Fazle, incredible video. You explained each step in great detail. I recently applied to EWR here in NJ and I was selected to take my computer-based test. What kinds of questions do they ask during the federal interview? Thank you!
The videos I list below will answer your questions Structure of Federal Interviews ua-cam.com/video/9P1ArtzquEw/v-deo.html Effectively Answer all Interview Questions ua-cam.com/video/RQGf45oOlH4/v-deo.html Types of Interview Questions with Examples ua-cam.com/video/ihr3skIZ1sQ/v-deo.html In a next few weeks I'll be setting up a way to help people 1-on-1 with Federal job interview prep, resume writing and prep, and how to evaluate a Federal job posting and keyword evaluation. If you're interested in 1-on-1 help after you pass your CBT, let me know. I'll send you the details on how to get started. The types of questions on the CBT will be basic reading and writing, with the difficulty of an 8th grade final exam. The xray test is a different story. It tests color vision. To get an idea of what it will be like. go to Google and search "x-ray baggage screening images". Go through those images and try to identify the objects in the pictures. Those will be the same types of images you'll see on the xray portion of the CBT. I went in a took the test cold, back in 2009. There was no information on all this back then, especially no images on Google.
For my computer test in NC, they gave me noX-Ray test. My test dealt with identifying shapes, tracing numbers in order, and doing 2D- 3D shape forms and figure which side belongs to which. My mind was blown 😂. I guess it varies from state to state
@@longdongshlong8297 I didn’t, idk what mean having to know what sides belong to a folded piece of paper to check what people have in their brief cases 🤦🏿♂️
This new version of the test seems to make more sense because when you’re looking at an X-ray image it’s one big puzzle. You’re having to find different object and piece them together in your head to make sure everything in the bag makes sense and that it looks like it supposed to be there.
The credit checks cost money, so there’s no point in spending money on a candidate if you don’t know if they will make it through the hiring process or not
Hey Fazle, I was put into the ready pool for Westchester 10/5/2022 and have been waiting ever since. Since then I've also applied to JFK, another Westchester opening, and Newark. However its 3 months going onto almost 4 months being in the ready pool. I see that a lot of people don't wait that long. This is definitely the longest part of the process for me. How much longer do you think I will have to wait?
@@theTSAguy How do i transfer application? When I was put in the ready pool they let me apply to other openings on the USAgov website. So i applied to JFK and Newark, On the dashboard it says im eligible for all 3 so I thought that whenever theres an opening for either they would call me.
Just passed the CBT test yesterday and accepted the contingent offer. Hoping the process doesn’t take long, really looking forward to a opportunity like this
Everything is going smoothly so far. I'm currently waiting on my airport assessment. Thank you for all you hard work to produce these videos, they have help clarify the entire process.
I have applied to the FB group with both of my FB accounts. I completed the CBT, and filled out everything for the E-qip SF-86 and submitted it a few weeks ago but I haven't received any response about the background check. I'm wondering when they will start the investigation or if they already have. I'm still waiting for my airport assessment, and I even completed a second application to a different airport nearby to hopefully increase the odds of being selected soon for airport assessment. How would I know when the background investigation is complete? Does every applicant get interviewed by a investigator? Do they send a email to inform me that the investigation is complete?
1. You will have an actual interview with an investigator and you'll get a document uploaded to your eOFP when your investigation is complete. Don't worry about this for now. 2. Yes everyone gets an interview 3. Yes
Apparently the dashboard has been down for maintenance since last year. Don’t worry about the dashboard, it’s just a visual graphic of where you are in the process.
Watch my videos on interviewing. Those will answer most of your questions. I made an interview guide based on real interview questions and from interview questions that I predicted from jobs I applied to. I sell this for $25. If you’d like a copy, send me an email and I’ll give you instruction on how to get your copy.
Just wanted you to know I watching all of your vids about TSA and it significantly helped me understand the process. I applied maybe in April or May and have now gone through the whole process and been officially offered a job and have accepted it. Orientation and training should start soon with my official starting day being Nov 8. Thanks for all your help!
@@theTSAguy I’m still OJT but I’m about to get certified for 4 basic positions until FLETC where we train for everything else. I like it. Today specifically went by extremely fast. Can’t wait to get my uniform and be fully certified. Training for FLETC is 01/16 for me. again thanks for your help with the hiring process!
First let me say a big thank you for your awesome videos and quick responses. The contingent letter says you are required to electronically submit forms TSA 2811, TSA 2812 and OF 306 but there is no link to these forms. So how do you electronically submit them???
You will get those links in a separate email when you get scheduled for your airport assessment. There's a link to the Facebook group in the description. You can join and ask the people in the group who are currently in the process your questions. They can give you real time information.
I'm heading to my "Airport Assessment" in Kona Hawaii this Wednesday. (Its in an office building near a Costco a couple miles from the Airport ) I passed my CBT almost 2 years ago! I'm pretty sure the Pandemic added a year to my process! I think the process has changed somewhat since you tested, I completed my credit check, e86, Selective Service forms right after my contingent offer, and then WAITED. Thanks for your videos, they are helping me prepare for the assessment!
Yea it added a year to everyone's process. Which bites because the process is already drawn-out as it is. Most people are doing virtual interviews. I guess Kona figured out how to get in-person set up.
@@theTSAguy I would have LOVED a virtual interview! I'm flying in from Arizona and a subcompact rental costs $480 for 3 days on the Big Island! Im probably spending a little more than you did when you committed yourself to drive to Jacksonville! I've been wanting to move to Hawaii for years now, so this may finally be my deciding factor!
@@jayl9920 hahaha yea donating blood plasma was a lot easier. $480 for a car, plus hotels, food and parking...I hope you got a full-time offer. I have some friends in Hawaii and they all tell me how expensive it is. If you need help with leveraging experience to move up the ladder or to a different agency, let me know. I set up 1-on-1 services recently to help people.
@@theTSAguy Well I passed! Thanks again for your posts, your intel on the assessment questions was spot on and allowed me to concentrate on my specific anecdotes!
@@jayl9920 glad I could help. I was kinda more curious about your time in Hawaii hahaha. I started a facebook group for you guys to compares notes about your federal hiring process and experience. Right now It's just 1 other person so I'm trying to build it up. facebook.com/groups/1202027436909288/
Sir, I passed my assessment. I was invited to go forward at a local airport for interview, fingerprints and they asked for my birth certificate. Does this mean I'm close to being hired?
Steps have changed a little bit, it's now application received, CBT, CJO, SService, AA, Med/Drug, background, ready pool, Final job offer, Entry on duty, Welcome to tsa.
I applied on 6/02/23, for MCO ORLANDO AIRPORT Took and passed the CBT on 6/09/23. Received my contingent offer on 6/10/23. Filled out all the paperwork needed along with the e86 on 7/6/23. invited for the Airport assessment. went in and also did my fingerprints and pictures and don't now what next the new candidate portal it does not say anything mines say on the top I have 100% completion but does not if Iam in the ready pool? what should I do i have send an email but no response back.
The progress tracker in the candidate portal is just an info-graphic. If that does not update then there is still nothing to worry about. You're waiting on security clearance and drug testing. Once everything clears then you will be moved to the "ready pool". You'll get an email notifying.
Thanks for the help with the videos and thank you for answering my questions. I had an interview and just got a call saying I passed the interview and now moving on to the next to step!!!!
I applied on 6/14/23, Took and passed the CBT on 6/24/23. Received my contingent offer on 6/29/23. Filled out all the paperwork needed along with the e86 on 7/9/23. Now just waiting for the invite for the Airport assessment. Should be coming soon right? Will it be Via email?
You can.... if you give back the patches or anything that has TSA/DHS markings on them. I took off the patches and kept the jackets, those were actually good quality. The rest I put in a plastic bags and gave back. Even gave back the socks just to troll them 🤣🤣
Hey The videos links below will explain what will be asked in interviews and how they will ask. Including how to answer questions and interview structure. Interview structure - ua-cam.com/video/9P1ArtzquEw/v-deo.html How to answer questions - ua-cam.com/video/RQGf45oOlH4/v-deo.html Types of questions asked - ua-cam.com/video/ihr3skIZ1sQ/v-deo.html If you haven't already subscribed, go ahead and do so. I have a video going up today. I have a set of TSA and Federal interview questions I developed over the last 10 years with a 60% accuracy rate. Some are from my own interviews. I also provide interview prep and resume writing help. My contact is in the description, reach out for details.
I applied two years ago and finally got my assessment last week . I went took my medical and filled out my e86 a day after my interview . How much longer do u think it'll be till I'm in the ready pool . I applied to Bush airport in Houston , Tx . Idk if that's considered a Big or Small airport .
Depending on the size of your airport and what their hiring needs are...might be a week to a few months. At ATL when I applied, it was less than a month. Houston Bush Int'l is a major global hub, so should be less than a month. If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming
Yea got this same email this morning was wondering. Went to the site to register with my SS and it said already on file so I’m guessing I gotta wait for my assessment
Hi there, I have followed you since I passed the CBT exams. I already completed the e-86 forms and submitted them, and I am currently waiting for my airport assessment. That was July 31, 2023. I received an email telling me to wait as the processing procedure is on a first-come, first-serve basis. I checked my email daily, but it's already September 10, 2023, and I am still waiting to hear from the TSA. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Security clearance won’t be quick and it never has been. All you can do is wait for OIG to complete your vetting. It’s usually 120 days but it can take longer depending on backlogs and clearance priorities.
Absolutely not. This will be the easiest fitness test you will ever complete. If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I have more videos I'm working on. I also created a facebook group. The link is below. facebook.com/groups/1202027436909288/
Thanks for this video. Very informative. Going for my medical on 12/01/2021 passed CBT since 11/16/2019 Airport Assessment was 11/05/2021. You are absolutely right the process is very long. But it's worth it. I guess...I can't really tell until I pass everything and start working. But I'm excited either way and happy that I made it this far.
They check with creditors on your credit report. Just keep you bills paid or work out a payment plan and keep records of the agreement and all payments made
Medical takes a few hours, background cash take 90 days to get your interview scheduled and then another 90 to you get a final result. You get an interim clearance to your full investigation clears. There's no way to speed up the process even if you're former military or police. Every agency does your investigation all over again, unless you're getting an upgrade in clearance within the same agency. If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'm putting up more videos as soon as my work schedule stabilizes again
Thank you so much for all of your info-sharing on the TSA hiring process! I have a couple of questions: Do part time hires attend the same (as FT) 2-wk training in GA? Do part time TSO's get health insurance and retirement benefits? Thank you!
No, this is a very easy job. Just need a very comfortable pair of shoes because of all the standing. The lifting is continuous but not in the sense that it's exhausting. The conveyor does all the work, you only touch a bag if you're physically looking at what is inside. If you're interested in Federal employment in general as well as the TSA, then please subscribe. I have another video coming out on Friday.
Hi thank you for this! I am going to a meet the manager hiring event today before I apply. I saw this job posting on Indeed. Resume wise, I am an entry level applicant. I was wondering how hard or likely it is to get a call back or past step one, the application process, with not much experience. Also, thanks for sharing! Much appreciated
Chances are 100%. I had no experience when I applied nor did I have any idea how to write a Federal resume. This will be the easiest Federal job you will ever get. If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so, I'll have a video going up tonight.
Can the assessment be completed in any state? I have an interview for CLT but currently live in NJ. I am moving to Charlotte just not as quick as my application is going
it can be done remotely by zoom call or you will need to travel to your hiring airport. The upside is that you only need to do it once and it counts for all your applications.
Hi Fazle Hasnain. Great Video. Thanks! I have my CBT test scheduled September. Would you recommend any videos? I am curious about the credit check portion. Is it possible to be rejected for having low credit score or bad credit, or what's the purpose of checking your credit? Thank you. Subscribed!
Hey, check out this video for your credit check questions ua-cam.com/video/tajjFxK1i7A/v-deo.html For the CBT I don't have videos on that but you can check out sgtgodoy.com. He's former police officer and made software to help with the TSA CBT. I don't get any kick-back from your referral. It's just a site I found that looks like it would be helpful.
Everything you discussed is useful & informative except y didn’t discussed the way TSA is going to deliver your results from first test & how long they are going to deliver result.
I worked at the Atlanta airport and my starting was $15.50. TSA and FAA are on an antiquated pay scale, so the pay is a lot different from the rest of the government. I left to a different agency with in DHS back in 2013, so I'm no longer on the TSA pay scale. If you want to ball park what you will be paid. Look up the GS-5 pay in your locality. Then subtract 10k off that. If you're part-time, after you subtract 10k, then you divide by 2. I never intended on staying at TSA passed 2 years. So I didn't care much about pay. I just needed a foot-in-the-door. I'll have a video going up tomorrow and more videos about the TSA and Federal promotion structure, life after TSA and how to transition between Federal agencies. If you haven't already subscribed, go ahead and do so, that way you don't miss the videos.
@@theTSAguy I got an email about the sf86. Then I had heard of your credit is not that good that you will be disqualified. My credit score was 700 until recently I had a medical procedure done and was out of work for a month. So I ran my credit cards up a little. Plus I have a bankruptcy coming off my credit this September. I wasn’t offered to take the airport assessment yet.
I’m sorry I couldn’t finish the video. I tried my hardest. It’s like he’s having a hard time pronouncing his words or just spitting out the words. I definitely want this guy as my instructor because I will become very annoyed and out of the class I would just quit. lol everybody else has to say something about it. I can’t do it until the next video.😂😂😂
Passed my Airport Assessment via phone interview ( I’m guessing due to COVID ), but I’m currently working on my E-86 forms. I’m hoping I can fill everything out correctly with no errors and it goes all smoothly and gets me onto the next portion.
Your paperwork and medical exam will all be done together, so you'll a busy next few weeks. Once the SF-86 is considered complete you'll move to the ready pool. If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming
@@theTSAguy I’m only confused on the Airport Assessment because I didn’t actually go to the airport and do an assessment but was just scheduled to do a phone interview ( which I’m assuming I passed ). I heard others go to airports and get finger printed etc.. but as of right now my current/last email is to complete my E-86 form within 21 days. Does that seem accurate sir?
You are the MVP for this Vlog! I appreciated your computer graphic & the thorough information provided regarding each step. Thank you for taking the time to break it down for us! I knew that if I needed to refer back to anything you said earlier in this video I could "Stop the process & start all over again!" 😂🤪😂🤩😍 Thanks again! 👍🏾👌🏾🤟🏾
I’m now on the background check process. How long does it usually take? 6/17-Applied 6/29- CBT 6/29- Contingent Offer 6/30- SF-86 Completion 7/13- Airport Assessment 8/10- Passed Medical Assessment 8/10-Waiting on Background Check
Get your SF86 done ASAP. Don’t worry about how long it takes, it can be a while. You’ll be able to start with interim clearance as long as your SF86 is submitted error free.
So you’re waiting for your SF86 to be reviewed for errors. You’ll find out in 21 days if you have any that need to be be corrected. After that you’re just waiting for a start date
Hi! I just took my airport assessment. I was extremely nervous. After the interview they told me to make sure I look out for an email on what the next steps will be. Do u think that’s a positive sign that I passed?
@@jadajada1181 I went through the process back in 2011. Everything changed due to covid. I think it was a zoom call. You should have gotten the details in your scheduling email. The link to the facebook group is in the description box. You can request access to the group and the people in the group. Majority of them have already interviewed and received offers.
Mayanah. I took my airport assessment around 3 weeks ago. They use WebEx. I within a day or two received confirmation I passed. Last week, took my Medical. Fazle appeared to have taken all those at one time. I'm experiencing it with little steps. I've already turned in my e-86 which was a pain in the ass. My credit is excellent and so is my background. I had to take an early retirement selling engineering plastics. I'm 64 and collecting my SS. I don't need full time employment. Just a part time gig and this is not a career move for me. I honestly cannot see how anyone could survive on the little money they make.
@@MrPolymers hi and yes I’m experiencing little steps as well. I passed my AA about 3 weeks ago. I already completed my e-86. Haven’t heard anything as of yet regarding my background. They did mail me my medical kit for my medical evaluation but it’s still pending to schedule an appointment. The process is a little slow but I’m just going to stay positive. I’m hoping I can be done with everything and start by the summer or sooner. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Hi Fazle, I wanted to thank you for this very informative and detailed video! Since my airport assessment, I have been searching high and low for answers, and I seem to always click on your video in particular. The information you provide is very reassuring for people like me, who are anxious to hear back as well as those wondering what are the next steps. I took my airport assessment on 05/06. and Then today (06/07), I got put into the final job offer and I'm currently waiting for a call back ! Hoping it all goes well from here for me.
Happy to help, you should hear back soon TSA is bleeding for people right now. I’ll have more videos up once I’m back home. Let me know if you have an video requests
Hi sir! Great video! However, could you tell me when does training take place after the airport assessment and its process/timeline at the training facility? Thank you!
I've been waiting 2 months for my E86 to come back , and I'm super impatient but known have to wait. Just seeing 36% on my dashboard is killing me every day! I really want the job and hope it moves faster, being that the airport I applied for needs people (I have a few TSO friends there) I enjoy your videos and find them very helpful. Thank you, and God bless you, my friend . Respectfully yours George from NY (ISP)
Thank you so much for taking the time out to get us all this great information!!! I just have one question.. I heard you say that they pull your credit report.. do I have to have great credit? Because I’m currently working on mines now and it’s not that good yet!
Does anyone know if in the SF86 form I have to put down anything pass the 7 years meaning if I got an arrest 8 years ago but is only asking 7 years to now where or how do I let them know about it or do I have to let them know or just wait for them to ask me???
Honestly glad I found this video but just got a letter that I failed my medical exam and now I’m worried about how I failed it due to I was sick when doing my medical exam but couldn’t reschedule my appointment
What happens if I can't log back into the candidate portal. I'm currently waiting for the airport assessment but I am no longer able to log into my candidate portal to see my progress or check other TSO jobs I've applied for, is that normal?
Give it about 24-48 hours because system might be down for maintenance. If that doesn’t work then try resetting the password, if all else fails just call or email the help desk
The orientation is easy. You fill out a lot of paperwork, get sworn in a Federal officer, then they teach you conflict resolution and a bunch of kum-by-ah stuff. You also place your uniform orders. If you have subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming about developing your Federal career. I also started a facebook group where you can share your experiences. Link is below facebook.com/groups/1202027436909288/
Hi I recently applied to a tsa position. It said they were accepting applications until 6/15. Does that mean they had positions available? Or would it be the same process?
Hey Alexa, TSA leaves the posting open till the due date. Whoever applies will start going through the process after the posting closes. There will always be positions available because turn over numbers are astronomical. The job posting closing date is just a way to control the flood gates and keep an adequate supply of candidates in the hiring pipeline. Hiring is a year round process. You can always apply to one airport and then contact HRAccess and tell them to transfer your application to another airport. So don't worry about dates. Ex. If there's 50 spots open, and 150 apply. Then all 150 will go through the hiring process. You will all sit in the "Ready Pool" until it's your turn to get a start date as more openings come up. Then rinse and repeat. If you haven't subscribed yet go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming. Also I made a facebook group for people in the Federal employment hiring process to compares notes and ask questions. Link is below. facebook.com/groups/1202027436909288/
Hey Yunxiong, I made videos on this as well. The links are below to each video. I made a facebook group you can join as well. The link is in the description box. Structure of Federal Interviews - ua-cam.com/video/9P1ArtzquEw/v-deo.html Answering Entry Level Interview Questions - ua-cam.com/video/NX-FW1HpR8s/v-deo.html Answering Interview Questions Effectively - ua-cam.com/video/RQGf45oOlH4/v-deo.html Predicting Interview Questions - ua-cam.com/video/ihr3skIZ1sQ/v-deo.html Writing Federal Resumes - ua-cam.com/video/JbLY0aSpFiU/v-deo.html
Hi new hire here mines is totally different I sign the forms and I never went for fingerprinting or airport assessment I just waiting on background check
What are the fingerprints for? & what are they looking for in the background check? Can you elaborate what exactly the questions are about background check? Thanks
The fingerprints are part of the background check. They check to see if you have any active wants or warrants. For the details on the background check watch the video I made on it.
Yes I made an interview video ua-cam.com/video/9P1ArtzquEw/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/RQGf45oOlH4/v-deo.html ua-cam.com/video/ihr3skIZ1sQ/v-deo.html I took my practice interview questions and i made a guide out of it. If you're interested send me and email and I'll give you details on how to get a copy of my guide.
I have an interview guide I developed that I sell for $25, I have real interview questions that are reworded. Send me an email at 91ambitions@gmail.com for details on how to get it. Also watch my videos on interviewing skills and how to answer questions.
Hey Fazle, Can a TSA Employee transfer from EWR to the Dominican Republic punta Cana international airport. And how long after an employee starts working can a transfer be requested.
I don’t think TSA has any airport checkpoints in the D.R. CBP will be setting up a US border checkpoint in Punta Cana for all US bound flights. However, you can transfer to any airport that has a TSA checkpoint.
Hi! Thank you for the detailed video. I have a question. I took the new CBT exam and never got the results from them. A few days later I got an email with the conditional offer. I accepted and filled out a bunch of forms with deadline dates. At this point the E-Qip is the only form pending but I have not been given the code for it. I had applied for the TSA position 2 years and a code was provided to me but that has long expired. I reached out to the helpdesk email but response since a week. Any advice for me. I read on various forums that people reach out to the airports with similar issues but i have no contact with any airport staff that can help me with logging into the E-QiP website.
You think you can help me!! I pass the CBT test! Now their asking for Selective Service proce of enrollment i upload my selective service card but i notice they need (1157 FORM PACKAGE) and i cant find that form anywhere??
When you start you SF-86 process you will be required to provide you selective service number to verify that you registered. Unless you're specifically being asked for a specific form, don't worry about it. Request access to the facebook and you can ask the community there. But I don't remember completing the Form 1157. You can use this link the also verify your registration and print a card. Just keep the link for future reference. www.sss.gov/verify/
I’ve been in the process with tsa. I got the new hire email back at the end of May but still haven’t received an hiring contract. How long would I have to wait before being told yay or nay?
Took the CBT test on Wednesday completely different from the Midway airport position in Chicago. More math and matching questions. Got my tentative offer two days later and and submitted the forms just now waiting for the code to submit for background check.
@@theTSAguy yes one is memorizing patterns, geometry questions, able to click certain objects quickly in a certain amount of time. I was studying for a week the X-ray images and examples of English language that Ik I wouldn’t have a issue with 😅😂.
Thank you so much for this video really helpful. I have my Airport Assessment in November here @Honolulu. So im wondering what step/when do you go to FLETC?
You will be scheduled for an interview by the local TSA corporate office. You will be scheduled with multiple people on the same day but you will interview alone with a panel of 1-3 people.
So I completed the test and received the congratulations email telling me to accept the offer, how exactly do i do this cause i don’t even see where to accept or decline ?????
I am waiting for my background check. have a clean record no arrest, no drugs etc but I dont have any information of a certain job because I worked for them years ago and that job shut down so I didn’t put it on my eqip form. Would that disqualify me from working at tsa , ??
No, that won’t hurt you. Just let the investigator know why it was left off and give as much information you have. It’ll be a dead end for them anyways. But that’s the job they signed up for.
When you apply, are you applying for any airport or just one airport? What happens if you move in-between the time that you apply and your airport assessment?, etc
Hi, thanks for the video. So I’ve taken the CBT and passed it for one location. However, another location opened up, and I put in the application. My question is would I need to take the CBT again for the other location although I’ve passed it before?
Applied in early April or May. Now (almost September) I’ve been in ready pool for just over 2 weeks. I know it’s early but I’m becoming nervous that I won’t get in. I’m looking for another job for now.
Don’t put all you hopes into one job if you’re qualified for others that pay more. The speed of you hiring will depend on how fast your airport is hiring. Larger airports = higher turnover = faster hiring
Hi I just have a question I passed my medical exam and finished my background check and e-86 forms but that was back in the beginning of December and I haven’t heard a word since then is that normal. Like I’m still in the process I just haven’t gotten another email since December
Brother I need your help. How can I contact an agent? I’m in the hiring process and I need to complete these forms now, I had to put the SSN and then put the Code to create the username and password for the e-QIP registration but it’s not letting me.
There should be a phone number on your candidate dashboard. You call that number and tell them what's going on. From what I know now they are only accepting emails. You should see that on the candidate dashboard as well. The link to the fb group is in the description box. You can also ask the group. This happens pretty often.
If you get the email saying you passed the Medical exam does this mean you passed the drug screening as well? asking because I was told by the medical staff at the exam that I may be retested because my urine looked diluted I guess I drank a lot of water that day.
Hi, I’m hoping you can answer this question.. i got my EOD date and offer letter it says i have to background check again but didn’t i have that done before entering ready Pool? Do they run it again
I was sent a link saying to do my SF-86 paperwork, but it is asking me for a code to fill it out and they did not send me one. No one will reply to my emails or calls and I am running out of days any advice.
Hey Harold, you're the 3rd person that's brought this up. Right now you're only option is to contact HRAccess or I would contact you POC that scheduled your airport assessment and let them know. Being unable to contact HRAceess is a new problem that's surfaced during COVID. Right now you guys are going through the growing pains of the agency HR process having to adapt to new processes. The good news is since you're military I'm sure you needed a security clearance for your MOS and already completed a SF-86. So your information should already be saved in the database and all you'd need to do it just update. This is the only part of the process where my advice is limited. If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do . I'm working on getting more videos edited and uploaded.
You should have an emergency fund saved anyways, at least 6 months. If not you will need to find temporary work or make a payment plan with your creditors. Not much else you can do.
I am on the e86 form of the process and have been stuck on this portion for about a week now. I need a registration code in order to sign up and I don’t have access to that. I have tried calling every number and emailing and I haven’t gotten a response or they don’t have the info that I need. Can you please help me
Look in your junk mail search "registration code". I spoke to about 3 prior people who found it there. If you join the Facebook group, there's prior there that had the same problem that can help you through it. Libk in the description.
Fazle, incredible video. You explained each step in great detail. I recently applied to EWR here in NJ and I was selected to take my computer-based test. What kinds of questions do they ask during the federal interview? Thank you!
The videos I list below will answer your questions
Structure of Federal Interviews ua-cam.com/video/9P1ArtzquEw/v-deo.html
Effectively Answer all Interview Questions ua-cam.com/video/RQGf45oOlH4/v-deo.html
Types of Interview Questions with Examples
ua-cam.com/video/ihr3skIZ1sQ/v-deo.html
In a next few weeks I'll be setting up a way to help people 1-on-1 with Federal job interview prep, resume writing and prep, and how to evaluate a Federal job posting and keyword evaluation.
If you're interested in 1-on-1 help after you pass your CBT, let me know. I'll send you the details on how to get started.
The types of questions on the CBT will be basic reading and writing, with the difficulty of an 8th grade final exam.
The xray test is a different story. It tests color vision. To get an idea of what it will be like. go to Google and search "x-ray baggage screening images". Go through those images and try to identify the objects in the pictures. Those will be the same types of images you'll see on the xray portion of the CBT. I went in a took the test cold, back in 2009. There was no information on all this back then, especially no images on Google.
@@josephmcfarlane5937 congrats man!! You'll gain useful skills you can leverage to move onto other parts of government.
If you need 1-on-1 help with that. Feel free to reach out
@@usmarinewannab1 Awesome! I passed everything, just waiting for the background investigation to be completed!
Very helpfull video. I just passed the CBT test and accepted the offer from my car.
For my computer test in NC, they gave me noX-Ray test. My test dealt with identifying shapes, tracing numbers in order, and doing 2D- 3D shape forms and figure which side belongs to which. My mind was blown 😂. I guess it varies from state to state
Yea they changed I’ll he test this year.
I took it and surprisingly passed 😂 I was so confused 🤦🏽♂️
@@longdongshlong8297 I didn’t, idk what mean having to know what sides belong to a folded piece of paper to check what people have in their brief cases 🤦🏿♂️
This new version of the test seems to make more sense because when you’re looking at an X-ray image it’s one big puzzle. You’re having to find different object and piece them together in your head to make sure everything in the bag makes sense and that it looks like it supposed to be there.
Yea mines too, they changed all the test this year. I’m at the process where I do my drug test and things now. But the process is kind of prolonged
Hi Fazle, great video as usual. Could you do a video on ways disrupted customers are dealt with?
They should run a credit check before they have you take the CBT test
The credit checks cost money, so there’s no point in spending money on a candidate if you don’t know if they will make it through the hiring process or not
Hey Fazle, I was put into the ready pool for Westchester 10/5/2022 and have been waiting ever since. Since then I've also applied to JFK, another Westchester opening, and Newark. However its 3 months going onto almost 4 months being in the ready pool. I see that a lot of people don't wait that long. This is definitely the longest part of the process for me. How much longer do you think I will have to wait?
How big is Winchester airport?
@@theTSAguy Westchester airport is very small compared to JFK and Newark
If you want to get hired faster, transfer your application to JFK or EWR, or else it’s going to be a LONG wait.
@@theTSAguy How do i transfer application? When I was put in the ready pool they let me apply to other openings on the USAgov website. So i applied to JFK and Newark, On the dashboard it says im eligible for all 3 so I thought that whenever theres an opening for either they would call me.
Then you’re set. Since I only applied to one, I called the hiring office and had them transfer my application. I found out how to do it by accident.
Im on step 7. I’m just watching this for fun 😂
You don’t have to be fit “you just have to have a pulse” 🤣🤣😂😂 that legitimately made me laugh
Thanks for watching!
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Just passed the CBT test yesterday and accepted the contingent offer. Hoping the process doesn’t take long, really looking forward to a opportunity like this
Congrats!
How long did it take to get CBT invite after you applied?
I did a test application about 2 months ago. I got the invite within 2 weeks. After the announcement closes.
Please tell me about the CBT?
I made a video on this, subscribe to my channel and look for the CBT video. It’s called, “how to pass the CBT x-ray test”
Everything is going smoothly so far. I'm currently waiting on my airport assessment. Thank you for all you hard work to produce these videos, they have help clarify the entire process.
Happy to help! Let me know how it goes. Link to Facebook group in the description box.
I have applied to the FB group with both of my FB accounts.
I completed the CBT, and filled out everything for the E-qip SF-86 and submitted it a few weeks ago but I haven't received any response about the background check. I'm wondering when they will start the investigation or if they already have.
I'm still waiting for my airport assessment, and I even completed a second application to a different airport nearby to hopefully increase the odds of being selected soon for airport assessment.
How would I know when the background investigation is complete? Does every applicant get interviewed by a investigator? Do they send a email to inform me that the investigation is complete?
1. You will have an actual interview with an investigator and you'll get a document uploaded to your eOFP when your investigation is complete. Don't worry about this for now.
2. Yes everyone gets an interview
3. Yes
@david smith
Hey just wondering how long did u wait for the airport assessment and r u currently working or are u still waiting?
When I applied and accepted my Tentative Offer I was never given given a link for this dashboard. Did they change the process for this?
Apparently the dashboard has been down for maintenance since last year. Don’t worry about the dashboard, it’s just a visual graphic of where you are in the process.
Awesome sense of humor ! Found the video super helpful ,im in stage 4 .. hope it’s a go from here 😁 I’m still lol at ya just need a pulse 😂😂😂
Happy to help
Awesome video my man. Very informative. What questions do they ask at the airport assessment interview?
Watch my videos on interviewing. Those will answer most of your questions. I made an interview guide based on real interview questions and from interview questions that I predicted from jobs I applied to. I sell this for $25. If you’d like a copy, send me an email and I’ll give you instruction on how to get your copy.
I am from Cuba but I became us citizen and I have the high school from United States but I am concerned because my English is not 100 percent perfect
Doesn’t need to be perfect. Your English is just fine
Just wanted you to know I watching all of your vids about TSA and it significantly helped me understand the process. I applied maybe in April or May and have now gone through the whole process and been officially offered a job and have accepted it. Orientation and training should start soon with my official starting day being Nov 8. Thanks for all your help!
Happy to help, good luck!
Congratulations!!
@@natbwill83 thanks 🙏 did class training and now doing on-site training
How do you like it so far?
@@theTSAguy I’m still OJT but I’m about to get certified for 4 basic positions until FLETC where we train for everything else. I like it. Today specifically went by extremely fast. Can’t wait to get my uniform and be fully certified. Training for FLETC is 01/16 for me. again thanks for your help with the hiring process!
Took CBT test today in Edmonton Canada . All 3 assessments completed. No result received . Any idea
Give it about 10 business days. Usually within 48 hours
First let me say a big thank you for your awesome videos and quick responses. The contingent letter says you are required to electronically submit forms TSA 2811, TSA 2812 and OF 306 but there is no link to these forms. So how do you electronically submit them???
You will get those links in a separate email when you get scheduled for your airport assessment.
There's a link to the Facebook group in the description. You can join and ask the people in the group who are currently in the process your questions. They can give you real time information.
I think I did e86 before the assessment interview. are they going to do another background check again?
No, after you pass the CBT, everything before the “ready pool” step will initiate all at once.
I'm heading to my "Airport Assessment" in Kona Hawaii this Wednesday. (Its in an office building near a Costco a couple miles from the Airport ) I passed my CBT almost 2 years ago! I'm pretty sure the Pandemic added a year to my process! I think the process has changed somewhat since you tested, I completed my credit check, e86, Selective Service forms right after my contingent offer, and then WAITED. Thanks for your videos, they are helping me prepare for the assessment!
Yea it added a year to everyone's process. Which bites because the process is already drawn-out as it is.
Most people are doing virtual interviews. I guess Kona figured out how to get in-person set up.
@@theTSAguy I would have LOVED a virtual interview! I'm flying in from Arizona and a subcompact rental costs $480 for 3 days on the Big Island! Im probably spending a little more than you did when you committed yourself to drive to Jacksonville! I've been wanting to move to Hawaii for years now, so this may finally be my deciding factor!
@@jayl9920 hahaha yea donating blood plasma was a lot easier. $480 for a car, plus hotels, food and parking...I hope you got a full-time offer. I have some friends in Hawaii and they all tell me how expensive it is.
If you need help with leveraging experience to move up the ladder or to a different agency, let me know. I set up 1-on-1 services recently to help people.
@@theTSAguy Well I passed! Thanks again for your posts, your intel on the assessment questions was spot on and allowed me to concentrate on my specific anecdotes!
@@jayl9920 glad I could help. I was kinda more curious about your time in Hawaii hahaha.
I started a facebook group for you guys to compares notes about your federal hiring process and experience. Right now It's just 1 other person so I'm trying to build it up. facebook.com/groups/1202027436909288/
Should I wear a full suit for the airport assessment?
Always go dressed conservatively to any job interview. I always wear a full suit to any interview.
"You guessed it!" 🤣🤣🤣🤣
Sir, I passed my assessment. I was invited to go forward at a local airport for interview, fingerprints and they asked for my birth certificate. Does this mean I'm close to being hired?
Steps have changed a little bit, it's now application received, CBT, CJO, SService, AA, Med/Drug, background, ready pool, Final job offer, Entry on duty, Welcome to tsa.
Yea I figured as much. Appreciate the update.
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I applied on 6/02/23, for MCO ORLANDO AIRPORT Took and passed the CBT on 6/09/23. Received my contingent offer on 6/10/23. Filled out all the paperwork needed along with the e86 on 7/6/23. invited for the Airport assessment. went in and also did my fingerprints and pictures and don't now what next the new candidate portal it does not say anything mines say on the top I have 100% completion but does not if Iam in the ready pool? what should I do i have send an email but no response back.
The progress tracker in the candidate portal is just an info-graphic. If that does not update then there is still nothing to worry about. You're waiting on security clearance and drug testing. Once everything clears then you will be moved to the "ready pool". You'll get an email notifying.
Thanks for the help with the videos and thank you for answering my questions. I had an interview and just got a call saying I passed the interview and now moving on to the next to step!!!!
Happy to help
Hello does the credit score has to be high to be consider for the job?
Not at all, you just have to show your not drowning in debt.
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I applied on 6/14/23, Took and passed the CBT on 6/24/23. Received my contingent offer on 6/29/23. Filled out all the paperwork needed along with the e86 on 7/9/23. Now just waiting for the invite for the Airport assessment. Should be coming soon right? Will it be Via email?
Yes, via email. After paying the CBT, there we’ll be multiple steps at initiate at once. So nothing will follow a certain order.
Oh okay got it
Do you get to keep the uniform after leaving the TSA.
You can.... if you give back the patches or anything that has TSA/DHS markings on them. I took off the patches and kept the jackets, those were actually good quality. The rest I put in a plastic bags and gave back. Even gave back the socks just to troll them 🤣🤣
Thank you! I wish I would have found your videos before I went for my computer test. I'm waiting to see if I passed.
You passed lol
I'm waiting to be contacted for the airport assessment. What kind of questions do they ask at the interview?
Hey The videos links below will explain what will be asked in interviews and how they will ask. Including how to answer questions and interview structure.
Interview structure - ua-cam.com/video/9P1ArtzquEw/v-deo.html
How to answer questions - ua-cam.com/video/RQGf45oOlH4/v-deo.html
Types of questions asked - ua-cam.com/video/ihr3skIZ1sQ/v-deo.html
If you haven't already subscribed, go ahead and do so. I have a video going up today.
I have a set of TSA and Federal interview questions I developed over the last 10 years with a 60% accuracy rate. Some are from my own interviews. I also provide interview prep and resume writing help. My contact is in the description, reach out for details.
@@theTSAguy Thank you!
How long should the E-86 background take. It’s been over two months with no results
Get comfortable….it won’t be quick. Usually 90-120 days is the minimum average.
@@theTSAguythank you this makes me feel better!
I applied two years ago and finally got my assessment last week . I went took my medical and filled out my e86 a day after my interview . How much longer do u think it'll be till I'm in the ready pool . I applied to Bush airport in Houston , Tx . Idk if that's considered a Big or Small airport .
Depending on the size of your airport and what their hiring needs are...might be a week to a few months. At ATL when I applied, it was less than a month.
Houston Bush Int'l is a major global hub, so should be less than a month.
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Yea got this same email this morning was wondering. Went to the site to register with my SS and it said already on file so I’m guessing I gotta wait for my assessment
Hi there, I have followed you since I passed the CBT exams. I already completed the e-86 forms and submitted them, and I am currently waiting for my airport assessment. That was July 31, 2023. I received an email telling me to wait as the processing procedure is on a first-come, first-serve basis. I checked my email daily, but it's already September 10, 2023, and I am still waiting to hear from the TSA. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Security clearance won’t be quick and it never has been. All you can do is wait for OIG to complete your vetting. It’s usually 120 days but it can take longer depending on backlogs and clearance priorities.
Great video! Do TSO’s get physical tests like in the police academy?
Absolutely not. This will be the easiest fitness test you will ever complete.
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so. I have more videos I'm working on. I also created a facebook group. The link is below.
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What if i go to hiring event which im going next week am i going to jump those hiring process
Thanks for this video. Very informative. Going for my medical on 12/01/2021 passed CBT since 11/16/2019 Airport Assessment was 11/05/2021. You are absolutely right the process is very long. But it's worth it. I guess...I can't really tell until I pass everything and start working. But I'm excited either way and happy that I made it this far.
i’m currently filling out my SF 86 E-QIP and it’s not letting me submit can anyone help me?
Check for errors, the system will not let you submit till all errors are corrected. Look for error messages in each section.
@@theTSAguy I'm waiting on my Airport Assessment now I passed CBT
It'll be a virtual interview, you'll do well!
@@theTSAguy thanks Fam any tips I'll need? How do I know I actually got the job And is it easy from here?
Do they check medical bills?
They check with creditors on your credit report. Just keep you bills paid or work out a payment plan and keep records of the agreement and all payments made
@theTSAguy what if went to collections and they closed the account because a family member screwed me over years ago????
@@andrewnauth101 closed account won’t have any impact. Only what’s active
@@theTSAguy ok thanks
How long does the medical portion part take along with the background check?
Will me being ex military police help speed up the process?
Medical takes a few hours, background cash take 90 days to get your interview scheduled and then another 90 to you get a final result. You get an interim clearance to your full investigation clears. There's no way to speed up the process even if you're former military or police. Every agency does your investigation all over again, unless you're getting an upgrade in clearance within the same agency.
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Thank you so much for all of your info-sharing on the TSA hiring process! I have a couple of questions: Do part time hires attend the same (as FT) 2-wk training in GA? Do part time TSO's get health insurance and retirement benefits? Thank you!
Yes to both of your questions
Is this job physically demanding; such as continuous lifting? Also are there many 55 and over?
No, this is a very easy job. Just need a very comfortable pair of shoes because of all the standing. The lifting is continuous but not in the sense that it's exhausting. The conveyor does all the work, you only touch a bag if you're physically looking at what is inside.
If you're interested in Federal employment in general as well as the TSA, then please subscribe. I have another video coming out on Friday.
Run as far away from the post office as you can!
@@nyimariley lol
@@nyimariley Why?
thank you .
Hi thank you for this! I am going to a meet the manager hiring event today before I apply. I saw this job posting on Indeed. Resume wise, I am an entry level applicant. I was wondering how hard or likely it is to get a call back or past step one, the application process, with not much experience. Also, thanks for sharing! Much appreciated
Chances are 100%. I had no experience when I applied nor did I have any idea how to write a Federal resume. This will be the easiest Federal job you will ever get.
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do so, I'll have a video going up tonight.
@@theTSAguy okay thank you!
Can the assessment be completed in any state? I have an interview for CLT but currently live in NJ. I am moving to Charlotte just not as quick as my application is going
it can be done remotely by zoom call or you will need to travel to your hiring airport.
The upside is that you only need to do it once and it counts for all your applications.
@@theTSAguy thank you for the quick reply. They told me yesterday that my assessment is October 10th lol so not much of a notice
Hi Fazle Hasnain. Great Video. Thanks! I have my CBT test scheduled September. Would you recommend any videos? I am curious about the credit check portion. Is it possible to be rejected for having low credit score or bad credit, or what's the purpose of checking your credit? Thank you. Subscribed!
Hey, check out this video for your credit check questions ua-cam.com/video/tajjFxK1i7A/v-deo.html
For the CBT I don't have videos on that but you can check out sgtgodoy.com. He's former police officer and made software to help with the TSA CBT. I don't get any kick-back from your referral. It's just a site I found that looks like it would be helpful.
@@theTSAguy Awesome! Thank you.
Everything you discussed is useful & informative except y didn’t discussed the way TSA is going to deliver your results from first test & how long they are going to deliver result.
All information is delivered by email. Your scheduling emails will have all the information you need.
How’s the starting salary in the state where you’re from?
I worked at the Atlanta airport and my starting was $15.50. TSA and FAA are on an antiquated pay scale, so the pay is a lot different from the rest of the government. I left to a different agency with in DHS back in 2013, so I'm no longer on the TSA pay scale.
If you want to ball park what you will be paid. Look up the GS-5 pay in your locality. Then subtract 10k off that. If you're part-time, after you subtract 10k, then you divide by 2.
I never intended on staying at TSA passed 2 years. So I didn't care much about pay. I just needed a foot-in-the-door.
I'll have a video going up tomorrow and more videos about the TSA and Federal promotion structure, life after TSA and how to transition between Federal agencies.
If you haven't already subscribed, go ahead and do so, that way you don't miss the videos.
@@theTSAguy how are you? I wanted to ask you a question
@@kennethreese234 yea what's up?
@@theTSAguy I got an email about the sf86. Then I had heard of your credit is not that good that you will be disqualified. My credit score was 700 until recently I had a medical procedure done and was out of work for a month. So I ran my credit cards up a little. Plus I have a bankruptcy coming off my credit this September. I wasn’t offered to take the airport assessment yet.
@@theTSAguy did you get my message?
I’m sorry I couldn’t finish the video. I tried my hardest. It’s like he’s having a hard time pronouncing his words or just spitting out the words. I definitely want this guy as my instructor because I will become very annoyed and out of the class I would just quit. lol everybody else has to say something about it. I can’t do it until the next video.😂😂😂
Np, thanks for watch time and engagement.
Passed my Airport Assessment via phone interview ( I’m guessing due to COVID ), but I’m currently working on my E-86 forms. I’m hoping I can fill everything out correctly with no errors and it goes all smoothly and gets me onto the next portion.
Your paperwork and medical exam will all be done together, so you'll a busy next few weeks. Once the SF-86 is considered complete you'll move to the ready pool.
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@@theTSAguy I’m only confused on the Airport Assessment because I didn’t actually go to the airport and do an assessment but was just scheduled to do a phone interview ( which I’m assuming I passed ). I heard others go to airports and get finger printed etc.. but as of right now my current/last email is to complete my E-86 form within 21 days. Does that seem accurate sir?
Yea don't worry about it. Every airport has its own procedure. Due to covid TSA had to adapt to current situation.
@@theTSAguy Yes sir, I appreciate the responses. I’ll be sure to update as I go. Wish me luck!
@@theTSAguy UPDATE: Passed Interview. Submitted E86. Moving into Background, Medical and Credit check.
You are the MVP for this Vlog! I appreciated your computer graphic & the thorough information provided regarding each step. Thank you for taking the time to break it down for us! I knew that if I needed to refer back to anything you said earlier in this video I could "Stop the process & start all over again!" 😂🤪😂🤩😍 Thanks again! 👍🏾👌🏾🤟🏾
Happy to help!
I’m now on the background check process. How long does it usually take?
6/17-Applied
6/29- CBT
6/29- Contingent Offer
6/30- SF-86 Completion
7/13- Airport Assessment
8/10- Passed Medical Assessment
8/10-Waiting on Background Check
Get your SF86 done ASAP. Don’t worry about how long it takes, it can be a while. You’ll be able to start with interim clearance as long as your SF86 is submitted error free.
@@theTSAguy I completed that in June through e-qip
So you’re waiting for your SF86 to be reviewed for errors. You’ll find out in 21 days if you have any that need to be be corrected. After that you’re just waiting for a start date
@@theTSAguy cool. Thanks
@@DB-jv7vi did you start yet?
I passed my CBT this morning! What type of errors needed corrections on the e86?
This was 12 years ago, the e-QIP system has changed since then and it'll catch all your errors before it allows you to submit now
Hi! I just took my airport assessment. I was extremely nervous. After the interview they told me to make sure I look out for an email on what the next steps will be. Do u think that’s a positive sign that I passed?
Yea you’re good, I’ll d you failed you’d be notified by COB
Did you have your interview virtually and if so do you know which app was used..? I have an interview coming up and can’t remember what was mentioned.
@@jadajada1181 I went through the process back in 2011. Everything changed due to covid. I think it was a zoom call. You should have gotten the details in your scheduling email. The link to the facebook group is in the description box. You can request access to the group and the people in the group. Majority of them have already interviewed and received offers.
Mayanah. I took my airport assessment around 3 weeks ago. They use WebEx. I within a day or two received confirmation I passed. Last week, took my Medical. Fazle appeared to have taken all those at one time. I'm experiencing it with little steps. I've already turned in my e-86 which was a pain in the ass. My credit is excellent and so is my background. I had to take an early retirement selling engineering plastics. I'm 64 and collecting my SS. I don't need full time employment. Just a part time gig and this is not a career move for me. I honestly cannot see how anyone could survive on the little money they make.
@@MrPolymers hi and yes I’m experiencing little steps as well. I passed my AA about 3 weeks ago. I already completed my e-86. Haven’t heard anything as of yet regarding my background. They did mail me my medical kit for my medical evaluation but it’s still pending to schedule an appointment. The process is a little slow but I’m just going to stay positive. I’m hoping I can be done with everything and start by the summer or sooner. Keeping my fingers crossed.
Thanks for the tips. Fixing to schedule my CBT..
Hi Fazle, I wanted to thank you for this very informative and detailed video! Since my airport assessment, I have been searching high and low for answers, and I seem to always click on your video in particular. The information you provide is very reassuring for people like me, who are anxious to hear back as well as those wondering what are the next steps. I took my airport assessment on 05/06. and Then today (06/07), I got put into the final job offer and I'm currently waiting for a call back ! Hoping it all goes well from here for me.
Happy to help, you should hear back soon TSA is bleeding for people right now. I’ll have more videos up once I’m back home. Let me know if you have an video requests
Hi sir! Great video! However, could you tell me when does training take place after the airport assessment and its process/timeline at the training facility? Thank you!
Training happens once you’re hired. Training is about 2 months from start to finish
Fantastic informational video. Once TSA gives final job offer, can you pick the dates for orientation/training or are the dates set for you?
You’ll can negotiate a start date but the rest is chosen for you
How long is the background check
Average 120 days
I've been waiting 2 months for my E86 to come back , and I'm super impatient but known have to wait. Just seeing 36% on my dashboard is killing me every day! I really want the job and hope it moves faster, being that the airport I applied for needs people (I have a few TSO friends there) I enjoy your videos and find them very helpful. Thank you, and God bless you, my friend . Respectfully yours
George from NY (ISP)
Have you interviewed and completed your medical exam?
Happy to help. Subscribe for more videos.
Was the s86 a pain in the ass ?
Yes it was and still is
Hello! Are you still waiting for a respond for your SF86? Have you done the medical examination?
Thank you so much for taking the time out to get us all this great information!!! I just have one question.. I heard you say that they pull your credit report.. do I have to have great credit? Because I’m currently working on mines now and it’s not that good yet!
No, you just need to show that you l are able to keep up with your bills without drowning and that you have been paying on-time
Okay great thanks so much for your help!! Keep doing what you’re doing!! Subscribed!!!
Happy to help
Does anyone know if in the SF86 form I have to put down anything pass the 7 years meaning if I got an arrest 8 years ago but is only asking 7 years to now where or how do I let them know about it or do I have to let them know or just wait for them to ask me???
Put it down anyways. They will do a criminal history check and your RAP sheet will come up.
Honestly glad I found this video but just got a letter that I failed my medical exam and now I’m worried about how I failed it due to I was sick when doing my medical exam but couldn’t reschedule my appointment
Just complete the appeal paperwork, you’ll be fine
What happens if I can't log back into the candidate portal. I'm currently waiting for the airport assessment but I am no longer able to log into my candidate portal to see my progress or check other TSO jobs I've applied for, is that normal?
Give it about 24-48 hours because system might be down for maintenance. If that doesn’t work then try resetting the password, if all else fails just call or email the help desk
I start phase one tomorrow ... is there a test at the end of orientation? Thanks
The orientation is easy. You fill out a lot of paperwork, get sworn in a Federal officer, then they teach you conflict resolution and a bunch of kum-by-ah stuff. You also place your uniform orders.
If you have subscribed go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming about developing your Federal career. I also started a facebook group where you can share your experiences. Link is below
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Hi I recently applied to a tsa position. It said they were accepting applications until 6/15. Does that mean they had positions available? Or would it be the same process?
Hey Alexa,
TSA leaves the posting open till the due date. Whoever applies will start going through the process after the posting closes. There will always be positions available because turn over numbers are astronomical. The job posting closing date is just a way to control the flood gates and keep an adequate supply of candidates in the hiring pipeline. Hiring is a year round process. You can always apply to one airport and then contact HRAccess and tell them to transfer your application to another airport. So don't worry about dates.
Ex. If there's 50 spots open, and 150 apply. Then all 150 will go through the hiring process. You will all sit in the "Ready Pool" until it's your turn to get a start date as more openings come up. Then rinse and repeat.
If you haven't subscribed yet go ahead and do so. I'll have more videos coming. Also I made a facebook group for people in the Federal employment hiring process to compares notes and ask questions. Link is below.
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Hello Mr Fazle
Can you do the interview videos and explain each question what they are looking for and how to answer it?
Thank you
Hey Yunxiong, I made videos on this as well. The links are below to each video. I made a facebook group you can join as well. The link is in the description box.
Structure of Federal Interviews - ua-cam.com/video/9P1ArtzquEw/v-deo.html
Answering Entry Level Interview Questions - ua-cam.com/video/NX-FW1HpR8s/v-deo.html
Answering Interview Questions Effectively - ua-cam.com/video/RQGf45oOlH4/v-deo.html
Predicting Interview Questions - ua-cam.com/video/ihr3skIZ1sQ/v-deo.html
Writing Federal Resumes - ua-cam.com/video/JbLY0aSpFiU/v-deo.html
Hi new hire here mines is totally different I sign the forms and I never went for fingerprinting or airport assessment I just waiting on background check
The process will vary based on your hiring airport.
What are the fingerprints for? & what are they looking for in the background check? Can you elaborate what exactly the questions are about background check? Thanks
The fingerprints are part of the background check. They check to see if you have any active wants or warrants. For the details on the background check watch the video I made on it.
is there like a video telling what are the type of questions they do to you in the airport assessment?
Yes I made an interview video
ua-cam.com/video/9P1ArtzquEw/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/RQGf45oOlH4/v-deo.html
ua-cam.com/video/ihr3skIZ1sQ/v-deo.html
I took my practice interview questions and i made a guide out of it. If you're interested send me and email and I'll give you details on how to get a copy of my guide.
Hi Fazle, My Airport assessment is coming up. Could you please help with questions they might ask.
I have an interview guide I developed that I sell for $25, I have real interview questions that are reworded. Send me an email at 91ambitions@gmail.com for details on how to get it. Also watch my videos on interviewing skills and how to answer questions.
Hey Fazle, Can a TSA Employee transfer from EWR to the Dominican Republic punta Cana international airport. And how long after an employee starts working can a transfer be requested.
I don’t think TSA has any airport checkpoints in the D.R. CBP will be setting up a US border checkpoint in Punta Cana for all US bound flights. However, you can transfer to any airport that has a TSA checkpoint.
Hi! Thank you for the detailed video. I have a question. I took the new CBT exam and never got the results from them. A few days later I got an email with the conditional offer. I accepted and filled out a bunch of forms with deadline dates. At this point the E-Qip is the only form pending but I have not been given the code for it. I had applied for the TSA position 2 years and a code was provided to me but that has long expired. I reached out to the helpdesk email but response since a week. Any advice for me. I read on various forums that people reach out to the airports with similar issues but i have no contact with any airport staff that can help me with logging into the E-QiP website.
You passed, just wait for the next steps
You think you can help me!! I pass the CBT test! Now their asking for Selective Service proce of enrollment i upload my selective service card but i notice they need (1157 FORM PACKAGE) and i cant find that form anywhere??
When you start you SF-86 process you will be required to provide you selective service number to verify that you registered. Unless you're specifically being asked for a specific form, don't worry about it.
Request access to the facebook and you can ask the community there. But I don't remember completing the Form 1157.
You can use this link the also verify your registration and print a card. Just keep the link for future reference. www.sss.gov/verify/
I’ve been in the process with tsa. I got the new hire email back at the end of May but still haven’t received an hiring contract. How long would I have to wait before being told yay or nay?
Did you get a final job offer and waiting for a start date or you’re just in the ready pool?
Took the CBT test on Wednesday completely different from the Midway airport position in Chicago. More math and matching questions. Got my tentative offer two days later and and submitted the forms just now waiting for the code to submit for background check.
So there’s 2 different CBTs being administered simultaneously?
@@theTSAguy yes one is memorizing patterns, geometry questions, able to click certain objects quickly in a certain amount of time. I was studying for a week the X-ray images and examples of English language that Ik I wouldn’t have a issue with 😅😂.
@andrewgarcia952 ok so you’re taking the next test then
Thank you so much for this video really helpful. I have my Airport Assessment in November here @Honolulu. So im wondering what step/when do you go to FLETC?
You go to FLETC once you’re hired and there’s an available date to send you
Thank You . What is group interview after after when I passed the TSA CBT TEST? ?
You will be scheduled for an interview by the local TSA corporate office. You will be scheduled with multiple people on the same day but you will interview alone with a panel of 1-3 people.
So I completed the test and received the congratulations email telling me to accept the offer, how exactly do i do this cause i don’t even see where to accept or decline ?????
You should be getting another email with an offer.
How do I get access to the candidate dashboard? I’m at the step where I have my interview. But don’t have access to a dashboard like this
Mine is the old dashboard, you should have access to the new one with the redesign. The one you have access to all look a lot different.
I am waiting for my background check. have a clean record no arrest, no drugs etc but I dont have any information of a certain job because I worked for them years ago and that job shut down so I didn’t put it on my eqip form. Would that disqualify me from working at tsa , ??
No, that won’t hurt you. Just let the investigator know why it was left off and give as much information you have. It’ll be a dead end for them anyways. But that’s the job they signed up for.
When you apply, are you applying for any airport or just one airport? What happens if you move in-between the time that you apply and your airport assessment?, etc
You’re applying to one airport, but you can apply to multiple airports. Nothing happens if you move, you still continue in the hiring process
E-quip is asking for my “registration code”. Where can I find that?
That comes in a separate email, look in your junk mail in case it went there
Hi, thanks for the video. So I’ve taken the CBT and passed it for one location. However, another location opened up, and I put in the application. My question is would I need to take the CBT again for the other location although I’ve passed it before?
No, you just take the CBT once and you can apply to multiple openings
Applied in early April or May. Now (almost September) I’ve been in ready pool for just over 2 weeks. I know it’s early but I’m becoming nervous that I won’t get in. I’m looking for another job for now.
Don’t put all you hopes into one job if you’re qualified for others that pay more. The speed of you hiring will depend on how fast your airport is hiring.
Larger airports = higher turnover = faster hiring
Yesterday I did the interview, could you tell me how long it takes to give the results and pass the interview or not.?
I think you sent me an email about it lol.
i completed the cbt but im stuck on the 1157 form because Idk what am i supposed to do
That’s your proof of selective service, fill it out with your selective service info and send it back.
Do they not have the candidate dashboard anymore? I’ve never gotten access to this.
The last I heard it was down for maintenance. Don’t even worry about, it’s just a graphic visual of the hiring process. It means nothing.
Hi I just have a question I passed my medical exam and finished my background check and e-86 forms but that was back in the beginning of December and I haven’t heard a word since then is that normal. Like I’m still in the process I just haven’t gotten another email since December
That’s very normal, did you apply to a large or small airport?
They sent my e86 link before my airport assessment got scheduled…
It's fine, get it done asap
evening, just moved from ready pool to final Job offer but I havent gotten a call or email with offer. wht does this mean>
You’ll get an email telling you accept or reject the final offer. You’ll get a call later from local office asking you to verify information.
What is the pay like for this position? I applied and am taking my test on Tuesday. I’m in Florida
Look on your job posting, it will tell you under the salary section. The pay will vary by location.
Brother I need your help. How can I contact an agent? I’m in the hiring process and I need to complete these forms now, I had to put the SSN and then put the Code to create the username and password for the e-QIP registration but it’s not letting me.
There should be a phone number on your candidate dashboard. You call that number and tell them what's going on. From what I know now they are only accepting emails. You should see that on the candidate dashboard as well. The link to the fb group is in the description box. You can also ask the group. This happens pretty often.
If you get the email saying you passed the Medical exam does this mean you passed the drug screening as well? asking because I was told by the medical staff at the exam that I may be retested because my urine looked diluted I guess I drank a lot of water that day.
Yea you’re fine. They can ask for a retest but they would have done that already if they really wanted to.
Thank you for sharing this video. It is very insightful. It was greatly appreciated. Extremely thorough on the process.
Happy to help
Hi, I’m hoping you can answer this question.. i got my EOD date and offer letter it says i have to background check again but didn’t i have that done before entering ready Pool? Do they run it again
You’re fine, it’s talking about your SF-86. You’ll get an interim clearance to start, then have a full investigation interview later.
I was sent a link saying to do my SF-86 paperwork, but it is asking me for a code to fill it out and they did not send me one. No one will reply to my emails or calls and I am running out of days any advice.
Hey Harold, you're the 3rd person that's brought this up. Right now you're only option is to contact HRAccess or I would contact you POC that scheduled your airport assessment and let them know. Being unable to contact HRAceess is a new problem that's surfaced during COVID. Right now you guys are going through the growing pains of the agency HR process having to adapt to new processes.
The good news is since you're military I'm sure you needed a security clearance for your MOS and already completed a SF-86. So your information should already be saved in the database and all you'd need to do it just update.
This is the only part of the process where my advice is limited.
If you haven't subscribed go ahead and do . I'm working on getting more videos edited and uploaded.
I'm stuck on "schedule CBT" test step....website link does not work! I've reached out to help desk twice and no one can help me!!! 🤦🏽♀
When did you get the link?
How do tsa agents get money during shutdown if they don’t get paid at work ?
You should have an emergency fund saved anyways, at least 6 months.
If not you will need to find temporary work or make a payment plan with your creditors. Not much else you can do.
Hello TSA guy! How long does it take to receive the registration ?
Depends how fast your airport is hiring. Send HR an email to see what’s going on.
Love your videos man! I tried to email you but some reason it wouldn’t go thru
91ambitions@gmail.com
I had it spelled wrong, I just went and fixed it
Do you have to travel for training? I took my CBT test today and I received my offer . I just had a baby he is only 1 month old.
Yes you need to go to Georgia for about 3 weeks. Did you just apply?
I am on the e86 form of the process and have been stuck on this portion for about a week now. I need a registration code in order to sign up and I don’t have access to that. I have tried calling every number and emailing and I haven’t gotten a response or they don’t have the info that I need. Can you please help me
Look in your junk mail search "registration code". I spoke to about 3 prior people who found it there. If you join the Facebook group, there's prior there that had the same problem that can help you through it. Libk in the description.