7/13- Airport Assessment
8/10- Passed Medical Assessment
8/10-Waiting on Background Check
Get your SF86 done ASAP. Don’t worry about how long it takes, it can be a while. You’ll be able to start with interim clearance as long as your SF86 is submitted error free.
@@theTSAguy I completed that in June through e-qip
So you’re waiting for your SF86 to be reviewed for errors. You’ll find out in 21 days if you have any that need to be be corrected. After that you’re just waiting for a start date
@@theTSAguy cool. Thanks
@@DB-jv7vi did you start yet?
Thank you so much for taking the time out to get us all this great information!!! I just have one question.. I heard you say that they pull your credit report.. do I have to have great credit? Because I’m currently working on mines now and it’s not that good yet!
No, you just need to show that you l are able to keep up with your bills without drowning and that you have been paying on-time
Okay great thanks so much for your help!! Keep doing what you’re doing!! Subscribed!!!
Happy to help
Info is good…passed my cbt today…waiting for airport interview
Congrats, watch my videos on interviewing to get ready. If you need additional help let me know
Is it weird that they are doing my background check before my airport interview? I thought that came after
Absolutely normal. After the CBT there’s no specific order of events, everything else happens simultaneously.
Hi! I just took my airport assessment. I was extremely nervous. After the interview they told me to make sure I look out for an email on what the next steps will be. Do u think that’s a positive sign that I passed?
Yea you’re good, I’ll d you failed you’d be notified by COB
Did you have your interview virtually and if so do you know which app was used..? I have an interview coming up and can’t remember what was mentioned.
@@jadajada1181 I went through the process back in 2011. Everything changed due to covid. I think it was a zoom call. You should have gotten the details in your scheduling email. The link to the facebook group is in the description box. You can request access to the group and the people in the group. Majority of them have already interviewed and received offers.
Mayanah. I took my airport assessment around 3 weeks ago. They use WebEx. I within a day or two received confirmation I passed. Last week, took my Medical. Fazle appeared to have taken all those at one time. I'm experiencing it with little steps. I've already turned in my e-86 which was a pain in the ass. My credit is excellent and so is my background. I had to take an early retirement selling engineering plastics. I'm 64 and collecting my SS. I don't need full time employment. Just a part time gig and this is not a career move for me. I honestly cannot see how anyone could survive on the little money they make.
@@MrPolymers hi and yes I’m experiencing little steps as well. I passed my AA about 3 weeks ago. I already completed my e-86. Haven’t heard anything as of yet regarding my background. They did mail me my medical kit for my medical evaluation but it’s still pending to schedule an appointment. The process is a little slow but I’m just going to stay positive. I’m hoping I can be done with everything and start by the summer or sooner. Keeping my fingers crossed.
How’s the starting salary in the state where you’re from?
I worked at the Atlanta airport and my starting was $15.50. TSA and FAA are on an antiquated pay scale, so the pay is a lot different from the rest of the government. I left to a different agency with in DHS back in 2013, so I'm no longer on the TSA pay scale.
If you want to ball park what you will be paid. Look up the GS-5 pay in your locality. Then subtract 10k off that. If you're part-time, after you subtract 10k, then you divide by 2.
I never intended on staying at TSA passed 2 years. So I didn't care much about pay. I just needed a foot-in-the-door.
I'll have a video going up tomorrow and more videos about the TSA and Federal promotion structure, life after TSA and how to transition between Federal agencies.
If you haven't already subscribed, go ahead and do so, that way you don't miss the videos.
@@theTSAguy how are you? I wanted to ask you a question
@@kennethreese234 yea what's up?
@@theTSAguy I got an email about the sf86. Then I had heard of your credit is not that good that you will be disqualified. My credit score was 700 until recently I had a medical procedure done and was out of work for a month. So I ran my credit cards up a little. Plus I have a bankruptcy coming off my credit this September. I wasn’t offered to take the airport assessment yet.
@@theTSAguy did you get my message?
I’m going to take my AA soon! Pretty nervous ngl your videos are helping me a lot to be prepared. But weird enough they sent me the e86 before the AA and so I did it. I don’t know if what i did wrong but yeah…
yea they started to send the SF-86 out sooner now so people can get it done without fighting with the 20 day timeline. I have an interview guide made for govt interviews. Send me an email if you're interest. Good luck!
Took the CBT test on Wednesday completely different from the Midway airport position in Chicago. More math and matching questions. Got my tentative offer two days later and and submitted the forms just now waiting for the code to submit for background check.
So there’s 2 different CBTs being administered simultaneously?
@@theTSAguy yes one is memorizing patterns, geometry questions, able to click certain objects quickly in a certain amount of time. I was studying for a week the X-ray images and examples of English language that Ik I wouldn’t have a issue with 😅😂.
@andrewgarcia952 ok so you’re taking the next test then
I like your video thank you so much
Glad I can help. If you have any video requests let me know. If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'm have more videos coming. I made a Facebook group as well. The link is below.
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Your Videos are really helpful! I’m
Now @36% started feb 21. Been on freeze for 2 months after completing the 1157 package for selective services exemption. Your input regarding this failure to register, even if its unknowing or its not willfully. Got my naturalization without being informed about it, at 26.
Yea there's a lot of loop holes. I never knew i had to register. I was auto-registered some how, so I don't know what happens if you don't register or the different exemptions available.
As long as you send it, you're fine.
Hey the TSA Guy. I came to the USA as an immigrant and then became a citizen. I came here when I was like 31 so I was not registered for selective service. My application is now at selective service, so how do I pass that area knowing I could not Register for selective service and was not an American.
You just say you didn’t register and then file for a waiver
@@theTSAguy How do you file that waiver? own words in paragraph form? I'm having to redo mine since , I never heard about my application. Having the Pearson Vue test tommorow , did some research its about spatial skills, new test may replace cbt.
Thank you so much for this video really helpful. I have my Airport Assessment in November here @Honolulu. So im wondering what step/when do you go to FLETC?
You go to FLETC once you’re hired and there’s an available date to send you
Hi sir! Great video! However, could you tell me when does training take place after the airport assessment and its process/timeline at the training facility? Thank you!
Training happens once you’re hired. Training is about 2 months from start to finish
Honestly glad I found this video but just got a letter that I failed my medical exam and now I’m worried about how I failed it due to I was sick when doing my medical exam but couldn’t reschedule my appointment
Just complete the appeal paperwork, you’ll be fine
is there like a video telling what are the type of questions they do to you in the airport assessment?
Yes I made an interview video
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I took my practice interview questions and i made a guide out of it. If you're interested send me and email and I'll give you details on how to get a copy of my guide.
I accepted the conditional offer. Take my medical assessment tomorrow.
Good luck!
THANK GOD YOU AWNSERED MY QUESTION. My medical exam is tomorrow. I'm around 72-79 pounds (my scale says like 74 but when i went to the doctor i was 79) and Ive struggled with trying to gain weight for YEARS. I really want this job and I know its going to be hard for someone tiny as me BUT I NEEDDDD MONEEYY
Yea you're fine. I worked with one person who is medically classified as a dwarf. She had no problems, if an item was too big or too heavy one of us was always around to help out.
@@theTSAguy omg thank u so much dude OH MY GODDD ❤️
I’ve been in your shoes, if you watch the video on how I got my first government job you’ll see that we’re not so different lol
Wow I'm 90 lb, I'm premature. You're so small and little and you're sooo cute!
Good video
Happy to help
Hi and thank you for your video, I had a question in regards to the credit check I’m currently going through a bankruptcy it’s not finished yet but I applied for tsa and got the email saying to schedule the CBT test will this disqualify.
No this is not an automatic disqualifying factor. The investigator will look at your entire financial history to gauge your level of financial irresponsibility. The investigator will be asking you a LOT of invasive questions because they want to make sure your not a liability to national security.
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming. Theres a link to the Facebook group in the description box as well. You can join and freely ask any questions to the group.
I am subscribed now!
Lol thank you!!
Should I withdraw multiple application since I don’t want to get an offer for an out of state position I applied to in past
How difficult is physical testing
@@bettyjagan367 physical testing is easy, its just simple lifting, standing, walking... nothing hard
@@theTSAguy what about my other question thanks
Great videos Fazle! My son just completed the background check six days ago. All previous steps completed. At what point would he be sent to the training grounds in Georgia, after the oath of office? Do they normally give the new hire time to give a previous employer two week notice? Thank you.
He will be sent to GA after he is fully onboarded and a slot for him to go to GA is available.
Your son will be given a choice of start dates to choose from so he will be able to let his employer know.
@@theTSAguy I think I got it. He would begin his employment and training at his hiring airport and when a slot opens, he would travel to Ga. Thanks again.
@@theTSAguy Fazle, a little over a month after the background check my son received his start date yesterday 6/12. Although part time, he’s got his foot in the door.
Thanks again.
@briankeaveney9107 happy to hear it!
Applied in early April or May. Now (almost September) I’ve been in ready pool for just over 2 weeks. I know it’s early but I’m becoming nervous that I won’t get in. I’m looking for another job for now.
Don’t put all you hopes into one job if you’re qualified for others that pay more. The speed of you hiring will depend on how fast your airport is hiring.
Larger airports = higher turnover = faster hiring
Hi there Fazle, Is FLETC training suitable for moms with little ones ? is home airport training an option?
You won’t be able to take you kids to FLETC unless you have some one to live off campus with them. I don’t think home airport training is an option anymore. FLETC for TSA was started to deliver a nationwide standardized training program. You can ask in the interview or on your first day at orientation if you take the job.
Hi there, I have followed you since I passed the CBT exams. I already completed the e-86 forms and submitted them, and I am currently waiting for my airport assessment. That was July 31, 2023. I received an email telling me to wait as the processing procedure is on a first-come, first-serve basis. I checked my email daily, but it's already September 10, 2023, and I am still waiting to hear from the TSA. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Security clearance won’t be quick and it never has been. All you can do is wait for OIG to complete your vetting. It’s usually 120 days but it can take longer depending on backlogs and clearance priorities.
Hi Fazle, how does the credit check affect your hiring chances whether scores in 500 or 600 or 700s. thanks
I am set that in this video. Understanding the Federal Security Clearance Process
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Hi, it is very useful information!! But I have a question since you apply the job in may 2010 and finally get the offer in July 2011. Is it common to take up to a year to be hired? Thank you sooooo much!
Yes very common, but now that TSA lost most of their people did to covid (they quit) the hiring will go faster since travel is coming back. I actually applied in 2009 and got hired in 2011. The dates on my Candidate Dashboard a published incorrectly. I don't know why but that's what HRAccess did. Took me 22 months to get hired. The fastest I've seen it go is 90 days. I'm working 1-on-1 with one subscriber now to get him prepped for his interview. Took him a year to get to the Airport assessment phase. He applied last year. If you haven't already subscribed please do so. I'll have more videos coming, it's just taking a bit to get them out since my computer isn't built to video edit.
@@theTSAguy thank you so much! Already subscribed! Appreciate your help!
@@liuhelen9066 Let me know if you want me to address anything specific. I'm doing two videos this month that are at the request of other people
I passed the CBT Test on 6/25/19 and just received an invitation to the Airport Assessment (Kona, Hawaii) yesterday, so be patient!
I recently applied and now i have an interview in a few days. I live in Michigan and there are open vacancies. Your steps are quite different from what I am experiencing. So my question to you is, do I have the steps mixed up or things vary from state to state? I applied, I took a test, I received an email with task to complete including the e 86, now im due for the interview. Im extremely nervous because Ive been with my current employer for 24 years. I havent done an interview in 11 years, so i am trying to gain as much info and insight as possible because my retiring phase of life depends on those great benefits youve previously mentioned. Thanks for all youve done tohelp people like me!
The only things that happen "in order" are the CBT and ready pool. TCBT comes first and the ready pool is last. Everything else between CBT and ready pool is initiated concurrently after you pass the CBT.
My email is in the description box. Reach out to me for interview help.
@@theTSAguy I just completed the Interview today. I was through Microsoft Teams. Do you know what comes next? Also, how long does it take to receive your 14 character registration code for e-QIP?
@saintdouglv1591 for your e-QIP code, you should have gotten it already if not then after your interview. Keep checking your spam as well. You’re still waiting on security clearance, drug test, med checks and finger prints. All that gets initiated at the same time.
Thank You . What is group interview after after when I passed the TSA CBT TEST? ?
You will be scheduled for an interview by the local TSA corporate office. You will be scheduled with multiple people on the same day but you will interview alone with a panel of 1-3 people.
Hi, thanks for the video. So I’ve taken the CBT and passed it for one location. However, another location opened up, and I put in the application. My question is would I need to take the CBT again for the other location although I’ve passed it before?
No, you just take the CBT once and you can apply to multiple openings
Im taking my CBT Monday. Im honestly very nervous about the X-Ray portion. What other items besides Guns, Knives, Explosives, are considered prohibited? Would something like computers, or shoes, be something I would mark as “hold” on the exam?
They won’t make you focus on just weapons, they want to see that you can just recognize objects in general. You might have to look for shoes, forks, cameras, anything. Go to google and look up “X-ray baggage images” then click on “images” and go through those images. That’s close to what you will see on the test
Update : I passed the CBT and received a contingent offer. The test wasn’t exactly what I was suspecting but I am definitely glad I studied non the less!
Congrats
Hi Fazle! Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience. I am in the beginning phase trying to schedule the CBT but there appears to be a glitch on the candidate portal. There is nothing to click on. Do you know any work around to schedule the CBT? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks
You should be getting an email to schedule your CBT. There is nothing in the candidate portal to click on
@@theTSAguy yes, I have the email to schedule and it instructs me to click on a link. But there is no link.
Send an email to the help desk and let them know.
Thank you, will do.
@@brandiwaymer1294 this happened to me too. I called the airport I was applying for and spoke to someone from the tsa department and they sent me an email with a new link and it worked. it might be better to call because they told me its a long response when you email them. (I emailed them the day before I called and I still haven't heard back from them) so I suggest calling, unless it worked by now!
This needs to be updated showing the revised candidate portal. The new one has different steps in the process.
I agree with you, I don't have access to the new portal I transferred agencies.
I just got into the ready pool at ATL airport...How long do you think it will be before I get a hire date?
That I don't have that answer but for me it's was less than 3 weeks till I was contacted with a start date.
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I passed my CBT this morning! What type of errors needed corrections on the e86?
This was 12 years ago, the e-QIP system has changed since then and it'll catch all your errors before it allows you to submit now
Hey! I watched your video and your very informative! I had a question about the gateway eOrientation, the gateway the send you from the offer letter. What happens if you don’t complete it before the due date? Will you still be able to go to orientation day? Will you lose the job?
It depends on how that airport wants to handle it but most likely your hire date will be pushed back until you complete it. Are you unable to finish it on time? If so then let the hiring office know and give a reason as to why. That way they aren’t left wondering.
@@theTSAguy I’m unable to complete it on time as my account is locked.
Let the hiring office know, they’ll unlock it for you
@@theTSAguy the due date is march 13 Sunday, so today basically. I tried to contact them before no response presumably because it’s the weekend, I’ve also contacted them on Friday before and no response. My account is locked most likely due to inactivity but it hasn’t been 30 days yet. There still could be other reasons. Orientation day is march 28, entry of date is the 27th. My biggest concern is the job itself. Did I lose the job because I couldn’t fill out the gateway orientation forms on time? Do I still have the job but things are delayed? What will happen? I will definitely let them know asap and explain everything.
It’s cool, breathe…lol, you didn’t lose the job. Just let them know. The local office will get you sorted out
I applied on 6/02/23, for MCO ORLANDO AIRPORT Took and passed the CBT on 6/09/23. Received my contingent offer on 6/10/23. Filled out all the paperwork needed along with the e86 on 7/6/23. invited for the Airport assessment. went in and also did my fingerprints and pictures and don't now what next the new candidate portal it does not say anything mines say on the top I have 100% completion but does not if Iam in the ready pool? what should I do i have send an email but no response back.
The progress tracker in the candidate portal is just an info-graphic. If that does not update then there is still nothing to worry about. You're waiting on security clearance and drug testing. Once everything clears then you will be moved to the "ready pool". You'll get an email notifying.
Hi! Thank you for the detailed video. I have a question. I took the new CBT exam and never got the results from them. A few days later I got an email with the conditional offer. I accepted and filled out a bunch of forms with deadline dates. At this point the E-Qip is the only form pending but I have not been given the code for it. I had applied for the TSA position 2 years and a code was provided to me but that has long expired. I reached out to the helpdesk email but response since a week. Any advice for me. I read on various forums that people reach out to the airports with similar issues but i have no contact with any airport staff that can help me with logging into the E-QiP website.
You passed, just wait for the next steps
What are the fingerprints for? & what are they looking for in the background check? Can you elaborate what exactly the questions are about background check? Thanks
The fingerprints are part of the background check. They check to see if you have any active wants or warrants. For the details on the background check watch the video I made on it.
Hello, thank you for your video! I'm at the last step in the hiring process. I passed all my exams and tests. I filled our the e-qip or form 86 and they have send it back to me. I made sure everyting is correct and this is about 2 weeks ago. Do you know how long it took in your case until it came back from the correction? This process takes so long ...
They will go back and forth as many times as they need to in order to correct all errors, I had 6 revisions when I did it. They won’t tell you if it’s all correct, you’ll just move into the ready pool after you complete all steps in the hiring process.
@@theTSAguy Thank you so much for telling me. So, I will not be notified if I pass the background check or not and I will also not be notified when they put me into the ready pool. Unfortunately, I'm not able to see my process in the candidate portal for some kind of reason. This would mean that I have to wait until the ask me to go to Georgia some day or they might never contact me and I will never get another notification after I send my correction of the e86. Right?
Thank you so much for the answer!!
You will be notified of everything via the candidate portal
@@theTSAguy thanks for your answer 😘
Hello Fazle nice to meet u and thank you for the info in this tsa Process :)
Question i just uploading my SF-86 , now it shows in my candidate portal im in the assessment tab. So what is the assessment ?
That’s the interview phase
They do the interview before the medical and background ?
Also I sent a request to your Facebook group still waiting to be added … Also anything I should know about the interview question i mights be ask etc…
After the CBT, everything pretty much happens all at once
I’ll add you tonight. I made a video on federal interview structure and on interview questions
I'm stuck on "schedule CBT" test step....website link does not work! I've reached out to help desk twice and no one can help me!!! 🤦🏽♀
When did you get the link?
I’m not sure if you answered this , but what do you recommend on attire to the airport assessment interview? Suit or is jeans and a button up shirt okay ?
The airport assessment is now virtual via Webex due to COVID. When doing virtual interviews you can wear a button-up shirt. I usually throw on a tie and sport coat to show them I'm serious about the job. Even when I do phone interviews I still wear a suit and tie just to get into the proper interview mind set.
I actually cover dress-code in my video on interviewing.
When it comes to interviews you always want to dress conservatively. There have been multiple reports of people passing the CBT but still received rejection notices due to showing up in jeans. The rejection notice literally stated, "Failure to adhere to professional attire". I too thought that was taking it too far but the TSA does require testing sites to complete candidate evaluation forms. The forms do ask about how the candidate is dressed and punctuality.
During my in-person interview in 2011 there were several people that showed up in jeans. One guy even had on a sweater vest and a tie with nice jeans that he ironed. Long story-short....I never saw any them again.
Ask yourself this, if you were a federal hiring manager and your candidate walked in wearing jeans, would you hire them to represent your agency?
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Thank you man I appreciate that. I am scheduled for an in person interview here on the Big Island of Hawaii. I got the date and time as well as the address to meet in person. Definitely nervous and only due to the thoughts of what if I wear the wrong Attire.
Wear some khakis or dress pants and a button down. Throw on a tie when you get inside. Just no jeans. I’m sure it’s usually too hot to wear suit jacket lol
Thank you Fazle, feel better already 👍. Yes it’s blazing on Kona side. Thanks for all the awesome information, Stay Blessed. 🤙
Happy to help
I’ve been going through the hiring process for 25 months rite after I passed my medical/drug test they shut down the candidate dashboard website and said the new one would launch April 5, however the new site is still not up yet and all I need left it’s my background check. Almost there but it’s been a long journey.
To me 22 months, so I know the feeling. It's just how they designed the process. Hang in there.
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You should check back at candidates.tsa.dhs.gov. because the new dashboard has been up for a couple months. Make sure your application didn't get lost in the shuffle!
@@jayl9920 I’ve tried logging into that site weekly for months I don’t have access. I’ve also emailed the hell desk many times and they always tell me I just have to wait fir an email that will give me access to the new site. Whenever I ask for an eta in that email they just say they have no timeframe yet.
They rerouting you back to USAjobs and all you see is your application. When you click on your application it only giving information about the job and not showing you how far along in the process you are like how the other candidate dashboard use to.
@@AshleySeales exactly I’ve sent out many emails but they just said to have patience and that I’m one of many currently dealing with this issue. I’m sure soon enough the email will come through, I’ve made it this far 🙏🏽
When you apply, are you applying for any airport or just one airport? What happens if you move in-between the time that you apply and your airport assessment?, etc
You’re applying to one airport, but you can apply to multiple airports. Nothing happens if you move, you still continue in the hiring process
I learned much things from your video and highly appreciate though. And fully understood all process but one question. I will get lawful permanent resident card as soon so can I apply TSA? Because I cannot find any possibility or impossibility information.
No, you must be a US citizen in order to apply. Once you're a citizen then you can start applying for US Government jobs.
@@theTSAguy thank you for prompt reply and well noted.
Happy to help. You can prepare your resume now so you're ready to apply later.
Hi, I’m hoping you can answer this question.. i got my EOD date and offer letter it says i have to background check again but didn’t i have that done before entering ready Pool? Do they run it again
You’re fine, it’s talking about your SF-86. You’ll get an interim clearance to start, then have a full investigation interview later.
I just passed my CBT today and accepted the contingent officer. the next step says selective service but it doesn’t give me instructions on what to do for that step. the step after that says airport assessment. Am i just supposed to be waiting it out ? it hasn’t given me any forms to fill out
Your going to be emailed forms to complete. You'll also get a link and access code in 2 separate emails to begin completing your SF-86. You'll get either an email or phone call to schedule your airport assessment.
I was sent a link saying to do my SF-86 paperwork, but it is asking me for a code to fill it out and they did not send me one. No one will reply to my emails or calls and I am running out of days any advice.
Hey Harold, you're the 3rd person that's brought this up. Right now you're only option is to contact HRAccess or I would contact you POC that scheduled your airport assessment and let them know. Being unable to contact HRAceess is a new problem that's surfaced during COVID. Right now you guys are going through the growing pains of the agency HR process having to adapt to new processes.
The good news is since you're military I'm sure you needed a security clearance for your MOS and already completed a SF-86. So your information should already be saved in the database and all you'd need to do it just update.
This is the only part of the process where my advice is limited.
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Is there a required length of time to serve as a TSO? Could not find information on the contract
No work contract, you can resign at any time.
I am on the e86 form of the process and have been stuck on this portion for about a week now. I need a registration code in order to sign up and I don’t have access to that. I have tried calling every number and emailing and I haven’t gotten a response or they don’t have the info that I need. Can you please help me
Look in your junk mail search "registration code". I spoke to about 3 prior people who found it there. If you join the Facebook group, there's prior there that had the same problem that can help you through it. Libk in the description.
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How long will we be at the training camp or school in Atlanta?
Mine was in-huose training back in 2011.NOw it's all done at FLETC in GA. I forgot how long that was. I want to say 8 weeks but don't quote me.
Hi I recently applied to a tsa position. It said they were accepting applications until 6/15. Does that mean they had positions available? Or would it be the same process?
Hey Alexa,
TSA leaves the posting open till the due date. Whoever applies will start going through the process after the posting closes. There will always be positions available because turn over numbers are astronomical. The job posting closing date is just a way to control the flood gates and keep an adequate supply of candidates in the hiring pipeline. Hiring is a year round process. You can always apply to one airport and then contact HRAccess and tell them to transfer your application to another airport. So don't worry about dates.
Ex. If there's 50 spots open, and 150 apply. Then all 150 will go through the hiring process. You will all sit in the "Ready Pool" until it's your turn to get a start date as more openings come up. Then rinse and repeat.
If you haven't subscribed yet go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming. Also I made a facebook group for people in the Federal employment hiring process to compares notes and ask questions. Link is below.
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Hi im testing for the computer based test tomorrow. Can you tell me what are the other requirements they look for once i get the offer? Do I need to have a certain credit score, do i have to be free of debt or under a certain amount. Any small details that will hault you from progressing in the process
Debts are fine just make sure you’re not in delinquency or default. Once you pass the CBT don’t worry about the specifics of the qualifications. You’ll automatically get an interview and progress through to the ready pool once once you complete all the steps in the hiring process. Just don’t fail the interview.