I'll be 52 in August...just got in the Ready Pool with TSA..I'm DEFINITELY using it as a stepping stone. Turns out you never know where life will take you. 🙏🤞
It’s a great low stress job that doesn’t go home with you, use your past professional experience to move into into areas of government when you’re ready
I’m 58. I hope I’m not crazy 😂 I just got into the pipeline at a TSA hiring event yesterday because my current job will likely lay me off soon. I hope this is a smart move. I’m a patient guy who can become more patient.
Been with TSA 3 years and everything your saying is so true. You have to pay your dues. Everyone needs to know that USA jobs is all about keywording and formatting of your resume. The government likes tenure. Don’t expect to put in 1 or 2 years and transfer where ever . I work in the DMV and trust me this place is all about who you know and who knows you. Not one way. We get a lot of transfers from other airport just because HQ is so close. It’s a struggle expect to network and connect before growing that’s all im saying
Spot on using it as a stepping stone. Got my associates degree in counter terrorism, about to finish my bachelors in homeland security. I also have 9 years in the Marine Corps trying to go border patrol once I’m done in the military in January trying to use TSA so I can keep working for the federal government while I wait on the border patrol process that way I can keep working towards my federal retirement as well as gain something else to put on my boarder patrol application. It also seems to be a stable enough job to work at while I work towards my masters degree in homeland security! Just finished my CBE hoping the rest of the process goes smoothly
Will be taking my physical this coming 27th! Have previous government experience and will use this to finish my final semester in obtaining my Bachelors degree and to also leverage myself into something better. Your videos really helped be to get through the overall evualation process in becoming a TSO officer.
Hey man, I loved your video. Got tons of value from your video. Your tone and speed were what made the video comprehensible. I acquired a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Mangement Aviation with a 4.0 GPA and now I am looking to acquire a MBA and Juris Doctor and hoping that this is a steeping stone to getting a job that can satisfy my pursuits to finally begin a family. I am so scared to father children because I have not a steady income that I am still to have any children though I will be celebrating my two year anniversary with my wife. Hope to befriend you and get as much advice as I have from this video personally.-FPO
Hey TSA guy! I have my interview tomorrow morning and I can’t wait for it. I’m excited and nervous at the same time. Honestly though I’m going to use this as a stepping stone to get into law enforcement, for me it doesn’t matter the agency but I want to be in one. Wish me luck!
Thanks @TSAGuy. I am two days into my career with the TSA. I like what you said. I can see myself becoming an instructor. I am so new that I am not aware of what other positions might become available to me.
I just started the process, just passed the CBT test and trying to go into TSA to obtain the experience, give back to this country and open doors to higher jobs.
This video and your channel as a whole is very informative and helpful. I just passed my airport assessment and I would like to move onto another agency such as ICE or CBP or local law enforcement. Great video!
Glad I could help. A lot of TSA employees go to CBP since the job functions are highly similar. All options are great choices. The type of work will vary greatly based on which agency (Federal or local) you end up going to. If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I also provide help with career planning, resume writing and interview prep.
I am applying to use this as a stepping stone. I really want to work with Immigration and go to law school. I have a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Master’s Degree in Forensic Science High Technology Crime. I currently work with IRS , just started as Contact Representative. However, I am seasonal full time. TSO is permanent instead of seasonal.Just concerned for our safety while we work with the public( if a customer becomes very irritated).
My advice if you’re asking…you have way too many things going on. I would pick one and focus on that. Either focus on the stepping stone and then work your way up or go to law school and work in private practice or find a law firm. I too had the same plan and thought of going to law school after I was hired by immigration. I later decided against it and just focused on building from immigration. It worked out well for me. Since you already have work experience I would focus on building your law school application. I have friends who are in immigration private practice and they clear about $5k-$8k minimum per client. Better to be and entrepreneur then to be on someone else’s payroll. Good luck with your career and law school. You’ll do well.
I’d say go through with the process, get hired and work till you get into law school. I worked with someone who went to law school and worked part-time at TSA. When he graduated and passed his bar he quit TSA and leveled up. Sounds like you have a great resume going. If you want I can put you in touch with my contacts who can give you law school/career guidance. Send me an email and I’ll contact my friends. Just know that law school is a 6-figure financial commitment.
@@theTSAguy Oh thank you so much for the advice and information . I am about to email you. Yes, I would like to attend law school part time. I will email you with more information. Thank you so much God bless
Thank you very much. Great Video! I am looking to relocate to south Florida and look forward to applying to TSA. I currently hold a BS in criminal justice admin. I believe I’d be in group 2. I have been a police office and currently am a 911 dispatcher for 16 years. Thanks again for this video.
No problem! It's all about the amount work you put in. If you havent subscibed go ahead and do so. i'll have more videos coming. There's link for Facebook group in the description box.
I am 45 and in the Eligibility Pool. I have no intentions of moving to another job, but maybe. I just want a good career and benefits for next 20+ years. I’m not educated, nor have much experience outside of residential construction.
Did you start yet? Or still in the pool? I’m turning 42 this month (May 2024) and I recently applied for TSO, and have my test coming up next week. I too have no intentions of moving to another job.
Bro I need to get in contact with you I been working at Tsa but I want to move to a better federal job. In the meantime I will continue watching your videos good stuff man
Thanks for your videos! I found them because I received a TJO for a TSO role and searched YT for hiring process videos. I’ve completed all the onboarding forms except for the e86 (I’m waiting for a username and password to complete the form in eApp). The reason I applied for and am interested in the TSO role is because I’m a cybersecurity student. The role and subject matter I’m studying align, and the schedule they’re hiring for is part-time, so it works with being a student. My goal is to become a Penetration Tester and I’m focusing on getting into the fall 2025 DoD CySP to achieve my career goal.
Thank you for making this video! I'm currently in the process of becoming a TSO officer. I have my associate degree in criminal justice and my bachelor's degree in Digital Forensic. I would like to move to another agency or go higher in the ranks. What are some positions or agencys you think would be a great fit for me ?
You can go into almost anything you want. There is no set career path. Start looking into jobs that are in the 1801 job series. These are compliance type jobs and require analytical skills. Go to USAJOBS and search "1801" in the keywords. You'll easily qualify for 90% of those jobs.
I’m currently doing my sf86 form and it’s so frustrating the amount of information they need. Working at tsa is definitely a stepping stone for me. It would be my first federal job and I’m hoping to get plenty of experiences there so later on I can move to bigger and better. Idk what that is as yet though.
Hi Fazle, I recently was accepted into the waiting pool, however; I never really wanted to be any of those for mentioned careers. Not truly sure what I’d like to do long term, but I enjoy people for the most part & I feel TSA would drastically change that. Plus, the job description itself sort of stinks. Should I continue with this path choice?
Hey Jason, there isn't a firm yes/no answer to this question. This depends on your end goal. If you take the job at TSA, make sure you have an exit plan or else you will get stuck. My advice is this, continue exploring career options, look into starting a business if you don't like working for other people, but have a game plan in mind. Once you get a final job you can decide what you want to do then. I have coached other people in the past that have been in your similar situation. If you want to talk 1-on-1 my contact is the description. If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I don't focus on just TSA or Federal employment. I do a lot of career coaching and professional development. Let me know if that helps.
You can still leave to a different position within the federal government. It's all about how you leverage your experience. Since I had your job before I know exactly how to market your experience and jobs you'd be an excellent fit for. I can make suggestions but I need to know what other experience you have a well. Yes you have TSA, but I know you have other qualifications as well that you developed from other jobs or positions you held in the past. If you need help with that feel free to contact me. My email is in the description box.
9 years here of being mostly PAX..tired of the drama and BS that mostly involves coworkers/leads/supervisors..I was thinking of bidding baggage only AM to get away from it all
Great video and information. I am 24 and i have 2 years in unarmed security experience and also 4+ years with management roles. I am expected to be hired with the TSA soon. How long should I be with TSA and what other career paths should i be looking into? Thank you.
I applied for TSA and took my exam, but I’m pretty sure I failed. The new CBT test with the 2D to 3D imaging messes with me. I can match some edges just find, other edges my mind simply can’t comprehend. You have to do the test completely in your head as you are given no paper nor can you request any. Then again who knows, I never received my test score and it’s been over a week. I wish they would go back to the Xray test, at least that test makes sense. And the fact that if you fail the test twice you can never become a TSA agent is rather stupid, considering that TSA is really hurting for people to work all across the US. Imagine if they did that with the military lol, our armed forces would be nonexistent.
To honestly answer this, I don’t know. I haven’t worked with nor seen anyone that is wheelchair bound. Instead of applying to be a checkpoint blue shirt (TSO), look into desk jobs. They pay more, way less stressful, and you get normal working hours instead of going to work random hours of the way.
Is starting pay negotiable if you have experience working with the x-ray screening machines? I used to calibrate the machines for my previous employer as a security officer, I also have 8 years of military security experience.
You will not be able to negotiate your pay. I would recommend going into security consulting with a federal contractor like Booze-Allen or G4S. If you’re still under age 37 you can try for federal law enforcement if that interests you. TSA will be low stress job and you can move into other areas of DHS quickly with your military experience.
very good and informative video, I'll start my career as TSO soon , I'm also thinking to advance my carrier and get a job in CBP. how long do you think I need to wok as TSO before applying for CBP job ? and is the transfer easy from TSO to CBP ? do you get a priority over other candidates ? thanks
You can transfer easily to CBP, you don’t get priority over others if you work at TSA. You don’t need to wait to get hired by CBP, just apply to CBP as soon the next vacancy pops up. You have to watch USAJOBS every 3-4 days. I also post those job openings on my channel. Good luck, you got this!
Thanks for the informative video. Well done! I speak Arabic fluently and I have MA in teaching English as a second language. I got a job offer with TSA. My goal is to work with immigration. Do I have to be in the system to be able to work with immigration? Do you advise me to accept the job offer to be able to transfer to another job in the future? Thanks again
You don't have to be a fed in order to get a job with US immigration. US Immigration is one of the hardest agencies to get into because they rarely hire anyone from outside of the agency. You can accept the job with TSA but you need an exit strategy or else you're going to end up getting stuck. You can work for any agency and then transfer to a different one as long as you qualify for the job and give a convincing interview. I like to keep the comments short and to the point. Send me an email and I'll give you more strategies. If you haven't subscribed go ahead and so I'll have more videos coming.
I joined the TSA after getting laid off from my insurance job. Now I’m worried that I’m trapped here; if I leave, then I’m not taking advantage of the opportunity being in the FED provides me. But if I stay, I’ll be miserable and never move up. So please tell me that there are more non-fed career paths for former TSOs other than becoming a cop. Surely being a TSO looks good on a resume
Hey!! I’m actually finishing my BS now and going through the process of becoming a TSO. I plan on getting my MA in Emergency Management. What steps should I take other than education to land a job as a program analyst? Or any type of role similar to that within DHS? Sorry for the long post. Thank you!
Your BS will be more than enough to get you started, after that you wont need anything else. If you get a job with the BS, there’s no need for a MA unless your agency is willing to help you pay for school.
If you work at TSA you won’t make much. Most of my coworkers had side businesses and other jobs. A lot were retired and living off their pensions. The rest of us were just there until we found better jobs. Your climb up the TSA ladder will not be quick. You have to leave to a different agency for rapid advancement.
Yes, I made series of videos on interview. The won't be the exact questions but the concept is the same. Go ahead and subscribe and watch the videos. Good luck!
Hey, I’m about to start training here in NYC, what are some of the other career choices I could transfer into without a degree (I took a break from college) ?
You can qualify for inspector jobs, supervision, adjudications officer, mission support, analyst type jobs. For majority of the jobs you will either need work experience or you can substitute experience with your education. A Degree is not required, but it helps. I would recommend completing the degree because some hiring managers do tend to have a biased in favor of degrees. That is a long explanation as to why, so I'll make a video for you. If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming.
Hi, thanks for all of your videos. I am scheduled to take my CBT in 2 days, however I have been reading a lot of different people writing that being on antidepressants will automatically disqualify me medically. any insight on this ? am I waisting my time moving forward? thanks in advance.
No this will not eliminate you from the process at all. The rule of thumb about all federal employment is: don't answer questions you weren't asked. I worked with a few people that had mental illnesses and were on medication. There was never an issue and no one really even knew until they talked about it openly. Hope this helps. If you haven't subscribed go ahead an do so I'll have more videos coming.
As soon as you hit the payroll. There is no waiting period. If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming. Link to Facebook group in the description box.
How long after the medical examination do you found out if you passed and what is the next step after medical? When going through the hiring process for TSA
If you passed then you won’t hear anything at all. There is no specific order in which the steps are completed. Once you complete all the steps you will be sent to the ready pool.
Hello sir I ran across your video and I wanted to ask something. I’m currently in the process for tsa but to be honest I want to use it as a stepping stone to either cbp or BP. My question is this how does that transfer actually work if your a TSO and try to transfer to cbp will they again run your background even though your already inside the federal system as a TSO? Thanks for the help it’s greatly appreciated.
Just apply for the job as normal and go through the hiring process. You’ll need a higher security clearance so DHS will do you investigation over again.
I’ve completed all steps for TSO and I’m waiting for my background check to clear to be entered in the ready pool for TSO. When I start working for TSA, how much experience do I need to be a federal air marshal? I sent you a bunch of questions via email.
Over time is available, you can make more than the base pay, salary is capped but you will never hit that cap at TSA. At other agencies you will hit the cap often.
I wouldn't sweat it too much, see if they will let you do it again. I don't focus on just TSA, but more federal hiring in general. So stick around for more videos.
I just did the proctored assesment online, and I didn't pass. I failed most in the 2D % 3D section. Any sugestion where to practice for the assesment?? I think you can retake it in 6 months
In the last 3 months or so the test has changed. Only thing I can recommend is looking up 2D and 3D spatial practice tests online. I can’t make a video on it till I know more about what the test is like.
You can apply at usajobs.gov If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming. Link to Facebook group in the description box.
Hey man! Thanks for the videos and the information. I’m currently in the hiring process and am about to schedule the airport interview! I have one question and sorry if it’s a repeat. How long after you get hired on can you apply to other agencies? My goal is to land an immigration career. I speak Spanish and have worked in healthcare for over 7 years now so would those skills help me at all? Thanks for any input man :) hope you are doing well
1. No waiting period as long as the job is open to all members of the public. You can start applying even if you’re not working for the TSA. The mistake I made and that other people make is thinking the TSA is a gateway to other jobs. It’s not, it’s just another job but it gives you some income and time to learn the federal hiring processes. 2. Any and all skills will always help. There is no ideal candidate that immigration hires. I worked with a guy who was a former Boeing engineer and was laid off, another was a former IT specialist and lost his job when the .com bubble burst. My friend is a retired Army Lt. Col and used to be a helicopter pilot. Another person was a former semi-truck driver. If you need help leveraging your skills and writing resumes, send me an email.
Yes, as long as management is willing to work around your school and clerkship schedules. Two of my co-workers at the time were in law school as well. Once they passed the Bar, one move in to a Fed attorney job and the other went to corporate law. If you haven't subscribed already go ahead and do so. Be sure to give the video a thumbs up as well. I do more than just TSA videos. I help with career counseling and prep for people looking to get into the Fed.
www.macys.com/shop/product/dr.-scholls-mens-harrington-ii-slip-resistant-oxfords?ID=14887256 I wore these but I got mine from Walmart or DSW, I forgot. I only wore one pair and I let them air out after work. I was also broke back then so I couldn’t afford much. 2 good pairs will do you fine but it depends on your needs. I also got some sole inserts for more support. Make sure to stand in the cushion mats or else the concrete floors will tear up your back
I subscribed. I have a few questions.. How long after working for tsa can I apply to be an immigration officer? Also what level of education must I have to be an immigration officer?
You can apply day 1 or you can even apply now. Immigration is hiring right now, my office in DC will be picking up close to 100 people over the course of 1 year. There is no educational requirement, but you can use education as a substitute for experience which is what I did when I left TSA. There is no time obligation to remain at any one agency, you can switch at any time for any reason.
Are you saying TSA pays for you to attend FLETC & doesn't require you to stay at least 1 year? TSA pays all that money for training & allows you to leave less than a year?
Thank you for sharing; I am about to start orientation for tsa and have this job offer from DocGo which is related to my field of study. But I really want to work with the federal government. My background is a bachelor in Health Informatics and health information management. I’m very confused here; your candid opinion might be of help to me please.
My advice is to go with DocGo. You can apply for a government IT job in a few years if you really want. I honestly don’t see how TSA will benefit you in the long run. If you want to discuss more send me an email at 91ambitions@gmail.com
Give them time to process the form. The government moves very slowly. You can always try to contact them. I never had to deal with selective service issues so this is new to me.
You qualify for a lot of jobs, no degree needed. Search usajobs under the career codes in the 1800 series. Send me an email with your resume for a full list of job codes you qualify for.
Hey fazle. Im currently in college for my criminal justice major and a minor in homeland security. Im in the tsa application process right now. Is there any opportunities for me after tsa with those types of experiences? I was looking to work for the dhs or immigration services.
Yes, of course, I work for. I work for US immigration and I didn't study and of that in college you'll be fine. If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming. Link for Facebook group in the description box
Short answer is Yes. They recruit from TSA as well. I was in the Air Marshall pipeline till hiring got shut down after the program came under investigation and they started cleaning house. I was working at TSA at the time. The TSA is what you make of it. It can be a stepping stone, dead end or just a place holder. It's all about how proactive you are. If you haven't subscribed already go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming.
@@theTSAguy do you have to have law enforcement experience to be an Air Marshal? I am asking because my end goal was police officer but my uncorrected vision is too poor for my local PD. Also are there any careers after TSA that are police like without law enforcement experience?
you don't need law enforcement experience to be an air marshal. Are you saying you want to do law enforcement related work without holding a sworn position?
@@theTSAguy I would love to do police work and be a sworn officer. But I can't join my local PD due to their current uncorrected vision requirements. I am also 40 years old so I don't have a lot of options with doing law enforcement. Is there anything that you know of that would be police like work that TSA is a stepping stone for? From what I read it sounded like Air Marshals needed LE experience, I thought I read the same about K9 handlers as well.
@@jennifercuellar4574 OK I see what you mean. You don't need LEO experience for any of that. As long as you pass the written exams, write a convincing resume, and give a half way decent interview you can get hired. LEO type jobs without having LEO experience would be investigative assistant, investigative analyst, fraud investigator, fraud analyst, etc... Go to USAJobs and search "Investigator" in the keywords.
I have been working in TSA for a year and a couple months. I have a bachelor's degree in National Security/Homeland Security. I have an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice. Polish is my first language Any job paths that you might suggest?
TSA is horrible and other agencies (CBP FBI Ect) think your a joke when they see TSA on your resume. private security companies think TSA agents are like borderline law enforcement so that's your best chance at outside work. pat down skills and ID checks is a joke. your better off doing any stress free side job while you wait for a real career job!!!!!
I was at TSA till I transferred to immigration. I’m a GS-13 senior officer in DC. Just because you start some place does not mean you have to get stuck there. Career growth is a mindset, operating from a place of anger is not beneficial to anyone. I didn’t get this far in my career by looking down on or insulting others.
yes but TSA does not offer the same benefits or pay scale system like the other legit government agencies. also nobody stays in TSA there whole careers because most quit
There’s people that have been there since 2003 and they enjoy it. The pay and compensation for TSA will be changing this June. They get a 30% pay raise, pay scale will change and the benefits package is getting upgraded to match the rest of the fed.
There is no binary answer to this question. It all depends on what your employment qualifications are and your long term goals. Evaluate your long term career goals, weigh the pros/cons and career growth ability of both jobs and then make your decision. Hope that helps.
I've never worked for the post office, this decision is going to depend on what your end goal is. Which ever job you take make sure you go in with an exit plan or else you're going to get stuck there. Both jobs have they're positive and negative attributes. If you need help leveraging your work experience I can help with that. My contact is in the description box. If you haven't subscribed yet, go ahead and do so, I do more than just videos for TSA and Federal employment. I’ve helped a lot of people in the past with career counseling and helped them land jobs they wanted.
Hi, I have a question hopefully you are able to help me. I got an email about sf86 form but when I create an account I need a code. I didn’t receive one and I tried contacting the help desk but they haven’t answered. I only have 21 days to fill it out or it will terminate my application. I’m worried :(
I made my sf86 account 10 years ago. I think I just created the account and a code. Try to create an account and let me know what happens. I'm making a Facebook group where you will be able to ask other people as well.
@@theTSAguy it says I need a registration code to create an account, contact the agency sponsoring. It sucks because it’s all through email which takes forever and they only gave me 21 days. I looked online to see if other people are having the same issue unfortunately I don’t have Facebook so my search is limited.
🤦🏽♂️ you're going to need the code then. They should have sent both emails at the same time. Unfortunately you're dealing with a very disorganized agency. I had a lot of problems getting my sf86 through when I applied. Send them another email but I would keep trying to contact them. Some will respond to you
This is a long shot but try hitting TSA up on Twitter and tell them what's going on. That's a good way to get their attention. They watch their Twitter feed.
facebook.com/groups/1202027436909288/ I started a facebook group for you to be able to reach out to others and ask questions. Right now it's just myself and one other person.
I'll be 52 in August...just got in the Ready Pool with TSA..I'm DEFINITELY using it as a stepping stone. Turns out you never know where life will take you. 🙏🤞
It’s a great low stress job that doesn’t go home with you, use your past professional experience to move into into areas of government when you’re ready
I’m 58. I hope I’m not crazy 😂 I just got into the pipeline at a TSA hiring event yesterday because my current job will likely lay me off soon. I hope this is a smart move. I’m a patient guy who can become more patient.
Been with TSA 3 years and everything your saying is so true. You have to pay your dues. Everyone needs to know that USA jobs is all about keywording and formatting of your resume. The government likes tenure. Don’t expect to put in 1 or 2 years and transfer where ever . I work in the DMV and trust me this place is all about who you know and who knows you. Not one way. We get a lot of transfers from other airport just because HQ is so close. It’s a struggle expect to network and connect before growing that’s all im saying
Spot on using it as a stepping stone. Got my associates degree in counter terrorism, about to finish my bachelors in homeland security. I also have 9 years in the Marine Corps trying to go border patrol once I’m done in the military in January trying to use TSA so I can keep working for the federal government while I wait on the border patrol process that way I can keep working towards my federal retirement as well as gain something else to put on my boarder patrol application. It also seems to be a stable enough job to work at while I work towards my masters degree in homeland security! Just finished my CBE hoping the rest of the process goes smoothly
I worked with quite a few former border patrol guys in my previous offices. The TSA is like one big waiting room hahaha
Will be taking my physical this coming 27th! Have previous government experience and will use this to finish my final semester in obtaining my Bachelors degree and to also leverage myself into something better. Your videos really helped be to get through the overall evualation process in becoming a TSO officer.
Happy to help, let me know if there’s anything else I can do to help
Hey man, I loved your video. Got tons of value from your video. Your tone and speed were what made the video comprehensible. I acquired a Bachelor of Science in Aviation Mangement Aviation with a 4.0 GPA and now I am looking to acquire a MBA and Juris Doctor and hoping that this is a steeping stone to getting a job that can satisfy my pursuits to finally begin a family. I am so scared to father children because I have not a steady income that I am still to have any children though I will be celebrating my two year anniversary with my wife. Hope to befriend you and get as much advice as I have from this video personally.-FPO
Happy to help! What is your end goal after your MBA and JD?
Hey TSA guy! I have my interview tomorrow morning and I can’t wait for it. I’m excited and nervous at the same time. Honestly though I’m going to use this as a stepping stone to get into law enforcement, for me it doesn’t matter the agency but I want to be in one. Wish me luck!
Let me know how it goes
@@theTSAguyI passed the interview and now I’m waiting for the email to do my medicals
Thanks @TSAGuy. I am two days into my career with the TSA. I like what you said. I can see myself becoming an instructor. I am so new that I am not aware of what other positions might become available to me.
Instructor is a really chill job and very low stress
Thanks man, I have a background in education and I like the idea of "chill"@@theTSAguy
I just started the process, just passed the CBT test and trying to go into TSA to obtain the experience, give back to this country and open doors to higher jobs.
Good luck!
This video and your channel as a whole is very informative and helpful. I just passed my airport assessment and I would like to move onto another agency such as ICE or CBP or local law enforcement. Great video!
Glad I could help. A lot of TSA employees go to CBP since the job functions are highly similar. All options are great choices. The type of work will vary greatly based on which agency (Federal or local) you end up going to.
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I also provide help with career planning, resume writing and interview prep.
What’s CBP please?
@@neeky4147 customs and border protection
@neeky4147 customs and border protection
I am applying to use this as a stepping stone. I really want to work with Immigration and go to law school. I have a Bachelors Degree in Criminal Justice and Master’s Degree in Forensic Science High Technology Crime. I currently work with IRS , just started as Contact Representative. However, I am seasonal full time.
TSO is permanent instead of seasonal.Just concerned for our safety while we work with the public( if a customer becomes very irritated).
Thank you for all of your videos. Do you think that will be a good move to continue with TSA process? TSO Assessment is coming up.
My advice if you’re asking…you have way too many things going on. I would pick one and focus on that. Either focus on the stepping stone and then work your way up or go to law school and work in private practice or find a law firm. I too had the same plan and thought of going to law school after I was hired by immigration. I later decided against it and just focused on building from immigration. It worked out well for me. Since you already have work experience I would focus on building your law school application. I have friends who are in immigration private practice and they clear about $5k-$8k minimum per client. Better to be and entrepreneur then to be on someone else’s payroll. Good luck with your career and law school. You’ll do well.
I’d say go through with the process, get hired and work till you get into law school. I worked with someone who went to law school and worked part-time at TSA. When he graduated and passed his bar he quit TSA and leveled up. Sounds like you have a great resume going. If you want I can put you in touch with my contacts who can give you law school/career guidance. Send me an email and I’ll contact my friends. Just know that law school is a 6-figure financial commitment.
@@theTSAguy Oh thank you so much for the advice and information . I am about to email you. Yes, I would like to attend law school part time. I will email you with more information. Thank you so much
God bless
You want the know the rigors of law school before you commit to work and school. My friend will fill you in
Thank you very much. Great Video! I am looking to relocate to south Florida and look forward to applying to TSA. I currently hold a BS in criminal justice admin. I believe I’d be in group 2. I have been a police office and currently am a 911 dispatcher for 16 years. Thanks again for this video.
Fantastic video thank you!
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Just got in and started working TSA. This video is very helpful and informative!
Happy to help
thanks, Hasnain
you give a lot of good information to help us achieve in the TSA.
No problem! It's all about the amount work you put in.
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I am 45 and in the Eligibility Pool. I have no intentions of moving to another job, but maybe. I just want a good career and benefits for next 20+ years. I’m not educated, nor have much experience outside of residential construction.
Yea you’ll be fine, they job is really easy and low stress, just hit cruise control and ride it out to retirement.
Did you start yet? Or still in the pool?
I’m turning 42 this month (May 2024) and I recently applied for TSO, and have my test coming up next week.
I too have no intentions of moving to another job.
@@frakendemi7033 Long story short, I no longer work for the TSA and wouldn’t recommend the agency to anyone.
Thank you for the video. My dream job is to be CBP or air marshal
LIKED the video very good points and information✨
Happy to help.
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Great vid thanks for the advice!
Happy to help
Bro I need to get in contact with you I been working at Tsa but I want to move to a better federal job. In the meantime I will continue watching your videos good stuff man
My email should be in the contact. 91ambitions@gmail.com
Patience like Job!!!!!!❤️💪🏽🙌🏽
It took a lot to make it through. 😜
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Thanks for your videos! I found them because I received a TJO for a TSO role and searched YT for hiring process videos. I’ve completed all the onboarding forms except for the e86 (I’m waiting for a username and password to complete the form in eApp).
The reason I applied for and am interested in the TSO role is because I’m a cybersecurity student. The role and subject matter I’m studying align, and the schedule they’re hiring for is part-time, so it works with being a student. My goal is to become a Penetration Tester and I’m focusing on getting into the fall 2025 DoD CySP to achieve my career goal.
Do you know when you receive the login info? I’m as well waiting for the email.
It’s not easy to get into Custom Border Patrol as that test is way more harder than the TSA test.
The test is so bad, in my opinion. It’s the poly that’ll get you..
Thank you for making this video! I'm currently in the process of becoming a TSO officer. I have my associate degree in criminal justice and my bachelor's degree in Digital Forensic. I would like to move to another agency or go higher in the ranks. What are some positions or agencys you think would be a great fit for me ?
You can go into almost anything you want. There is no set career path.
Start looking into jobs that are in the 1801 job series. These are compliance type jobs and require analytical skills. Go to USAJOBS and search "1801" in the keywords. You'll easily qualify for 90% of those jobs.
I’m currently doing my sf86 form and it’s so frustrating the amount of information they need. Working at tsa is definitely a stepping stone for me. It would be my first federal job and I’m hoping to get plenty of experiences there so later on I can move to bigger and better. Idk what that is as yet though.
It’s a long process but the the system will save your info so it’s less work over time.
Great Video!!
Thanks for watching, hope it helped. If you haven't subscribed already go ahead and do so. I'll have move videos coming.
Going in for a career hoping to be there a while! Going in tomorrow for testing!
Good luck!
Hi Fazle, I recently was accepted into the waiting pool, however; I never really wanted to be any of those for mentioned careers. Not truly sure what I’d like to do long term, but I enjoy people for the most part & I feel TSA would drastically change that. Plus, the job description itself sort of stinks. Should I continue with this path choice?
Hey Jason, there isn't a firm yes/no answer to this question. This depends on your end goal. If you take the job at TSA, make sure you have an exit plan or else you will get stuck.
My advice is this, continue exploring career options, look into starting a business if you don't like working for other people, but have a game plan in mind. Once you get a final job you can decide what you want to do then.
I have coached other people in the past that have been in your similar situation. If you want to talk 1-on-1 my contact is the description.
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I don't focus on just TSA or Federal employment. I do a lot of career coaching and professional development.
Let me know if that helps.
What if all you have is 14yrs of tsa? Started when I was 22. I want out of tsa, but not sure what my background is good for. Any suggestions?
You can still leave to a different position within the federal government. It's all about how you leverage your experience.
Since I had your job before I know exactly how to market your experience and jobs you'd be an excellent fit for.
I can make suggestions but I need to know what other experience you have a well. Yes you have TSA, but I know you have other qualifications as well that you developed from other jobs or positions you held in the past.
If you need help with that feel free to contact me. My email is in the description box.
9 years here of being mostly PAX..tired of the drama and BS that mostly involves coworkers/leads/supervisors..I was thinking of bidding baggage only AM to get away from it all
Great video and information. I am 24 and i have 2 years in unarmed security experience and also 4+ years with management roles. I am expected to be hired with the TSA soon. How long should I be with TSA and what other career paths should i be looking into? Thank you.
There’s no set minimum time for how long you should be with any agency, once you get hired start looking into federal management roles immediately.
I applied for TSA and took my exam, but I’m pretty sure I failed. The new CBT test with the 2D to 3D imaging messes with me. I can match some edges just find, other edges my mind simply can’t comprehend. You have to do the test completely in your head as you are given no paper nor can you request any. Then again who knows, I never received my test score and it’s been over a week. I wish they would go back to the Xray test, at least that test makes sense. And the fact that if you fail the test twice you can never become a TSA agent is rather stupid, considering that TSA is really hurting for people to work all across the US. Imagine if they did that with the military lol, our armed forces would be nonexistent.
Question I have is...! Will TSA accommodated me if I was hire even tho I’m a wheelchair bound individual ?
To honestly answer this, I don’t know. I haven’t worked with nor seen anyone that is wheelchair bound.
Instead of applying to be a checkpoint blue shirt (TSO), look into desk jobs. They pay more, way less stressful, and you get normal working hours instead of going to work random hours of the way.
Is starting pay negotiable if you have experience working with the x-ray screening machines? I used to calibrate the machines for my previous employer as a security officer, I also have 8 years of military security experience.
You will not be able to negotiate your pay. I would recommend going into security consulting with a federal contractor like Booze-Allen or G4S.
If you’re still under age 37 you can try for federal law enforcement if that interests you. TSA will be low stress job and you can move into other areas of DHS quickly with your military experience.
very good and informative video, I'll start my career as TSO soon , I'm also thinking to advance my carrier and get a job in CBP. how long do you think I need to wok as TSO before applying for CBP job ? and is the transfer easy from TSO to CBP ? do you get a priority over other candidates ? thanks
You can transfer easily to CBP, you don’t get priority over others if you work at TSA. You don’t need to wait to get hired by CBP, just apply to CBP as soon the next vacancy pops up. You have to watch USAJOBS every 3-4 days. I also post those job openings on my channel.
Good luck, you got this!
Thanks for the informative video. Well done! I speak Arabic fluently and I have MA in teaching English as a second language. I got a job offer with TSA. My goal is to work with immigration. Do I have to be in the system to be able to work with immigration? Do you advise me to accept the job offer to be able to transfer to another job in the future? Thanks again
You don't have to be a fed in order to get a job with US immigration. US Immigration is one of the hardest agencies to get into because they rarely hire anyone from outside of the agency. You can accept the job with TSA but you need an exit strategy or else you're going to end up getting stuck. You can work for any agency and then transfer to a different one as long as you qualify for the job and give a convincing interview.
I like to keep the comments short and to the point. Send me an email and I'll give you more strategies.
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I joined the TSA after getting laid off from my insurance job. Now I’m worried that I’m trapped here; if I leave, then I’m not taking advantage of the opportunity being in the FED provides me. But if I stay, I’ll be miserable and never move up.
So please tell me that there are more non-fed career paths for former TSOs other than becoming a cop.
Surely being a TSO looks good on a resume
Yes, there are. Send me an email and we’ll talk. Email is in the description box.
Hey!! I’m actually finishing my BS now and going through the process of becoming a TSO. I plan on getting my MA in Emergency Management. What steps should I take other than education to land a job as a program analyst? Or any type of role similar to that within DHS?
Sorry for the long post.
Thank you!
Your BS will be more than enough to get you started, after that you wont need anything else. If you get a job with the BS, there’s no need for a MA unless your agency is willing to help you pay for school.
How quickly can you move up on the pay-scale? 44K isn't a livable wage in Boston. Do most people work multiple jobs if they accept this position?
If you work at TSA you won’t make much. Most of my coworkers had side businesses and other jobs. A lot were retired and living off their pensions. The rest of us were just there until we found better jobs.
Your climb up the TSA ladder will not be quick. You have to leave to a different agency for rapid advancement.
I have an interview in a couple days and I applied to TSA to use it as a stepping stone. I have a bachelors in criminal justice. Any advice?
Yes, I made series of videos on interview. The won't be the exact questions but the concept is the same. Go ahead and subscribe and watch the videos. Good luck!
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Do you have to go to a special academy? If so how long is training . Also do you have to pass a math test ?
For academy training watch my video on FLETC. No math test
Hey, I’m about to start training here in NYC, what are some of the other career choices I could transfer into without a degree (I took a break from college) ?
You can qualify for inspector jobs, supervision, adjudications officer, mission support, analyst type jobs. For majority of the jobs you will either need work experience or you can substitute experience with your education. A Degree is not required, but it helps.
I would recommend completing the degree because some hiring managers do tend to have a biased in favor of degrees. That is a long explanation as to why, so I'll make a video for you.
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@@theTSAguy Ok, thanks for the reply and I got U with the Like & Sub 👍🏽
@@l.d.9164 Just a piece of advice I learned the hard way. Focus on your strengths and then build from there. The rest will fall into place as you go.
I applied to TSA like 2 months ago and still says : No actions required at this time.... anyone know how long this can take?
Did you apply to a big or small airport?
Hi, thanks for all of your videos. I am scheduled to take my CBT in 2 days, however I have been reading a lot of different people writing that being on antidepressants will automatically disqualify me medically. any insight on this ? am I waisting my time moving forward? thanks in advance.
No this will not eliminate you from the process at all. The rule of thumb about all federal employment is: don't answer questions you weren't asked.
I worked with a few people that had mental illnesses and were on medication. There was never an issue and no one really even knew until they talked about it openly.
Hope this helps.
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How long do you have to work with TSA to be considered a transferable federal employee to another agency? Thank you.
As soon as you hit the payroll. There is no waiting period.
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@@theTSAguy Now subscribed! Thank you!
@@kh3693 happy to help
How long after the medical examination do you found out if you passed and what is the next step after medical? When going through the hiring process for TSA
If you passed then you won’t hear anything at all. There is no specific order in which the steps are completed. Once you complete all the steps you will be sent to the ready pool.
@@theTSAguy thank you
Hello sir I ran across your video and I wanted to ask something. I’m currently in the process for tsa but to be honest I want to use it as a stepping stone to either cbp or BP. My question is this how does that transfer actually work if your a TSO and try to transfer to cbp will they again run your background even though your already inside the federal system as a TSO? Thanks for the help it’s greatly appreciated.
Just apply for the job as normal and go through the hiring process. You’ll need a higher security clearance so DHS will do you investigation over again.
I’ve completed all steps for TSO and I’m waiting for my background check to clear to be entered in the ready pool for TSO. When I start working for TSA, how much experience do I need to be a federal air marshal? I sent you a bunch of questions via email.
I just sent back a response
Is over time available can you make more money than what they offer is salary caped
Over time is available, you can make more than the base pay, salary is capped but you will never hit that cap at TSA. At other agencies you will hit the cap often.
Failed the medical exam because my left ear was clogged 🙃
I wouldn't sweat it too much, see if they will let you do it again. I don't focus on just TSA, but more federal hiring in general. So stick around for more videos.
I just did the proctored assesment online, and I didn't pass. I failed most in the 2D % 3D section. Any sugestion where to practice for the assesment??
I think you can retake it in 6 months
In the last 3 months or so the test has changed. Only thing I can recommend is looking up 2D and 3D spatial practice tests online. I can’t make a video on it till I know more about what the test is like.
Thank you for the info. I want to apply for immigration job, can you share the right site to put in an application. Thank you in advance.
You can apply at usajobs.gov
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@@theTSAguy thank you!
Hey man! Thanks for the videos and the information. I’m currently in the hiring process and am about to schedule the airport interview! I have one question and sorry if it’s a repeat. How long after you get hired on can you apply to other agencies? My goal is to land an immigration career. I speak Spanish and have worked in healthcare for over 7 years now so would those skills help me at all? Thanks for any input man :) hope you are doing well
1. No waiting period as long as the job is open to all members of the public. You can start applying even if you’re not working for the TSA. The mistake I made and that other people make is thinking the TSA is a gateway to other jobs. It’s not, it’s just another job but it gives you some income and time to learn the federal hiring processes.
2. Any and all skills will always help. There is no ideal candidate that immigration hires. I worked with a guy who was a former Boeing engineer and was laid off, another was a former IT specialist and lost his job when the .com bubble burst. My friend is a retired Army Lt. Col and used to be a helicopter pilot. Another person was a former semi-truck driver.
If you need help leveraging your skills and writing resumes, send me an email.
What are the options of a current TSO officer over 40? I've a BA in economic, limited work experience.
You have a lot of options, you’re not as limited as you think. My personal contact is in the description box. Send me an email and we’ll talk.
For now go to usajobs and search “1801”. That’ll pop up a lot of jobs you’ll qualify for.
Hi,
Would you say it is a good job to do full time while in law school part time?
Yes, as long as management is willing to work around your school and clerkship schedules.
Two of my co-workers at the time were in law school as well. Once they passed the Bar, one move in to a Fed attorney job and the other went to corporate law.
If you haven't subscribed already go ahead and do so. Be sure to give the video a thumbs up as well. I do more than just TSA videos. I help with career counseling and prep for people looking to get into the Fed.
Hey this is imperative what kind of shoes do you recommend using for a full shift at TSA? At least 3 to 5 pair's of shoes during the week.
www.macys.com/shop/product/dr.-scholls-mens-harrington-ii-slip-resistant-oxfords?ID=14887256
I wore these but I got mine from Walmart or DSW, I forgot. I only wore one pair and I let them air out after work. I was also broke back then so I couldn’t afford much. 2 good pairs will do you fine but it depends on your needs. I also got some sole inserts for more support. Make sure to stand in the cushion mats or else the concrete floors will tear up your back
@@theTSAguy Thanks Fazle!
Happy to help
I subscribed. I have a few questions.. How long after working for tsa can I apply to be an immigration officer? Also what level of education must I have to be an immigration officer?
You can apply day 1 or you can even apply now. Immigration is hiring right now, my office in DC will be picking up close to 100 people over the course of 1 year. There is no educational requirement, but you can use education as a substitute for experience which is what I did when I left TSA. There is no time obligation to remain at any one agency, you can switch at any time for any reason.
Are you saying TSA pays for you to attend FLETC & doesn't require you to stay at least 1 year? TSA pays all that money for training & allows you to leave less than a year?
@shawnwhitman1411 yes to both questions
@@theTSAguy thanks!
How long is the typical hiring process as far as timeline
Mine was 22 months, as of mid-2021 it’s been about 8 months on average. Just depends on how fast your airport is hiring and badly they need people
Thank you for sharing; I am about to start orientation for tsa and have this job offer from DocGo which is related to my field of study. But I really want to work with the federal government. My background is a bachelor in Health Informatics and health information management. I’m very confused here; your candid opinion might be of help to me please.
My advice is to go with DocGo. You can apply for a government IT job in a few years if you really want. I honestly don’t see how TSA will benefit you in the long run. If you want to discuss more send me an email at 91ambitions@gmail.com
@@theTSAguy Thank you and I will keep in touch.
Hi, I have a question, my application process is stuck at the selective service step for over a month now, is that normal? Thanks
Did you sign up for the selective service or qualify for a waiver?
@@theTSAguy yes I signed up. I submitted the form awhile ago and nothing changed since
Give them time to process the form. The government moves very slowly. You can always try to contact them. I never had to deal with selective service issues so this is new to me.
@@theTSAguy I will be patient. thanks 🙏
It’s clear that TSA just hires anybody
You said that last time hahaha, but your displeasure is well noted.
They also reject about 70% from the x-ray test, so no… they don’t just anyone.
I've been for TSA for 8 years and an STSO for 5. No college degree. Ive finally had enough. What else am I qualified for?
You qualify for a lot of jobs, no degree needed. Search usajobs under the career codes in the 1800 series. Send me an email with your resume for a full list of job codes you qualify for.
@@theTSAguy where would I send it to?
@cameronaberle8426 my email is in the description box
Im almost 55yrs old. Can I still apply. Thank you
Yes, there is no age limit to apply.
@@theTSAguy Thank you Fazle! Love your videos.
Happy to help and good luck!
The uniforms suck, the PO uniform is better!! Are we at least able to wear a hat ?? Like a TSA hat ??
Yes, you can wear a hat but only if you're working in baggage or outside, but not on the check point.
Stop being lazy and get a proper haircut
Can men with long and neat locs be hired by TSA ? Or do they make us cut our hair ?????
You just tie it up in a bun
Hey fazle. Im currently in college for my criminal justice major and a minor in homeland security. Im in the tsa application process right now. Is there any opportunities for me after tsa with those types of experiences? I was looking to work for the dhs or immigration services.
Yes, of course, I work for. I work for US immigration and I didn't study and of that in college you'll be fine.
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Okay thanks i will subscribe thanks for the feedback
@@Contestm3 i got your email too. Pretty me know if you ever need help with federal resumes and interview skills. That's my specialty.
@@theTSAguy okay pretty sure i will be reaching out again, thanks again
Hello fazle , do u think TSA is a good stepping stone to become a Air Marshal ?
Short answer is Yes. They recruit from TSA as well. I was in the Air Marshall pipeline till hiring got shut down after the program came under investigation and they started cleaning house. I was working at TSA at the time.
The TSA is what you make of it. It can be a stepping stone, dead end or just a place holder. It's all about how proactive you are.
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@@theTSAguy do you have to have law enforcement experience to be an Air Marshal? I am asking because my end goal was police officer but my uncorrected vision is too poor for my local PD. Also are there any careers after TSA that are police like without law enforcement experience?
you don't need law enforcement experience to be an air marshal.
Are you saying you want to do law enforcement related work without holding a sworn position?
@@theTSAguy I would love to do police work and be a sworn officer. But I can't join my local PD due to their current uncorrected vision requirements. I am also 40 years old so I don't have a lot of options with doing law enforcement. Is there anything that you know of that would be police like work that TSA is a stepping stone for? From what I read it sounded like Air Marshals needed LE experience, I thought I read the same about K9 handlers as well.
@@jennifercuellar4574
OK I see what you mean. You don't need LEO experience for any of that. As long as you pass the written exams, write a convincing resume, and give a half way decent interview you can get hired.
LEO type jobs without having LEO experience would be investigative assistant, investigative analyst, fraud investigator, fraud analyst, etc...
Go to USAJobs and search "Investigator" in the keywords.
What if you were let go from TSA can you still get hired for another Government Job?
Define “let go”, we’re you fired or you didn’t pass training?
To better my family
Alot of immigrants in the comments want to work for immigration. Why is that?
I have been working in TSA for a year and a couple months. I have a bachelor's degree in National Security/Homeland Security. I have an Associate's Degree in Criminal Justice. Polish is my first language Any job paths that you might suggest?
Yes you can look for jobs in the 1801 series or anything with “analyst” in the title. Also look for jobs with investigator in the title.
@@theTSAguy thanksss
TSA is horrible and other agencies (CBP FBI Ect) think your a joke when they see TSA on your resume. private security companies think TSA agents are like borderline law enforcement so that's your best chance at outside work. pat down skills and ID checks is a joke. your better off doing any stress free side job while you wait for a real career job!!!!!
I was at TSA till I transferred to immigration. I’m a GS-13 senior officer in DC. Just because you start some place does not mean you have to get stuck there. Career growth is a mindset, operating from a place of anger is not beneficial to anyone.
I didn’t get this far in my career by looking down on or insulting others.
yes but TSA does not offer the same benefits or pay scale system like the other legit government agencies. also nobody stays in TSA there whole careers because most quit
There’s people that have been there since 2003 and they enjoy it. The pay and compensation for TSA will be changing this June. They get a 30% pay raise, pay scale will change and the benefits package is getting upgraded to match the rest of the fed.
@@theTSAguy I hope so. They have been saying that for 15 years
Biden already signed the bill…
Waaaaay overqualified for this job.
I just passed the CBT test yesterday. I also have an upcoming interview with United Airline customer service. Which job do you think is better ?
There is no binary answer to this question. It all depends on what your employment qualifications are and your long term goals. Evaluate your long term career goals, weigh the pros/cons and career growth ability of both jobs and then make your decision.
Hope that helps.
Under 37 sure.
Is TSA better than the Post office in your opinion?
I received offer from both
I've never worked for the post office, this decision is going to depend on what your end goal is. Which ever job you take make sure you go in with an exit plan or else you're going to get stuck there. Both jobs have they're positive and negative attributes.
If you need help leveraging your work experience I can help with that. My contact is in the description box.
If you haven't subscribed yet, go ahead and do so, I do more than just videos for TSA and Federal employment. I’ve helped a lot of people in the past with career counseling and helped them land jobs they wanted.
@@Xclusivedaroc I work at the post office now! DON’T DO IT!!!!! Especially if you’re carrying mail it’ll be your biggest regret!
@@nyimariley same like me! I walking 13 miles every day in Down town Orlando and my experience this job is not for everybody
CAN tsa agent after a certain year transfer to CBP ?
You can apply for different job from day 1. There is no waiting period.
Psychometric Test what the hell?
How long did you work for TSA?
22 months, 3 weeks, 6 days
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I'm already 4 months in tsa but I'm ready go jump off the boat and into a different agency even though I have the 1 year Probation
You don’t need to get past probation to change agencies.
@@theTSAguy I didn't know that. Thank you man!!!!!!! I've been in tsa for 4 months and I'm ready to jump off the boat.
I was applying for other jobs from day 1. I never waited hahaha
What's your email. I have question. Thanks
91ambitions@gmail.com
Hi, I have a question hopefully you are able to help me. I got an email about sf86 form but when I create an account I need a code. I didn’t receive one and I tried contacting the help desk but they haven’t answered. I only have 21 days to fill it out or it will terminate my application. I’m worried :(
I made my sf86 account 10 years ago. I think I just created the account and a code. Try to create an account and let me know what happens. I'm making a Facebook group where you will be able to ask other people as well.
@@theTSAguy it says I need a registration code to create an account, contact the agency sponsoring. It sucks because it’s all through email which takes forever and they only gave me 21 days. I looked online to see if other people are having the same issue unfortunately I don’t have Facebook so my search is limited.
🤦🏽♂️ you're going to need the code then. They should have sent both emails at the same time. Unfortunately you're dealing with a very disorganized agency. I had a lot of problems getting my sf86 through when I applied. Send them another email but I would keep trying to contact them. Some will respond to you
This is a long shot but try hitting TSA up on Twitter and tell them what's going on. That's a good way to get their attention. They watch their Twitter feed.
facebook.com/groups/1202027436909288/
I started a facebook group for you to be able to reach out to others and ask questions. Right now it's just myself and one other person.