TSA - Frequently Asked Questions by New Applicants
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- **The views and opinions in the this video are my own and do not reflect the opinions of my current or former employer. Video is meant for informational and anecdotal purposes only.**
The goal of my channel is to share my life, job hunting, and work experiences after graduating in the middle of an economic recession in 2009 to help new college graduates and young professional going through this current recession.
I worked close to 13 jobs in from 2009 to 2013 when I was finally promoted from to the TSA to my current federal agency. I started TSA in the summer of 2011 and have remained a Federal employee for the last 10 years.
This video is about questions new applicants usually have when looking for a job at the TSA. There isn't much information out there about this, since I am a previous employee I can give insight into the job that not many people can. If you have additional questions or anything you want me to talk about let me know in the comments.
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0:00 Intro
1:14 Credit Check/Debt Deliquency
3:41 Tattoo Policy and Uniform Restrictions
4:47 Conversion from Part-time to Full-time
7:01 TSA and Pregnancy
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10:00 Embrace the Suck
11:59 Work/Life Balance
13:04 Scheduling
14:50 Vacation/Annual Leave/PTO
16:42 Having a Second Job
17:44 Training at FLETC
18:55 Life at FLETC
20:14 Probation Period
29:49 Wrap-up
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3 in a row. Outstanding video. You’re on a roll! I really appreciate your facing and overcoming the challenges, and delivering top drawer information to your viewers. No BS and telling the real deal from someone who’s walked in those shoes. Another 👍🏽 rating earned. Thanks.
Thank you so much for taking the time and effort to make this video for us !!!
Happy to help
Super helpful video for anyone interested in joining the TSA and a general Q&A, very clear and concise, thank you. Subbed!
Thanks for watching
@@theTSAguy This is a bit frustrating but do you know how to get the Eqip registration code? I’ve been emailing with no response and no clear way of getting it. Need help
Look in your spam box
@@theTSAguy I still got nothing, is there a way they can resend it
Have you been instructed to complete the eqip process? Some people go looking for the code without being instructed to start.
If you have been instructed then contact HR. If not then just sit tight.
Great video thanks for sharing!
Np let me know if you have any requests
Thanks for saying you’re trying to help me get through this it’s greatly appreciated
Happy to help!
Thank you for this video. You are amazing!
Happy to help, don’t forget to subscribe and support the channel!
Been watching your video for tips along with some other youtubers. Had my AA today passed the interview portion. Now waiting to proceed with medical
The medical is nothing major. It's basically to make sure your alive and healthy. They will also do the drug test at the same time.
If you haven't subscribed already go ahead and do so. I do videos on more than just TSA. I teach you how how to build a federal career from scratch.
@@theTSAguy can veterans with ptsd do the job? Can you explain more the physical? Thanks!
Yes. you definitely can do the job. It's easy and nothing too crazy ever really happens. The physical is very simple, they just want too see if your able too do basic standing, walking, turning, blood pressure check, hearing test. It's like being at the MEPS, without the blood test, waddling like a duck or the spreading of the butt cheeks.
If you had surgeries in the past that could slow the process bc they will make you jump through hoops.
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What kind of questions do they asked you during the interview? I got my interview for this Wednesday
Watch my videos on interviews. If you want a list of possible practice questions send me and email for the purchase link.
this was a funny and helpful video. thank you.
Happy to help
Thank you for these videos. I am waiting to be accepted into the FB group.
I’ll take care of it tonight
Thanks for this video, Just passed cbt exam and accepted contingent offer :)
Congrats!
Awesome video! Thank you so much this answered alot of my questions
Np, stick around, I'll be doing stuff any federal resumes and job interviews.
@@theTSAguy Sure will! What is the starting pay for tsa?
@@joseline9344 what state you in?
@@theTSAguy Virginia & thinking of maybe moving to NC
@@joseline9344 since you're gonna be part- time, don't expect above 15k a year. If you include all your retirement, health care, and extra pay benefits you'll be at 20k max.
Thank u
I passed my CBT today
Happy to help
Thanks for taking your time out to do this video. I am scheduled for orientation, they said black footwear. Which shoes are acceptable? Does it have to be shiny?
You can wear any pair of black shoes, as long as they are comfortable, clean, and not sneakers. For example, no Jordan's, Air Force 1s, or any athletic type shoe. Just normal black shoes. They don't need to be shiny. You're just going to get them scuffed and having dirty shoes is a uniform violation.
I wore a dull black set of shoes that I bought at Wal-Mart. Nothing expensive, just go for comfort. What you could do is just go to your airport and look at the type of shoes people are wearing.
Very helpful video. 1) Is it fair to say that the CBT is now asking for 3D rather than X-ray questions or can they go back and forth? 2) I wonder what the percentage is of those who fail the first time but pass on the second attempt. 3) In order to take the test a second time, does one get an invitation or do you have to wait for a job opening and apply again?
I had my virtual interview on 3/5 in the morning and by the end of the day, I received a call from the recruiter that I had passed the interview and was already set up to take the medical exam. Which I completed 10 days later.
Makes sense, they're going faster because travel is picking up and need to fill their ranks quickly.
do you have any tips for the interview? Have my interview in two day.
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I go over interviews for the fed in the video link above.
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@@theTSAguy been in the ready pool for a month now
Yea that's not very long, give it time you get called.
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Love your Videos - super informative! - I did my CBT and filled out my sf86 form a couple of weeks ago - how long does it usually take to hear for the next step? - Thanks in Advance.
What airport did you apply to?
@@theTSAguy Sacramento in California
@@tammyvannguyen-ronberg7411 That's a good sized airport and the agency nation-wide is very short staffed so you should get an interview soon. My educated guess is about 90 days but this will still depend on the needs of the airport. Sit tight you should be on-boarded by the end of the year.
There's no need to check your application status everyday, you'll get emails when they want to contact you.
There really is no set time table, it's all based on needs and turnover rate.
At what testing process are you at currently? You mentioned applying at Sac Airport.
@@tammyvannguyen-ronberg7411are you working as TSA now? How was your interview, can share with me?
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Love the videos. I have done everything and now just have my medical on the 29th as my location had a hiring event on the 5th-6th of this month and streamlined everything. I have about $3600 in collections and the rest is a car loan or student loan and I rent an apartment. Is the medical hard to pass? Id hate to give up other jobs for this to not pass if I'm not fit enough. And are there multiple trainings at FLETC or just one during a specific time? I really want this job and it's lined up for what I want to do in life.
I appreciate any and all the info you have. Thank you so much for your videos.
Medical is easy, no working out or pt tests. Don’t worry about the stuff in collections, as long as you have been making payments and have proof.
Watch my video on FLETC. Training is done in 2 parts. I’ll do an update video on FLETC and training later this year.
Okay thats good to hear. I am excited for this job and hoping to start relatively soon. I did everything at the event then had my medical scheduled. And the collections Im working on. I work part time right now and trying to get a handle on them.
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Hi Fazle - great video Thanks! I have AA (Virtual) upcoming on 1-24; do you know how the Transerve benefit works?
Yes, you will need to be a federal employee before you can get transit subsidies. You get a govt credit card that your local transit service charges automatically up to a certain dollar amount, then TSA will pay the statement on your government card. If you go over that subsidy, then it’s out of your pocket. Theres strict rules on how it all works so your local airport will explain it all to you.
I was formerly employed on a military base and had to go thru a security clearance for the job in a daycare facility. Is that the same type of security clearance I will need for TSA position? it was thru the e-Qip where I got my clearance. Thx for your helpful videos!
It will be the same form but I’m not sure if it will be the same level or clearance. The good thing is your information will already be saved so all you’re doing is updating it.
I applied for a full time FTO position the lady at my airport assessment made it seemed like that was rare.
Yea definitely rare, if you're waiting for that, I'd definitely stick it out. It's a cushy job.
@@theTSAguy like you I’m hoping it will open more doors for me! I currently work 2 security jobs unarmed in the morning and armed at night but contracted security has little room for growth and a lot of risk.
With FTO you're going to get way more experience that you can transfer to other jobs vs being a blue shirt on the checkpoint like I was. Leveraging my experience was tricky and annoying.
Taking CBT test this Friday ! I’m nervous specially the English part 😮
The reading test is easy, as long as you have a high school diploma you'll be fine. If you can communicate this well on TH-cam, your English is strong enough to pass without any problems. Go ahead and subscribe if you haven't already.
Thanks ! Keep up the great work!
How'd it go?
Sorry I’m actually taking it tomorrow at 2pm . I’ll keep you posted . Thanks!!
Did you find out if passed?
Hi, so I’m pretty deep in the process but a little concerned. I took the CBT exam in January and completed my background in January. I didn’t hear anything hear any back until April. I completed my fingerprints, photo and drug test. I also had to correct something on my SF86 and turned it back in the same day how much longer do you think I have? Patiences is almost thin lol
My advice is to always apply for multiple jobs. Let the process play out but keep looking for other federal jobs. Don’t put all your efforts into one place.
Hello Fazle,
First of all, I want to thank you for posting this video. Helped me to get an insight on what working at TSA is like. I just have a few questions to ask you if you don’t mind. But first, as a backstory,I want to say that I am interested in working as a federal air marshal. I have applied to be one last week on the 10th. I applied to be a TSO as well. I am scheduled to take the test on the 24th of this month.
My first question to you is, in your opinion, is it worth being a TSO worker? In terms of pay, work life balance, and working with people around you as well as the travelers? I know you talked about some of this, but I want to know a little more in-depth.
My second question to you is, the reason I asked you the first question is because mentioning earlier, I said I want to become a Federal Air Marshal. And I want to know if I have a better chance of becoming one starting off as a TSO worker rather than what I did and applied automatically?
Thanks
Thanks for liking the comment. Did you take a look at my questions by any chance?
lol yea I had an answer typed but I forgot to send it.
Is the job worth it…? That depends on your needs. I needed a job, work experience, and something to build my resume. I was also living at home with my parents so I was able to work part-time and focus on applying for more jobs. So, to me it was worth it. If it’s worth it for you or not will be a personal decision. If the job fits in with your end goals or if you just need a job for some income, then fine. But if you’re taking the job because you have no idea what you want to do and hoping that TSA will make your decisions easier…you’re just going to be disappointed. Taking the job with no exit plan will lead to a dead end job.
You don’t need this job to be an air marshal nor will it make it easier to get the job. Most are former military and law enforcement, and a few fresh out of college. Some did have the TSO job before becoming an air marshal, but being a TSO didn’t make the process any easier.
Having one government job doesn’t make it easier to get another. It just makes it a bit easier to move around within the same agency.
Hope this helps.
@@theTSAguy thanks very much for the response. I really appreciate it.
This is my first official huge job role . I am freaked out about the interview part. I go on Friday June 4th . All I practiced in the last hour was “a difficult situation I had to deal with “ lol i don’t know what other questions will be asked and I’m a nervous wreck !!!!
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Yes, that is one type of question you'll come across.
I developed services where I help with interview prep and predicting questions.
Contact me at 91ambitions@gmail.com if you're interested.
I just emailed you !
I'm waiting for the email to show up. If I don't email you back by 9pm pacific time zone, check back here for my message bc the email probably didn't come through.
Me too
Good luck! I offer services to help people prep for interviews.
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This video is a little old. But my question is. Do you have to go to the Academy for TSA or is the training in the airport work area?
Thank you for all the great info and your videos!
Everyone goes to fletc now
Thank you
Fazle! I have passed my CBT and completed my eqip this morning. I was not contacted yet for an airport assessment/interview. Is this normal?
Yes, it’s normal. They’ll reach out to you soon enough.
Hi,
Thank you for all the info I have a few questions.
1. As a new hire, are you given vacation when you begin working or do we have to accrue them? If so, how many are we given at the beginning?
2. You mentioned off-days are during the week? No weekend off days?
1. Yes, if your part time you get 2.5 hours each pay period, if full time you get 4 hours each pay period. These numbers in years after 3 and 15 year marks. You accrue time off from day one.
2. You get 2 days off each week. They will be the same days each time until you bid for a new schedule. You may or may not get weekends. Just depends on what is available. You will not be able to take time off whenever is convenient for you. They need a certain amount of people of the checkpoint and a certain ratio of males/females. So put in your time off as far in advance e as possible.
@@theTSAguy thanks so much you’re very helpful!
great video. I am almost done with my testing process. I passed my medical assessment and just completed my SF86. My question is, I submitted my SF86 online and I try to go back online but it did not allow me to log back in. Is looked like I never had an account, as if someone deleted it completely. Is this normal? The system does not even recognized my user name and password, after I submitted it online. Help!
Perfectly normal, once you submit it the investigation becomes active. The only way you can get back in is if the hiring agency opens it back up for corrections, then the investigation is frozen pending your corrections.
Hi Fazle. So everyone starts as a part timer? How many hours weekly? UGH!! I'm not sure if a part time with the TSA would be okay for me financially.. :(
No not everyone, there's airports that have full time positions. You will get full time eventually. I think now it'll be sooner rather than later. Part-time is 25 hours full-time is 40 hours. You'll need to work 2 jobs if you're only part-time depending on your financial situation.
I had an interview and did my E-86 form. Waiting to be cleared. She said there’s an “assessment” which she said means another interview. Wondering what comes next. She said its a new hiring process so I’m not entirely sure what to expect or how to prepare
What kind of interview did you already have?
@@theTSAguy interview on microsoft teams i think but I have another more formal interview coming up I think. Im not sure this is all super confusing
I got an email yesterday saying my I have been referred to the hiring manager at SAV but the status under my dashboard says not referred. Why is that?
Don’t worry about that dashboard. Just do what the emails instructed.
Just waiting on my background check…..taking longer than expected. It’s been 3 weeks
They usually take 90-120 days. Just sit tight and let the process play out
Hey there, how long is probation? Credit check is before you get invited to the airport assessment? what happens if you fail the credit check?
Probation is 2 years if you’re part-time, 1 year if you’re full-time.
Credit check is done after you pass the CBT. It’s run simultaneously with your airport assessment.
If you fail then you are disqualified and need to go repair your credit before you can apply again.
Hope that helps.
i have a question but im not shure if your still answering questions because this video is old. yesterday i applied and today i got an email to take the test. but this question is for you. Is transferring a possibility like going to one airport and lets say that theres a airport much closer to you can you put in the transfer??
Yes you can transfer to a different airport. Speak with your mission support office.
I came across your video and am thankful to hear from you. I have a question; I have a delinquent debt from previous years under $7,500. Do I have to worry about it? I am so prepared to take the CBT TSA exams. However, I postponed twice already as I hurriedly paid some of my debts, but still, I have more unpaid debts. DO I HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT A DELINQUENT DEBT UNDER 7,500 DOLLARS? Thank you so much; I appreciate you.
Delinquent debt is when you failed to pay your debts so the bank sent you to collections. General debt is not a concern. Have you debts been sent to collections yet?
@@theTSAguy Yes, I have a lot of it! That's why I am trying to resolve this right now. But, as I have said, the total amount is less than $7,500.00. So, do I have to worry about it?
Another question, due to my delinquent debts, I have postponed exams twice already. Does this also affect my records?
You’re fine, as long as you’re able to keep up with payments. No, it won’t impact your application if your postpone.
@@theTSAguy THANK YOU SO MUCH! I APPRECIATE YOU! I WILL KEEP WATCHING YOUR VIDEO FOR MORE UPDATES AND FOLLOW YOU ALWAYS HERE ON TH-cam. I am going to take my CBT soon! I will let you know the result. The information you shared here is beneficial, and I am grateful! Have a wonderful day!
Happy to help! watch my video on the CBT test before you go in
Keep killing the debt as fast as you can or go into debt consolidation if you need to. You can also negotiate what you’re willing to pay the collection agency since they buy your debt for a smaller amount. As an example, if you owe 3K, you can literally confront the collector and tell them you know they bought the debt for a smaller amount and you’re only willing to pay 1k.
The debt collector will settle for 10%-50% of the original amount. Make sure to get this in writing and make sure it gets reported as “paid in full” or “paid as agreed.” This is openly talked about in the finance circuits.
It’s right on the equitable website.
The only downside of TSA is the pay. Benefits are good
though.
In the private sector is great money! Most make more then any local PD around.
They did get a pay raise of about 30% this year. The reason many ( sch as myself) work at the TSA is simply to get in the door, gain some work experience, then move on to different jobs and other agencies. Very few stay long term.
Just wanted to say & clarify that it is not true that anyone can pass the TSA medical, having a pulse is not enough, you need to pass the minimal requirements of eye sight & everything else. I qualified for everything but didn’t pass the medical because my eye prescription was old, so it’s not that easy.
You can always appeal that and will get overturned. There weren’t as many medical rejections when I applied. But my statement was an exaggeration.
FYI. I also failed the medical portion of the eye exam. My near sightedness was horrible. I appealed and saw my optometrist and got glasses. Resubmit the prescription of new glasses. A day later, I got an email from Acuity indicating I passed the medical evaluation. I now passed the background as of today 04/22/2022. I say, appeal the process, get new glasses and you will be fine.
@@badger1002 thank you & congratulations 🙏
So I took my CBT test about 3 weeks ago. I'm just now finishing my background check info. What is the next step? Or would I have to take an assessment that everyone is talking about? Do you know when they will call me for the whatever the next step is ? Sorry for all the questions I'm just so confused.
1. You're waiting for the airport assessment. This will be your interview and medical checks.
2. As to when you get called for the airport assessment? This will be based on how quickly your airport is hiring and how high the turnover is. The process moves faster at larger airports.
The airport assessment is multiple steps wrapped into one. This step is considered "complete" when you complete the SF-86, credit check, interview, fingerprints, and submit signed documents needed for Federal employment.
Then you move to the "ready pool"
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Okay thank you soooooo much for explaining that to me.
@@candicericks5186 No problem, They made it as confusing as possible.
@@theTSAguy haha yes!!!
@@candicericks5186 hey I took my cbt and passed week ago just curious how long did it take for them to contact you to begin step 4(background chk etc)?
Hey, So i’m a college student studying cybersecurity and I’ve applied for the position and just finished up completing my SF form. I just had a couple questions! One, since I applied for part time and I am a college student how does that work? Do i tell them what days i have class and they approve it or something else. How long are the typical work shifts? What if college comes in the way of going to the training facility? Last one sorry for all these questions. How does the pay work meaning starting pay and moving up or based on different airports and when do you get payed?
Thank you!!!
1. TSA management is willing to accommodate you as long as your airport has schedules available that fit your needs. If not then you will need to make your school schedule accommodate your work schedule.
2. You let management know what your schedule needs are and they will try to work with you. They will not make any promises, agency needs will come first.
3. Part-time work schedules are 25 hours a week with 2 days off. Full-time schedules are 40 hours a week with 2 days off.
4. If you school schedule conflicts with the FLETC training schedule then you can ask for a different FLETC date or you will need to move you school schedule around or take online classes for a semester.
5. Paid every 2 weeks like clock work. TSA will not hold any of your pay checks. Federal law prohibits that. Your pay is based on what pay grade you are hired at and your geographic location. The higher you are in pay grade the more you get paid.
Final advice: Complete your degree and move on to other parts of government that have growth potential for you or move into private sector. I suggest following the money.
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How’s the Interview assessment for TSA ? I have one tomorrow morning
Hey so I been notified to correct my OF-306 form but they don’t show me the mistake nor where to submit the form if I were to correct it. Do you know how to fix this issue or who I can contact?
That’s a glitch in the system, it usually resolves itself. Just contact the HR number and let them know.
So I applied for TSA officer here at Dallas forth worth and Dallas love field last December. I’m done for CBT, Airport Assessment and Medical Eval. I’m on the back ground stage now, how long it does its takes before you will be at the ready pool and EOD? How long is the training?
You’ll enter the ready pool when your SF-86 is error free. Training has changed since I was hired but mine was 8 weeks. 4 weeks of book work, tests, and practical exercises and then 4 weeks of on- job-training. If you join the Facebook group you can ask the community there. Some of them have already been hired.
@@theTSAguy what is the name of Facebook group?
Link in description box
What is your job now at USCIS? Do you think TSA is a good stepping stone? I just got out from active duty after 8 years.
@@bulls9061 I am a refugee officer at USCIS now. I'm putting up a video on my job this week.
TSA as a stepping stone....honestly it can be anything you want it to be. Either a stepping stone or as a permanent job, it just depends what skills you get from it and how you leverage it.
After 8 years of active duty you have more than enough experience to get into a GS 9-12 position. Your "stepping stone" was your time in the military. You just have to know how to leverage your skills on paper in order to apply for jobs you qualify for. You have have the vet pref points which will give you the additional support.
If you need help with learning to write your resume, I made videos on that. If you need help with leveraging your experience, then send me an email and we'll talk. My contact is in the description box.
If I applied for one airport. Do I have to repeat the process for each airport, even after going through background, medical, fingerprints, E-86, etc. ?
One process, all airports can pull applicants from the same ready pool as long as you applied to that airport
From what I know the tattoo policy changed in the agreement. Just cant have face or head tattoos.
Fazle so basically I am a young man who got fired from some bs warehouse jobs in the past would that affect me passing the background check.
No. You're fine. As long as you weren't fired for theft or illegal acts. I've been fired too in the past. I did fine.
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Just an update to your subscribers. So, I submitted my SF86 background a week ago and today, I got an email from TSA advising that I passed my background and I am in the ready pool. I didn't realized it was that fast. Is this generally this quick for background?
That’s insane, but I’m also happy they are getting faster with it. It’s never that fast but it sounds like TSA changed how they do Their BI now. Good luck and thanks for the update!
@@theTSAguy Either they changed the way B.I is being process or there is nothing in my background for them to investigate. Who the heck knows.
Might be both, if your still in your 20s, unmarried, few debts, no assets, arrests or kids. It’s done within 60-90 days. But with BIs my guess is as good as yours
Update! Last time I posted a message regarding passing my background within 10 days of submission and was place in the ready pool. On April 27, 2022, I got my final job offer and my E.O.D is May 08, 2022. I start my orientation on May 9, 2022 for 4 weeks. Then I head to FLETC in Georgia for 2 more weeks. This is going so fast. I did not think I was going to get hire within 2 months from the day I took the CBT which was on Feb 27, 2022. 2 Months was all it took. Unbelievable!!! Are there anyone with the same experience as I? Please respond.
@@badger1002 I applie 5/11/22 and passed everything and just got a email today saying I’m in the ready pool as of 07/05/22 hopefully I get a offer soon since I got hired at a hiring event.
if you are a college student and is applying for TSA that is okay right? They will try to work with my schedule? I’m currently going to go for 2 days a week so far but I could change. How does that work
You have met your management know so that they can work around your schedule. Agency needs do come first, but they will work with you.
For the training of you have small children and can’t leave for two weeks can you do virtual or ….?
Training is in person, you will need to find childcare for 2 weeks.
I know you said seniority gets full time part. What about veterans? Would they be an exception to receive full time on their first time applying?
You don’t apply for the conversion, it’s automatically given to you. The only way your time in service will help you is if you. It back your military time.
@@theTSAguy what do you mean?
There’s no exceptions given to veterans as far as if you get hired full-time or part-time. The only way to get hired full time from the start is to apply to a full time position.
I was given a medical fail and had 30 days to appeal.
After giving them the extra things they asked for (twice) i was medically cleared, now just waiting......
Yea its a mess there.
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Especially now since the call center is closed and you can only communicate by email.
Yea I thought I had it bad dealing with HRAccess back in 2009, you guys REALLY have it bad with covid in the mix
Hey buddy, I work for the New York police department and I’m looking for a second job and I saw tsa in New York was hiring. Are they flexible with scheduling? I saw it was a part time position.
Yes they are flexible to a certain extent. If the schedule you're looking to work is available they will happily accommodate. The only time there isn't any flexibility is when you go to training in GA. This also depends heavily on your management's policy and their willingness to work with you.
@@theTSAguy i have my structured interview in a few hours. I’m so nervous 😭 the HR employee mentioned that they are currently not doing the training in ATL due to covid. Everything is online now
Thats a good thing. Less bs to deal with.
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not a real part time , can be 12 hours in one day - limit is 30 hours in week
Hey Fazle, what federal agency do you work at now that you left the TSA?
USCIS now, if you haven't subscribed already go ahead and do so. I'm doing a 3 part video on how to apply for a govt job and writing a resume
Do I need a copy of my birth certificate for the job??? I was born in Cuba but I became a USA citizen last year
You need it when you apply for your security clearance. Proof of citizenship when you show up to work the first day.
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@@theTSAguy THANK YOU 👍
I just got an email for airport assessment interview. I don't know if I'm going. I got a better job now, but TSA is federal job. Omg I don't know what to do..
Go to the interview and then decide what you want to do if you get a job offer. Yes...this is a Federal job but also look at what your long term goals are and if having a job at the TSA will help you get closer to your end goal.
Getting a job at the TSA won't make it any easier to transfer to other agencies. This is a common misconception even I had. You will still need to put in the work to actively learn how to leverage your skills and the Federal hiring process.
I took the job 10 years ago because I had no other options back then. Getting out was a struggle but I eventually did.
Let me know if that helps.
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@@theTSAguy thank you for your help! I will do so..
How can I apply for tsa in 2 different states? I have an interview for 1 but the 1 I really want has not reached out yet.
You apply to both airports, when you complete the steps in the hiring process it'll count for both positions. When you get to the ready pool then you can accept one and turn down the other.
👋 Does a person have to have security experience to be tsa?
So even tho the job posting said I’ll be hired at full time I’ll still be brought I. As part time
No, you will be hired according to the job posting. If it says full-time, then you will be hired as full-time. If they try to hire you as anything other than full-time then the agency can be sued. That would be illegal.
Do we still have to interview with investigators after your regular interview ?
Yes, your security interview is a separate from your job interview. Any time you apply for a job that requires a clearance.
How do I know which airport to work at? Am I garanuteed local or can I pick or do I get offers?
You have to apply to a job posting, that will list the airport you’re applying to. You are only going to get an offer to the airport you applied to. You can apply to multiple airports, but you will only able to choose you airport as the final job offers are made.
Being in the reserves (military) will that conflict with tsa? Will they accommodate that
Yes it's fine. I was in the FL/GA guard. You job is Federally protected. If you get a hard time JAG will have a field day with that.
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Didn't know that 2021 was a recession. Also high amounts of debts aren't relevant to the jobs at tsa. I work for the tsa and have over 100k in both debts combined.
Yea debts are definitely not an issue, it’s only delinquent debts people need to worry about. Moral of the story is pay your bills and not incur more debt than you can handle.
Hi can you please make a video of what would be a decent resume for tsa job.
Thank you
Yes, no problem.
I made a video on how to write federal resumes. You should watch that, I use the TSA job posting as an example. If you need templates let me know. Email in the description box.
Okay sweet! I will search for it thank you 😊
TSA on jobs training or during 2 weeks in Georga anyone not making it regarding test they provided?
I don't know if anyone that failed training. It's the government they make sure everyone passes. The training is very easy, nothing too complicated.
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When in the process of being hired do you have to go to Georgia for 2 weeks?
Once you're fully hired and you get on the pay roll. You'll get training dates.
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Hello, I am curious about the 2week training in Georgia. Travel and accomodations specifically. What portion are you responsible for? What's the average out of pocket cost (if you're a non-drinker 😉) Thanks for the help!
All costs are paid by TSA. Only time you come out of pocket is if you leave the DHS campus. For non-drinker $5/day day will do you fine. That will be your per diem rate since you're living on campus.
If you go off campus there's really good restaurants. You can take day trips to Savanah and Jacksonville. There's a FLETC bus that will take you for free.
I just check my portal it showing me heading to airport assessment they will comtact me through email and do i need to do my E86 or should i wait
Yes, all of the paperwork will be emailed to you. For the E86 you'll get link that takes you to the OPM website to make an account and complete the application. I did a video on this where I talk about the basics. None of this has to be done in any particular order. Things have changed since covid.
Im scheduled to take my CBT exam, how did it go for you?
@@diancawilliams9621 Its easy, though you sign a NDA so no one can really talk about it.
Hello Fazle!!
So I’m in the process of getting hire and I received an email from a hiring manager about interviewing me over the phone. What is that for? I thought everything was done in person… thank you in advance
Not done in person anymore for majority of the locations. Interviews will be done virtually or by phone. After the pandemic TSA had to adapt and find ways of contactless interviewing. It now saves them time and allows them to interview more people at a faster rate. So it’s normal, don’t worry.
@@theTSAguy thank you so much for the response.
Happy to help
Did you ever experience weird/inconsistent progression through the candidate portal.
TSA emailed me the e86/e-QIP but when I view my progress on the candidate portal, it still shows 36% and classifies my application into the 'Selective Service' step.
Totally normal. They leave your application in one phase and process 4 others simultaneously.
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Hi, I have my “assessment interview” this coming Wednesday. Assuming everything goes well, how long after that before I’m hired
That will depend on how quickly you finish your medical and SF-86. Once you hit ready pool it could be a matter of days or months if you’re applying to a smaller airport. There’s a person in the Facebook group who is looking at immediate hire once his paperwork clears.
My sf-86 has been done for quite some time. What’s involved with the medical?
And what can I expect with the airport assessment?
You’ll have a virtual interview which should be about 2 hours
Medical will be drug test, general health exam, vision test and color vision test
What if I forget to put my allergy meds on the med questionnaire?
Just tell them the day of the med eval
@@theTSAguy I already went and forgot to add it. I think I should call aquity.
@ipporamen4183 call them and let them know, if you get confronted later then just tell them you forgot to add it
I just pass the CBT test when will I do the airport assessment
The speed at which this gets started depends on how fast your airport is able to process applications. Someone will contact you be email.
hi congratulations on passing. do u have any tips on cbt or was it difficult especially xray image part thanks
I am sorry if I missed it. I just wanted to know how long after the interview must someone wait for results?
Just depends on how fast local HR processes the paperwork sent to them. The people I have been coaching on interviews all found out within 1 week. They all passed, you'll be fine. I never met anyone who failed the interview. If you haven't subscribed to ahead and do so. I'll be doing videos on the Federal promotion process. If TSA is a foot-in-the-door, I'll be doing videos on how to leverage experience and switch agencies.
@@theTSAguy I did my interview today they told me to keep an eye out for an email and check dashboard it was all done online due to corona. Got asked questions I think I did well. I was not given a timeframe however but thank you! I am subscriber #100!
Appreciate the love! It's a fun job, just ignore the bs, you'll be fine.
@@theTSAguy Yeah hopefully it all goes smooth. Waiting on post interview instructions.
@@w.j9285 if you get to choose your start date I'd choose the earliest one possible to lock-in your seniority early. You'll be surprised how much of a difference just a few pay periods will make.
I had to appeal for a misdemeanor I had from 2019, I submitted all court documents and statements about how I should be a food fit for the job. I received an email last week stating.
Due to recently submitted information, PerSec reversed the previous denial pre-appointment determination.
Would you know what that means ?
It means you just cashed in your one “get out of jail free” card and have been given a second chance. From now on you have to keep your nose clean or risk losing your job.
Ok. So im guessing that's good news. Should i be waiting for another email? its just another wait game again? @theTSAguy
@cesardominguez3552 your waiting on additional emails for to clear all the other steps in the process. You’ll get a job offer noice when your airport has availabilities to bring you on
I passed and cleared the airport interview and the medical. @theTSAguy
@cesardominguez3552 ok so now just let the process take its natural course
What is average time between Airport Assessment, and starting paid training?
About 3 weeks, depends how fast they are hiring
@@theTSAguy had my airport assessment back in early July/late June still no news on training 😭
@@yarection smaller airports take a longer time. You'll get called in as openings come up.
Hey I’m a 18 year old who just graduated high school do you think i could be hired or would I need to be older/ more experience
No, I was hired with a few people that just graduated high school. You'll be fine.
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Dose anyone know why the TSA Candidate Portal has been down for 3 weeks?
Join the fb group and you can ask there. Link in the description box.
Do medical bills count for debt on credit check?
As long as you stay current on your debts then you're fine.
Hey buddy, do you happen to know what beginning pay is?
Pay is listed on the job posting. It’s specific to the location of where job is. The pay for Los Angeles will be different from the pay in Houston, for example…
Fazle
how do we get the Registration code for the e86 e quip please?
That was supposed to be emailed to you in a separate email. If you didn't get one contact HRAccess.
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I have an update. Go to your email and search "registration code". It may have ended up in your spam mail. I just spoke to someone who found their code.
@@theTSAguy thank you fazie
@@theTSAguy thank u
wish me luck ha 2022 just put my application in....
lol you’ll be fine, should go quickly
@@theTSAguy passed my cbt exam
@@theTSAguy by any chance do you know how long they take to contact me for airport assessment? I'm going on 2 months now. thank you
Just depends on the needs of your airport and how quickly they can process people. Larger airports = faster hiring
No set timelines.
hello , my CBT exam on 29th of this month, so two more days.. but idk what to study and what to do, I m just so very nervous ,,please please please help me out to pass the exam , I want that job? please
The test will be simple reading and English comprehension test. It's equal to the type of exam you would take in high school. Its not hard at all. The x-ray exam is where people have a lot of trouble. You don't need any x-ray experience.
Go to google images and search the term "x-ray baggage screening images". You will see several images of bags in an x-ray. Try to identify the objects in the bags. When looking at an x-ray image. divide the image into 4 squares, and try to identify the objects in each square. Some of the objects can cross over into other squares. The x-ray portion is also a test to see if you have red/green color blindness.
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thank you so much...
@@framedbyrash2298 hi did u pass
its a revolving door literally you get hired part time 3 days into training your offered full time! ppl keep quitting because the pay and quality of life is trash which you are leaving out all the negatives.
I discussed the negatives and positives in a different video. The job is what you make of it, some love it and others don’t. It is what it is…
@@theTSAguy saying you hated tsa but dont elaborate on it? Then move on to just saying its like any job, thats being very vague. Becuase the truth of the matter is TSA has many red flags that if ppl knew they would quit instantly. You would of got the immagration job either way so no need to over hype TSA.
@@jasoncamacho7116 In this video: th-cam.com/video/dziLuBzsWnk/w-d-xo.html I address all things you're saying I'm not mentioning. I don't hate the TSA, I never did.
The only reason I was able to move on to other opportunities is because I stopped being angry at the world, accepted personal responsibility and became more solutions oriented.
The choice is really yours...
What if it's medical bills(carecredit).. due to a relatives negligence??????
If it's in your name, then it's your responsibility to get it paid off.
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@@theTSAguy ok thanks
Np, I've been there. So I know the feeling.
I'm a college student and I have one 2 hour class that will be on Friday's. Will TSA be lenient with me for this one day?
They will work with you but it will depend on how willing management is. Agency needs will come first but they have accommodated my schedule when I needed them to in the past. Are you working with them now?
@@theTSAguy I am currently waiting on my Medical Assessment results. Then after that it says Background Check and Ready Pool
Ok let the HR rep know when you start orientation. What are you studying in school?
@@theTSAguy ok. Thanks. Engineering Technology ( Software Design and Network/System Administration )
Why are you looking for a job at TSA? is it just to hold you over financially or are you looking to work for the govt as an engineer?
Do you have to a security guard experience for the job?
No, just high school diploma and color vision color vision are mandatory. 6 months work experience is helpful to pass the interview.
Thank you for the reply… Another question there’s a question on the SF86 form about the 7th years police contact. What happened if you actually did but almost 8 years ago? Thanks for the help.
@cheiravillar1781 email me the full question.
I just did thank you 🙏🏽 😊
I applied for full-time as they said FT and PT were available. Also as SSA not TSA or TSO.
What’s an SSA?
@@theTSAguy its a Security Support Assistant and I think its a new kind of position that airports created within the past year or maybe two
Send me and email. I have questions for you
@@theTSAguy sure what is a good email or where can i contact you privately to get that
91ambitions@gmail.com
I’m the only person that has access to this email
Great videos. Will past suspended license effect my background check and disqualify me?
Depends why it was suspended. If you're like me and you racked up too many points in 1 year, then you're fine. If you started getting DUIs.... then you would run into problems.
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Can you stay part time. And are you actually part time. Is there mandatory, like involuntary overtime.
1. Yes, 2. No - I work for uscis now. I left in 2013. I'm just well versed in govt employment. 3. No
@@theTSAguy another question I’m through application and it’s telling me “if I want to be considered for band d” what is that and should I say yes or no?
D band is the paygrade. You would say yes only only if you have prior security experience. Otherwise you say no.
Are you allowed to leave the FLETC campus on the weekend?
Yea you can, once class is dismissed you can go off campus. I’m doing a video on this.
@@theTSAguy awesome looking forward to seeing it. I have my airport assessment next week.
@@owenwalsh4558 Watch my videos on interviewing. If you need more help let me know.
@@theTSAguy I will. I do have a question for you now- I sent in my eqip on 2/6. I forgot to enter the job information for a summer job in college, bartending at a minor baseball ballpark. I read online I can reach out to someone to get ahead of the investigator so its me bringing it to their attention, not vice versa. Any recommendations?
Reach out to the investigator and let them know. If they bring it up to you later just tell them you forgot, which is true. I worked 13 jobs in 2 years before working for TSA. I left off a lot of jobs because I made less than $600. The investigator spent another 3 hours with me adding to jobs to my application because apparently all jobs you get paid for are supposed to be listed even if you don’t file taxes on them. Either way it’s not the end of the world. They know it happens and that it’s not intentional
My orientation is in 2 weeks , some videos scared me off
Lol don’t let the experiences of others stop you from going for what you want. My experience was just that…mine. I’m just trying to help people make an informed decision so that you don’t get any surprises later on.
Which airport are you assigned? I just submitted my SF86..fingers crossed..
Dress code for in person assessment?
I went in jeans and a polo. Rule of thumb is casual Friday attire. Some testing locations do report how you came dressed.
Is there a way to find out if you’re best qualified, highly qualified, or qualified? I made it to the ready pool after 9 months.
Then you’re the best qualified lol. I’d just a matter of time before your hired
Me too but I’m still waiting on a job offer
What airport?
@@theTSAguy IAH. I applied with them and went into the ready pool at the end of July, but got an offer to work for Austin’s airport this morning. I applied with them December 10th. I’m looking to move closer for the opportunity.
@@theTSAguy can you give advice on testing and certifications? Will they train you well so that you pass when it’s time to test? I was told I would go to the academy after 3 months of employment with their location. That seems long.
What's is the dress code for CBT test? I Have My Test On Wednesday!! Help
T-shirt and jeans is fine
Thank u. Can I wear short and a shirt?
Some testing centers do take note of what you're wearing and I have heard of them reporting it to TSA/CBP/BOP/Air Marshal. Play it safe, don't go in shorts. So long pants, clean shirt, and clean shoes. Jeans are fine, but nothing with holes. Treat every thing like a job interview till you're fully hired.
Back in 2009-11 they weren't as picky, so people got away with a lot. Around 2013 they got picky.
Okay thank you soooo much!!!
I hope you get that 1k signing bonus TSA is giving out
We're difficult because we don't like having our constitutional rights violated by rent-a-cops for simply going from point A to B
The term “rent-a-cop” implies that these are employees supplied by a private security firm, aka a corporation. TSA employees are federalized. The U.S. government has a legal duty to protect its transportation systems and the traveling public.
Instead of complaining to some random guy on TH-cam, find a solution and implement it. If you are so vexed by the legalities…you do have legal instruments available to you should you elect to employ them.
Or…just buy a private jet.
@@theTSAguy I already have a solution, getting it implemented is the challenging part. If they really were interested in protecting the public, they would strengthen consumer protection laws, banning certain plastic products, improving cyber security protection across the board. You cannot do that by groping and harrassing passengers :)
@MichaelM184 great, stop complaining and make it happen.
Hii i passed my medical evaluation. Submitted the SF86 on December 8th, 2023 Been waiting since. Would i have notified if i didn't pass background already?
It’s only been a few months…give them some time. You can’t be denied a clearance without being given the chance to rebut the findings.
Got it. The hiring manager of the airport notified me that NBIS said my SF86 was completed on January 18th, but he didn't really say I passed, so I'm just confused lol, and told me just to wait.
@cesardominguez3552
complete = all necessary documents are complete and submitted
Granted = security clearance is passed
@theTSAguy copy that. I guess I just have to wait to see if it gets granted. Would I receive an email or a phone call? You think I would of gotten an email that it wasn't granted already?
@cesardominguez3552 they have to talk you by phone or on person before denying clearance. You have no reason to worry about a denied clearance…unless there’s something you don’t want gettin out.
Otherwise, just chill and let the process play out.
I just applied. Any tips
I made another video on this called The Revolving Door
I'm waiting for my airport assessment? About how long?
This will depend on the airport you applied it. The larger the airport then the faster the process will move. There really i snot set timeline.
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@@theTSAguy I applied at BWI in Maryland
And I’m still waiting on the airport assessment
You shouldn't be waiting long then. Most of the people i spoke to completed your within in 60 days at large airports like yours. Everything will depend on airport needs.
@@theTSAguy I’m hoping it’s not much longer
Is this a job suitable for a 50+ married woman?
Yes of course it is. Depending on the work-life balance you're looking for, you will have a set schedule for at least a year and then you can bid for a new schedule based on your seniority after that. You schedule will change every 1-18 months. You have 2 guaranteed days off a week and you get vacation time, plus all the other federal benefits. The job is low responsibility and you don't even have to take work home. If you can ignore all work place politics, do your job and go home...you'll be fine.
@@theTSAguy Thank you! I am in the hiring process. I am scheduled to take my test this coming Thursday. I search the website to my local airport and found the job closes 5/31/202. I wonder if they are attempting to hire quickly or if that is just the date they are accepting applications. My airport is small to compared to big cities. Most of my employment have been in Management and I am looking to have a job that the work stays there :).
I think they are looking to hire quickly
I got lucky I’m being hired on straight to full time.
That’s going to save you a lot of headache
@@theTSAguy can you make a video with more info on Fletc and what to bring? I was told I would probably go for two weeks but the HR contact told me not to worry about it yet. I start orientation on 11/21.
Yea I can do that
@@theTSAguy great!
Find out if you’re going to FLETC first. Some people ended up doing their training remotely due to COVID concerns.
Welp, I guess I’m out due to delinquent debt😔
Definitely not an issue. Just keep record showing you’ve been making payments and worked out a payment plan with the creditors. Show the documents to the investigator. You’ll be fine.
@@theTSAguy Thanks for giving me a glimpse of hope. I’ve completed the computer test and just had my interview. They said the next step is going to be the background/credit check stuff. I don’t understand why they don’t start with that. I really want this career and think I’d do a great job, but like most Americans, my credit score has plunged over the past couple years 😔
@hungrydude619 don’t worry, just show them you’re payment plan and proof of payments. They just care that won’t be susceptible to bribes.
What about is you wear a hair piece?
Religious head wear is fine. I worked with a few people that wore religious head coverings and it was not a problem.
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