The Transportation Security Administration expects to hire hundreds or even thousands of screeners this spring in order to cover shortfalls in several airports across the U.S. If you want to apply for a job as a TSA screener, you need to read this.
The TSA is changing its hiring process for screeners and other staff so that officials at each airport are responsible for hiring decisions, rather than the previous system where hiring was contracted out to a separate company. Officials hope that this process will eventually improve the hiring process, but for now it’s resulted in understaffing at many airports, as many aren’t yet ready to process applicants.
“It’s a concern with the summer coming that they will be staffed as needed,” Tara Hamilton, a spokeswoman for Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority, told the Wall Street Journal.
TSA hopes that shifting responsibility to federal security directors at each airport “will help with quality and improve retention,” TSA head Kip Hawley told Congress on April 7.
One of the airports officials say desperately needs more screeners is Los Angeles International Airport. And if you can’t get to the airport to apply for the job, yes, you can apply online.
Another airport needing screeners is Kahului Airport in Kahului, on the island of Maui in Hawai’i. Yes, you can not only get a government job, you can also live in Hawai’i while doing it.
If you’d like to apply to be a TSA screener at your nearest airport — or a faraway airport — and spend your days being resented for strip searching people’s wheelchair-bound grandmothers, you can apply online or call 1 (800) 887-1895.
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Lakshmik
Apr 29, 2006
This is a real brave effort for maintaing the world peace
and thereby to stop terrorism across the world.
Deidra Harrington
Nov 06, 2006
Hello,
My name is Deidra Harrington. I am interested in applying for a position
at TSA located in American Samoa. I will gladly appreciate it, if you
would kindly, send me some information at my address:
P.O. Box 2492
Pago Pago, AS 96799
Oscar S.Brillo
Nov 17, 2006
To whom it my concern;
I failed the test & I was wondering what happen.TSA dont tell
anything about it.Just say you did not make it.How can I correct my
mistake.How about you just don’t want ASIAN mixed to white people.I
really want to participate to stop terrorism in our country but it seems
that you don,t like it.I was in the airport (LAS)yesterday & notice no
asian are working with you.What happen?I was thinking that
discrimination now a days still exist.
Respectfully yours
Oscar S. Brillo
Walter G. Burks
Jan 13, 2007
I am interested in job as security screener position at OR-Portland
Walter G. Burks
Jan 13, 2007
Please send information relative security Screener Position and location of application form to Email Address: roburks@prodigy.net
/S/ Walter G. Burks or call me at 1-369-425-7337
Walter G. Burks
Jan 13, 2007
I attended the TSA Forum today in Portland, Oregon at University Place and was advised to fill application, but unable forms on Web Site. Please advise form location!!
Walter G. Burks
Jan 13, 2007
I attended the TSA Job Forum today (13 January 2007) at University Place in Portland, Oregon and I was advised to fill out application form before my interview, but was unable to locate necessary form on Website. Please send me information on the Web site location’
Thank you.
/S/ Walter G. Burks
merrie ziemer
Jan 20, 2007
I am interested in a screener job in Greenbay or Appleton WI
Anonymous
Jan 25, 2007
i took the test like 4 months ago and passed itm yesterday i got a call from no where by tsa saying i haave a appointmnet for finger print etc, does it mean i got the job?
Anonymous2
Feb 27, 2007
Anonymous, I’m sure by now you have already had your interview and know that if you passed your interview, and background check by the FBI, you would have had your credit check. Afterwards you will have to set up an appointment for Medical. After Medical they’ll call you to come to work.
Anonymous2
Feb 27, 2007
Hopefully this helped.
John Doe
Feb 27, 2007
OMG, you people are so fricken dumb. First, lets try speaking (typing) SOMEWHAT correct english. The TSA has NO problems hiring NON WHITES, I work in a big city where the majority of people working there are BLACK. Second,this site will not help you get any job with the TSA. Just simply go to the web page http://www.tsa.gov and apply. Third,if you’re looking for a government job with absolutely NO, I mean NO … job security whatesoever, then enjoy. You are treated like a child…basic labor laws do not apply in TSA.
Anonymous2
Feb 28, 2007
Johndoe, what do you mean there is no job security and that that you’re treated like a child? Yeah, and where I live also there are a lot of blacks working there. It’s a lot of blacks employed at the airport, period.
Today I had a call from TSA, and the next step for me is to do a medical examination, basically a drug test and some other things. Oh, and I’m black. I don’t think it’s a racial thing, because I passed the test and was not given any specific score results, only tha I had passed.
You may have failed the object recognition part.
AF
Mar 12, 2007
Does anybody know why a credit check is involved in the hiring process of a screener? It doesn’t make sense to me that your credit history is an indication of whether someone can perform this job or not.
Anonymous2
Mar 13, 2007
I’ve asked that question at the interview, and I was told that they’re not looking for minor debt, but if you owe the government any money, like student loans that you haven’t paid.
Someone else I talked with used to do some carpentry work, and was working for the government at different embassy’s. He said they flew him to Washington for a polygraph test, and he explained that if you have major debt, lets say 30,000, someone could come to you and bribe you. They could say, “Let me get on the plane with this, and I’ll give you “x” amount of dollars.”
I can understand. I think they want to get rid of the loop holes. Some people, not all, will do anything for money. There are people who quit their jobs when they get their income tax refund, so you know its some ignorant people out here.
Anonymous2
Mar 13, 2007
Having said that about the credit check, I was given a call to take the medical test. The health service place that’s affiliated with TSA called me yesterday, because of something that I missed on the form. She said if I didn’t hear from her later on that day, that would mean everything was good, and was going to be submitted to TSA.
Well today I looked in my email, and it said that I passed all the requirements and that my name was put into a Ready Pool. So I’m not too happy about that, because I want a call to come to orientation.
Anonymous2
Mar 15, 2007
Okay, so yesterday they called me back, and I will be starting next month at the Philadelphia airport. So praise God for that.
Just wondering
Mar 21, 2007
Hi, i was wondering if anyone could tell me what the computerized test consists of i will be taking it next week
Anonymous2
Mar 23, 2007
I took this test last year, and all I really can remember is object recognition. What they do is, is show you an object first (A gun, scissors, a knife, etc.) and let you look at it for like 10 seconds (if that), and next they show you an x-ray image of a suitcase with all sorts of articles inside, and you have to find the object. It’s not too easy either.
Aslam Bawaney
Mar 29, 2007
Want at apply full time job at Orlando Airport so please let me know how to apply.
Anonymous2
Mar 31, 2007
click join us, or somethin.
DK
Apr 02, 2007
I have taken all the test just had a medical. They left a message saying I will be getting a pack thru fedex is this good news? Did I get the job? Just wondering how it all works?
Anonymous2
Apr 03, 2007
OH, that’s different, because I did my medical and drug test together. The package that you are gettin is for your next appointment to take the drug test. They should have instructed you not to open it.
They will call you after you take the drug test, and if you passed they will call you and offer you the job, and will tell you what your hourly pay is, if you have been hired full time or part-time, and briefly tell you the job benefits, and will give you the date of your orientation.
They called me on March 14th tellin me I was hired, and would start on the 15th of April, so expect to wait at least a month after gettin that call. But for you it may be different, so hopefully they call you sooner.
Oh, and after they call you, they’ll send you your salary in the mail, along with the location of your orientation.
1997rider
Apr 11, 2007
Was reading all comments I was told that there has been a holdup for hiring full-time screeners at Columbia, SC airport. Wondering why when a fulltimer leaves there hiring parttimers, but people who have been there since positions opened are not being moved to full-time. Is this happening across the country. I’m prior service Army “VET”, is this another way to avoid paying full-time benefits and retirement I have a good job now and have been offered the security screener position twice, I’m just looking for a Federal Job also on waiting list for Post Office is the TSA screener a bad thing happening. Pos and NEG comments Thanks..
Anonymous2
Apr 12, 2007
What? You didn’t know? Part-timers DO get benefits, plus locality pay. And by you being an army Vet you do get Veterans Preference.
My advice to you is to just take the part-time position, because it is permanent, you receive benefits, and yes you can get to full-time. I mean I don’t know how hard it is, but I will say consider the source. Are those people who can’t get full-time good workers?
I actually took the post-office test before myself, along with my cousin, and he was awarded 10 pts. They have yet to send me anything, but he recently was written a letter for an interview.
The locality pay in SC is 12.64% So let’s say your base pay is $22,700, with the locality pay it would total to $25,569.28.
David Taala
Apr 12, 2007
To whom it may Concern:
It will be an honor to serve in the TSA field. I know that it will be a great oppurtunity to serve our people and help to keep them safe while traveling to vist familiy members and there love ones. I would be honor to have a position in the TSA crew in American Samoa.
So feel free to send me any additional information or when there is an opening.
Many Thanks
David Ta’ala
Po Box 9234
Pago Pago Am.Samoa
Anonymous2
Apr 15, 2007
Well yall, I’m gettin ready to go to my orientation. I’m so excited.
tiphani
May 01, 2007
You can apply for tsa security office positions on usajobs.gov. First you click search jobs, then agency search at the top of the screen. You then chose transportation security administration or department of homeland security. Then you chose the location where you want to apply. If nothing comes up then they may not be hiring for officers in that location. I hope this helps.
Anonymous
May 06, 2007
just wondering what locality pay would be in NJ(New Jersey).I am also a Vet of the Navy,so what do you mean by veterans preference?Would I get extra points on the test?,your help is greatly appreciated thanks guys.
Pearl
May 17, 2007
I got the call to get the interview and I was not able to attend due to my being out of town. They just said are you stil interested and I said YES and then the girl just said ok. Will they call me back, so schedule another interview or should I call the recruitment center? I don’t know if I want to stick this out.. this a long process that is NOT FOR SURE! what should I do?
John
May 23, 2007
I applied about 3 weeks ago and they barely sent me a message to schedule the computerized test. Is it going to be a long process to get hired for TSA?? And what kind of drug test do they perform? hair? urine?
Anonymous
May 23, 2007
I applied on sat then two days later on mon I got scheduled to take the computer test for thurs. Are these people moving to fast or is it just me?
tiphani
May 23, 2007
They do a urine drug screening. And depending on where(what city) you applied for the process could be pretty long.
Anonymous
May 24, 2007
does anyone know what the background check is all about, and what kind of security clearance will be issued?
Anonymous
May 28, 2007
I applied two months ago, and only recently got emailed to take the computerized test. It’s all based on what airport you’re applying to.
Anonymous
May 28, 2007
Just a comment to Oscar S. Brillo, HAVE YOU EVER BEEN TO THE AIRPORT? Whites are the minority when it comes to employment.
Anonymous2
May 29, 2007
To 36. Anonymous, is that a bad thing or somethin? That whites are the minority there??
hyf
May 31, 2007
Summer greetings to you. It has been more than six months since I took the test in Rosavelt Field test center, yet to this very day I have not heard one word from your office if I pass,failed or what. Can someone tell me what is going on? often times the ones who really means well and is willing to work honestly dont get the job, it is the ones who just want to jive around ect.
tiphani
May 31, 2007
To the previous poster: did you check your email, because they won’t call you and give you the results. They send you an email telling you if you passed or failed. So check the email account that you used at the time you applied. If nothing was there then you should call the recruitment Hotline. I don’t know the number off hand but ill find it and put it in another post.
Pearl
May 31, 2007
I passed the test and was called to come in for an interview, I sent in the background check info. At the time that they called, I was away on vacation and could not attend the interview at the given dates. It has been a month, and they have not called back to schedule a new inteview? Does this mean I do not have the opportunity for the position anymore?
JANE DOE
May 31, 2007
REFERENCE TO JOHN DOE POSTED ON FERUARY 27, 2007 @ 9:39 pm. OMG! YOU ARE SO RIGHT! I have worked for TSA for 5 years. And just for a wake-up call for all these applicants, BEWARE. You ARE treated like a child, you are always in the wrong, no matter what the situation is with management. As for the SOP(Standard Operating Procedures Book)that says on the very first line on the very first page “NO LOCAL POLICIES”. Now, even though this policy procedure book is implemented at ALL airports, that doesn’t mean that there are “NO LOCAL POLICIES”. They make them up as they go, most of the time. Especially when it works in Managements favor. That DOES include ALL labor laws. Now if all of you are still interested, you need to go to http://www.tsa.gov and apply. But you’ll find out– I TOLD YOU SOOOOOOOO.
Just one more thing… Good luck with your EEOC complaints. The EEOC also works for TSA and ALWAYS protects their own.
GOOD LUCK APPLYING!!
Adriana
Jun 04, 2007
Does anyone know what is the minimum score to pass this computerized test?
Jane Doe
Jun 11, 2007
For anyone thinking of applying for TSA also consider this….there was a vote that came out about 6-8 weeks ago about all government agencies. There were a total of 222. TSA ranked 220, meaning it is second to last for worst government jobs. In case you are wondering, it ranked very poor in pay, management skills, and benefits. Most of the people that currently work for TSA stay for the 5 years and then are waiting to get out with the benefits that TSA will be offering. 5 years may not seem like a long time but would you really want to go to a job that you end up disliking after a few months? You will be questioned on everything you do…from the bag search for a lighter to the one time you call in sick your shift lead will want to know why. If TSA is what you want just know what you are really getting into. It wouldn’t be ranked second to last if it was really all that great.
tiphani
Jun 11, 2007
I am a TSO and I love my job. Sure the management can sick from time to time but tell me a place where the management is perfect. I love the interaction that I have with all different types of people.if you are a people person and you don’t have a problem touching people or going thru a strangers bags then this would be the ideal job for you. And if not then this can be the open door that you need for better jobs within the government.
Anonymous
Jun 13, 2007
tiphani you are so right excellent reply.
Pearl
Jun 14, 2007
I got a call to come in for assesment. I called back and left two messages, why when I call back they recruiter is non-reachable! I took the computer test, and interview… what is this assesment?
tiphani
Jun 14, 2007
The assessment varies from location to location. But for me the assessment included a visual and hearing exam a physical exam and lifting exercise and fingerprinting. You should try the 800 number for the recruiters. Or call the local airport tsa HOUR where you applied. I wish you good luck!
Anonymous
Jun 15, 2007
What is the color test about… and they said it Part time, with 4 hour shifts. What is the pay like when starting off?
tiphani
Jun 15, 2007
The image test or color test is nothing more than them giving you about 10 or 12 color paletyra shaded from dark blue to yellow and you have to put them in order from lightest to darkest or vice versa. And the starting salary varies by location in Chicago the officers starting salary now is about 29,800.
Togiimoana West
Jun 16, 2007
Hi,
My name is Togi West. In response to this advertisement, I would like to apply for a position at the TSA in American Samoa. I work at LBJ Hospital in American Samoa in the Radiology Department as an X-ray Technician and as a Lead Mammography Technician and I feel that I am well qualified for this position. I enjoy working with people and have a sincere interest in additional training in TSA. If you desire additional information about me, please contact me by email verna_ocwest@yahoo.com. And if you kindly please send me any additional information about TSA at my address.
P.O. Box 1606 Pago Pago, AS 96799. Thank you
pfc
Jun 19, 2007
how serious are they about blood pressure
Anonymous
Jun 25, 2007
how long does it take till they call you for work,i am a veteran,would it be faster?
Pearl
Jun 26, 2007
I passed the color test and interview…. how long before I hear somthing about going to take the medical.drug test??
TSO
Jul 01, 2007
Oacar….I am Asian and and many others who work with me are.
For those wanting to apply online go to this link.
joe
Jul 06, 2007
i failed the test today and i know it was the xray pic test
i am not color blind but after i started the test i noticed the colors didnt really have any shading to them blue was blue green was green etc… when after the test was 90% complete i tilted the screen down and boom the shading was there and you could make out items better so remember to set the screen up for the test and get to see all the shading
i then wondered if the had the lcd screens setup correct and video card color correction at the right setting
better luck next time!
Anonymous
Jul 15, 2007
i went bankrupt; in 04 (due to stress from 9-11 and the death of my mother) i need help well i put that on the background check is that not gonna get me the job? Im ok now im married (to a cop) . i am a good person that hit a bad time in her life .
Anonymous
Jul 15, 2007
if you get fired from a job will that hurt you on not getting this job?
Jul 17, 2007
Attrition plagues DHS senior management - Homeland Stupidity
Big John
Jul 17, 2007
I have completed the on-line application for three different airports that are advertising position openings. It has been almost a month, how do I know if my application is even being looked at?
Bodid
Jul 18, 2007
I’s jus wonderin? How long do drugs usually stay in yo sistem. and if they did a dna test would they find out you iligitimate. would that stop you from hirin me. let me know cause I need the job. p.s. I”m samoan
Anonymous2
Jul 24, 2007
Um…first of all, they are not tryin to figure out who’s your daddy, doing a dna test. They do drug and medical testing. And secondly, if you wouldn’t do drugs, you wouldn’t have to worry bout failing a drug test. That’s the best peace of mind.
Having said that, under normal circumstances it wouldn’t be weeks until you actually got the medical and drug testing.
Also to 57. Anonymous, I stated that I was fired before, and I got the job. And believe me, they REALLY do background checks. They send my friends a short questionnaire about me. So don’t make up stuff.
Kahli
Jul 28, 2007
can anyone tell me what method of drug test is used (hair, blood,urine)?
ana
Jul 30, 2007
I applied for a part-time position that stated a starting pay at $23k. How much will be added for locality pay in the state of WA? Is $23k a good start for a PART-TIME job? I mean it looks good to me for just 4hrs of work a day.
ana
Jul 30, 2007
pls disregard post 62. i found the information i was looking for.
Rj
Aug 03, 2007
I hope someone can help me out with this question, Ive taken the TSA computerized test and passed, ive now been offered a job and would just like to know what kind of drug test the TSA administers. Is it a 5 panal test, urine, blood, saliva or hair. Hopefully someone can help me out, thanks
Rj
Aug 03, 2007
Also what do they ask you at the first interview
Rj
Aug 03, 2007
from the first interview till the day you started work what was the time frame and will they work around a students schedule.
Anthony
Aug 04, 2007
I am scheduled to take the computerized test shortly and I would appreciate anyone who could advise me as to what it involves. I am always a liitle nervous doing any test and an idea of what it involves would be very helpful. Thank You
MP from Newark, NJ
Aug 06, 2007
For all of you that are employed by the TSA as a TSO. How much time passed between applying for the job and actually getting the job / Start date? I’m thinking about going to school and getting a Home Land Security Degree to hopefully move up within the department someday. Just trying to see if its better to start the classes now and just worry about the job application process later. What do you think?
ana
Aug 07, 2007
Hi MP! I applied last week then took the test two days later which I passed. Then three days after that I received an email for a consent on a background check. Haven’t heard since then… I am too getting BS in organizational security.
I know you’ll have a better chance in getting in once u get ur degree, but I guess u could start now if u’d like. I know I have. So its a waiting game. I know ur application is good for a year. I hear some ppl wait 8mos till they offer them a job. I’m hoping I dont have to wait that long….
TINA WASHINGTON
Aug 08, 2007
I HAVE APPLIED FOR YOUR COMPANY AND AWAITING A RESPONSE THANK YOU …
L@tina
Aug 10, 2007
Well Im taking the test In aug 14 and Im pretty nervous. I think the most difficult part will be the xray pics. A few friends of mine took the test and failed. Can anyone give some advice on how to pass? And I heard that test have different phases, can anyone describe them?? So my last question is: Does anyone knows how is the management with college schedule?? Because Im a student.
Thanx and hurry up!!
gottheTshirt
Aug 10, 2007
L@tina, It will depend upon your local management how well they work with your schedule. They do not have to be nice about it at all, and unlike a private business that will take into consideration the time and expense of the training invested in an employee, the TSA doesn’t consider that at all. At my airport a supervisor shared with me the sorry fact that the scheduling department was releasing new schedules for part timers that had weekday hours and he was going to lose three good screeners who were currently on 2 10 hour a day weekend only schedules.
In another case, I saw a really great screener get promoted and promptly placed on a schedule that conflicted with his school schedule. With five weeks left in the semester and a 5,000 dollar reimbersement to the G.I. bill if he failed to complete the classes, he was forced to quit because the management would not allow any changes to his schedule to complete the semester. He even offered to give up the promotion to return to his old schedule and was told that he would not be given his old schedule back even then.
So, while they can be flexible, they do not have to be.
Your experience may be completely different at a different airport, but I assure you that nothing in the rules or management practices of TSA will hepl you one bit if you find that they will not work with you to allow a school schedule.
Hope this helps you.
gottheTshirt
(still wearing it)
Clara Napier
Aug 13, 2007
I would like to apply for the Tsa screener postion at Bluegrass Airport. But I can not find out how to do so on-line Thank you Clara Napier
L@tina
Aug 15, 2007
Well I took the test today at 9:00 am and by 3:15pm I got an email which said that I have passed. Which is great but know I dont know how long will be until they call me again. Does anyone know if they offer the test and then let you hanging there waiting? I want to have real expectations on how long will it be because I’m training right now in At&t and need to know if I should quit or not. Thanx!!
L@tina
Aug 15, 2007
So I finished the test at 10:30am and by 3:15pm I received an email that said that passed. But now I dont know how long will take to go to next step (which I dont know what is!!). Someone said to me that I had to go to an interview. Does anyone who reads this can tell me what Im about to “encounter”??
All I know is that I applied and three days after that I schedule an appointment for a test. Two weeks later (which is today) I took the test and in a few hours I received the email. Now I want To know how much does I have to wait!!
Please if you know any from the above or have an idea, \
LET ME KNOW!!!
Thanx
judy
Aug 15, 2007
I am scheduled to take the test next week and am wondering how much the pay is hourly? It says $23,000 yearly on the website but does this mean full/part time? If someone can address this question I would really appreciate it.
Thanks;)
Steve
Aug 16, 2007
Hey, I just took my medical exam last friday. They contacted me by email yesterday and told me that unfortunately I didnt pass the screening process. Didnt say why….
Just about ten minutes ago, I called them back and asked what the hell was going on? They looked in my file and told me that they had limited information, but that the cause was steming from something from my background investigation! I find that odd, since they only contact you to take the medical evaluation AFTER the results come back from the background check. They also told me that a letter would be sent to me telling me exactly what the reason was and that if it was something correctible, I could fix it and they would bring me back into the hiring process…
I guess my question is, is the medical evaluation PART of the background check, or is it something completely different? I thought that maybe the meds that I take (insulin and some crap for allegies) could have generated a false positive on the drug test and Ive been drug free for years. They told me it was because of the “background investigation.” Is the drug/medical test PART of the background check, or something completely different?
jau
Aug 17, 2007
How much on advance notice is given when schedules are posted?
I have a fulltime job (40 hours rotating shift work per week) and I’m considering a TSA part-time screener position. Will I be able to juggle both jobs?
PEARL
Aug 17, 2007
I took the med test and drug test today. How soon will i hear something about orientation, or job start date. I mean the med/drug test is the last step correct? ANYONE WHO CAN HELP, PLEASE DO!
L@tina
Aug 17, 2007
Well Pearl, we all know the same: after the drug test you name goes into a “ready poll” and when the space comes up they start calling by priority. First veterans, then ppl with experience, then ppl with certifications and then those with no experience related.
But as I heard, it doesnt make much send to spend money in Backgrounds checks and tests if they are not going to hire right away!!!
So it’ll be soon!!
But now may be you can help me, I just send the papers from background checks and I was wondering how long does it take??
A week, a month?
Hope you can help…
Anonymous
Aug 21, 2007
i went bankrupt; in 04 (due to stress from 9-11 and the death of my mother) i need help well i put that on the background check is that not gonna get me the job? Im ok now im married (to a cop) . i am a good person that hit a bad time in her life .
Pearl
Aug 23, 2007
Latina, when I did the background check it took a month for them to contact me about the interview, color test, fingetprinting and paperwork processing.
Pearl
Aug 23, 2007
How long do you all wait until you got called for orientation? I recieved call that said I pass every step of the position, now I am in this pool. I am located in Philadelphia. How soon will I get a call?
Jane
Aug 24, 2007
I was just summitted into the ready pool also. And it seems that no one knows whats going on. The Recruitment opperators have no answers to anything. All they tell you is that it will take from 6 mo. to a year for them to call. THEY WILL CALL, but you just will never know until they do. I had high expectations I thought I was just gonna fly through this but it took longer then I thought. ALmost 1 1/2 months to go through the whole process, but it should be worth it in the end?
Jane
Aug 24, 2007
I just was wondering does anyone know What time are OREIENTATION held morning or evening, because I am starting back school , and I am kinda worried about this?
Pearl
Aug 24, 2007
Well, if theya re going to call within 6 months to a year, that is just horrible. Put you through all these steps, all around the city. And you are still not promised a job in the end. Not very professional at all. I mean I really want to work for TSA, but they are giving prospective employees the run around, and it is getting very annoying!
Jane
Aug 24, 2007
NO! you will get a job, after you go through the whole process, you just don’t know WHEN, theyre gonna get back to you
Anonymous
Aug 24, 2007
Ok. I did go through the whole process and got the e-mail saying that I did. Now you are saying I have to wait 6 months to a year. I think that is riduculous. I was hoping to finsh this process and start orientation very soon, but 6 months to a year. OBSURD! I will look elsewhere for a position in the government!
PEARL
Aug 29, 2007
I got my call today telling me when to start training! Thank you all for you information and inputs! I hope this position will be rewarding and some place I can stay for a while!
bodid
Sep 01, 2007
well i took the drug test an i think i got a chance cause this chick who never did any drugs gave me a bottle a pis an i used hers. now im jus woryed bout the medical test.i did one once and after they did the finger trick i couldnt sit down for a week. do they do the finger trick idont want to be sore if they call me to go to work
plase
Sep 01, 2007
can you quit the job anytime u want to? or is there like a year contract or something?
Corey
Sep 05, 2007
In response to post 90, that is illegal. And you better be a girl, because they can tell the difference between male and female piss.
Anonymous
Sep 05, 2007
I applied for this position back in June of 06, recieved a email setting up a time for the test,passed. After that I did not hear anything for a year pretty much to date. It is now Sep 07, I was called in for a interview and a week later for the medical. I am now waiting for the next step. Don’t give up….
Pearl
Sep 05, 2007
couple of questions. What exactly is the training schedule? and are we able to pick up other people’s shifts to get more than 20hours/week?
Anonymous
Sep 05, 2007
Pearl
I have a friend who also does this, this person works the 30hr shift, I will be recieving a 25 hour shift. The training schedule I belived is 8:00-5:00 classroom for a week or two, and a week on the job following a tsa employee. I believe you can pick up extra hours if they are available. My friend loves the job he/she does. There is also political politics involved, but I think you have good and bad in any job situation. You do get paid 1 1/2 for sundays and any holiday that is worked. I wish you luck
Pearl
Sep 06, 2007
Do you know the exact schedule? Like Week 1- what days from 8-5, Week 2- what days from 8-5, Week 3- what days and times.
I have another job, are they flexible on me needing to switch around days or not being able to come or much i attend ALL days.
Anonymous
Sep 06, 2007
Pearl
I know the class room training is Monday thru Friday 8-5
The on the job training is the schedule of the person you are training with. If your trainer works w-t-f-s-s-m from 4:00 to 12:00 that is what you would follow.
L@tina
Sep 06, 2007
I have an appointment for the 14 of this mth. I’ll really want to Know if the interview is one by one or in a group???
And after the drug test, how long they take to call to start training???
Please if you know, help me
Thanks
TLC
Sep 08, 2007
I just took my medical on 9/4 and am waiting to be notified with my results. My question is, how long does it take for you to get an answer after you take you medical?
Anonamous
Sep 11, 2007
I was wondering, what is the exact hiring process used by the TSA? I’m sure it’s a little more ‘laxed than actual law enforecement right, seeing as how a guy can use someone else’s urine for a drug screen. Does the background investigation not include a polygraph or stuff like that? Their website says they’re hiring for Air Marshal, are these the types of people we have watching the sky? or is it a different process?
Justin
Sep 11, 2007
I just received an email notification of my “ready pool” status……my question is How long does it usually take to get the phone call for orientation?
Tony
Sep 16, 2007
can anybody tell me what the computerized test consists of?
KaNuPaD
Sep 17, 2007
whoever took the computerized test, didn’t it specifically state that any information on the test cannot be disclosed by law? i’m sure all these sites are being monitored.
Anonamous
Sep 18, 2007
Yea, Im sure they are…like the guy(or girl) who said they used some other girl’s urine for the urinalysis. im sure they caught up with that guy…yea right. he’s probably the guy on the x-ray…he just laughs at what he says “looks” like a bomb
jonjon
Sep 18, 2007
I applied yesterday and got the “thanks for applying” e-mail. After reading these posts and hearing of the amount of time involved in waiting for an action on their part, I think it would be wise to continue looking for other work. They problably just keep restocking the hiring pool they need to keep up with attrition.
airforcebabe
Sep 18, 2007
Can anyone give me some hints or steer me to a website for the tests?? The competency inventory is what?? The english Fluency Test, Is this easy?? and the screener object recognition is what looking at xrays??? can someone pleaseeeeee help me…
Jen
Sep 18, 2007
I just past my computer testing and have to go in for the medical and interview can anyone tell me what is all involved in the medical part?
Ann
Sep 19, 2007
AIRFORCEBABE: My Computer test is today at 4 pm. I really have no idea hows gonna be .I hope i will not be soooo difficult, the hints i know are the ones i read here, u know like find objects on baggage .Anyways im aplying for other jobs in case the got me waiting in the sooo called “pool”
Lara
Sep 23, 2007
Well it took me about 2 months to complete evreything. And I just got a email the other day saying I’m stuck in the ready pool. I’m hoping it won’t take too long considering they just posted another opening on their website. But I’m also kinda worried as why I haven’t been called yet. They even told me at the interview that they really need women employees at this airport. But Good Luck to everyone.
Armando
Sep 25, 2007
The TSA Application process is so tedious and taxing and for 12.86/per hour, it’s not worth it. They go through the applicant’s profile with really fine comb and does not commensurate them for the work they have to put out. In my case, because I have pre-diabetes conditions, it took me 8 months to finally get a call for orientation and training. When I was finally discussing schedules, not of the part-time hours will work with my full time schedule. When I informed them that I may have to wait a little while to adjust my full time schedule to accomodate theirs; the response was for me to go through the whole process of application again! To all of you that have guided me in the process by reading your comment, I thank you all. I think this is the time to throw the towel in the ring and forget about this. For those that are in the process of applying or getting hired by this agency, my best of luck to all of you and hoping that your fate and experience would be different from mine.
chakakhan
Sep 25, 2007
I AN LOOKING FORWARD TO WORK WITH U.
chakakhan
Sep 25, 2007
I AN LOOKING FORWARD TO WORK WITH U.THANK YOU
jen
Sep 28, 2007
so i passed my computerized testing and have just filled out al the background check papers now im suposed to wait for the airport assesment anyone have any idea how long that will take? Does anyone know why they do a credit check?
nicole
Sep 28, 2007
I applied for this job back in february and just now two weeks ago got called in for testing passed the computerized testing filled out background papers but i am worried im not going to pass the credit check i have alot debt but have been going through one of the credit couselling places to help me pay it off its all credit cards and a personal loan. will it affect me getting the job? is blood pressure part of the medical test?
Anonymous
Sep 29, 2007
I applied last June 2006, took the test in October 0f 2006 was emailed that I passed, interviewed in August 0f 07, had a medical test in September of 07. I was informed by email that I passed all phases, I am in a waiting pool, I spoke with the airport I applied at and was informed they are only hiring a few applicants, and nothing would be happening until February of 2008. I may be called on and I may not, there are other people in this waiting pool as well.
I guess it could be a start to a new year.
Anonymous
Oct 01, 2007
From anonymous 115.
I was just informed of a job offer with TSA. I guess it is a good start to the upcoming new year.
Good Luck to you all
Janet 111
Oct 04, 2007
I ahve finished the interview phase of the TSA job and I have recieved my medical questionnaire. I am wondering how deep they dig into your medical history, do they go by your doctors office and dig up very little thing that you ever went through or do they investigate based on the information you give them. I dont like very body knowing all of my personal business. Some things should remain private for a person.
Anonymous
Oct 04, 2007
why not just be honest, once you are on the insurance plan, things may come up from the past. I was honest, I had to go see a specialist after my medical evaluation, have had to have the specialist fax it back to tsa, and I was still offered the job.
Janet 111
Oct 04, 2007
Not to be dishonest, but there are somethings that are between myself, my doctor and God. I did not want it opened to the public. Neverless the US Government they never throw anything away, just stash it for later use.
Craig
Oct 05, 2007
After the first drug test given before hireing me how often will i be drug tested with there random drug testing policy?
bodid
Oct 06, 2007
i jus want to tell evry one to hang in ther cause i think they bought the deal with the chicks piss. the trick is to keep it warm from the time you get it so no bacterials grow in it then they dont know it aint fresh. i got the letter that says i passed the evrything and now im jus hanging out in the ready pool waiting for my call up. they said it shudnt take to long cause most people are tryin to be screeners and there are not to many of us shooting for air marshal
Craig
Oct 06, 2007
im not worried about passing the first one i just wanna know how often do they drug test after the first time like the random drug test is it random once a year quaterly or what?
Anonymous
Oct 06, 2007
Does anyone know what they are looking for as far as credit goes?
Anonymous
Oct 06, 2007
123
I believe they are lookin for people that have back taxes, child support, etc. I think the basic credit stuff may cause a question, but overall they will consider everything else as well. I was worried about my credit, but I did o.k.
I did not have anything major wrong, just a few lates from a few years ago, and a few charge offs.
Anonymous
Oct 06, 2007
Im worried about my credit because i lost my job and got behind on everything and decided to do one of those crcouseling places and now they are helping me settle all my debts. im affraid they wont consider me for the job because of it
Bob
Oct 07, 2007
I have read all the posts. The question had been asked a few times, but I did not see a clear answer. I guess there may not be one, but I will ask again.
I have a 40 hr week 8-5 work schedule, and would like to know if TSA tends to work with this ie nights weekend only thanks
Dave
Oct 07, 2007
Bob to answer your question in my area which is the Philadelphia area I have yet to see any one get accomidated with a helpful scheduel but it may vary from location.
Craig
Oct 07, 2007
Once more does anyone know how often the TSA does the random drug testing is it once a year or more then that.
Dee
Oct 07, 2007
I am relocating to Florida and accepted a contingent offer in Tampa during July. It was the first offer so I thought everything would keep moving fast like it had been. I would like to end up at Tampa or up in the panhandle. Why won’t they tell you at recruiting when airports will be training/hiring (approximately)? I just wanted to pick the airport in those areas that I could be hired at first. My last question – Has anyone been hired lately at TPA, VPS or PNS and how long was the process? Thanks for all of your help
suki
Oct 10, 2007
I took the computerized test today and failed. With the line of work I am currently in, it was a big shock and an even worse blow to me. I’m sure it was the computerized pic part of the test that I failed. My question is, is there any practice test anywhere online that could help me improve and pass the test the next time…if I chose to apply again.
Anonymous
Oct 10, 2007
I messed around with this xray picture thing but the one i took in the test was much harder
Anonymous
Oct 10, 2007
sorry pasted the wrong thing heres the link
Anonymous
Oct 10, 2007
I messed around with this sight before i took the test
GM
Oct 11, 2007
I filled out the background check info on the internet and sent it but my email from TSA said not to print, sign and send the papers at the end of the test giving them permission to perform the background check. But now I’m worried that I should have done that anyway. Does anyone know if you’re supposed to sign and send anything after the online background check or just wait until someone calls or sends yet another email?
P.S. To Bob – who keeps asking if TSA will work around your schedule: There are enough posts on this site suggesting otherwise, I think it would be safe to say they absolutely don’t, i.e the kid who had to quit because they promoted him to a schedule that conflicted with school.
And to “Bodid” – ?????????? People sure act wierd on the internet don’t they? He’s probably a doctor in real life who’ bored and wants to see if anyone bites. Fake. Fake. Fake.
Anonymous
Oct 11, 2007
Does anyone know if the TSA has a written dress code for male airport screeners regarding facial hair, hair length etc.
Thank you
Anonymous
Oct 11, 2007
I wondered the same thing about the background check so i called the recruitment center after filling it out. and they said that you will sign them when you get called in for your airport assesment
suki
Oct 15, 2007
i never got the link to practice could you try and send it again
GM
Oct 15, 2007
Thanks anonymous 136. – I got a call back that day to schedule my airport assesment.
Another question – Will the tattoo on my hand be a problem? I would hate to spend any more time on this application process and be denied for having a tattoo.
Anonymous
Oct 15, 2007
I have no idea about the tattoo… You are lucky that you got a call back so fast. its been a month and i still havnt heard anything. I called the recruitment center that i just have to wait
Anonymous
Oct 20, 2007
1/2″ facial hair
hair not below the collar
Anonymous
Oct 20, 2007
Yo Craig, do you not understand the concept of RANDOM, it means you don’t know, it means you might be tested every two weeks for the next three years or you may never be tested again. try wrappin your tiny mind around that
bodid
Oct 20, 2007
well I got the call and im out a the pool and headed for air marshal school. it wont be long befor ol bodid is in the wild blue kickin ass and takin names so if you have any friends or family whats afraid to fly, tell them that by crismas the skys will be safe again. and GM you think im fake. nest time your flyin and sittin next to you is some big badass and hes the only one allowed to carry a gun on the plane say hi to bodid and thank god hes there
Broward J. Moss
Oct 21, 2007
I have filled out an application a month ago and still no word about the opening here in Mobile, AL.
Are you still looking for screener?
Gabrielle
Oct 22, 2007
I did the assessment and interview 12 days ago. Nobody has called yet to set up the medical. Is this normal?
GM
Oct 23, 2007
I just got an interview with Fedex for “handler”, should I hold out for TSA or just take the handler job? Is the TSA job that much better?
Eric
Oct 25, 2007
I am going in for exam tomarrow. I’m very worried about the drug policy. I used and even sold a little marijuana as a teenager. Will I be immediatly disqualified?
LS
Oct 26, 2007
What kind of people are you … those of you faking urine tests and worrying about when and how often drug tests are done? You who see nothing wrong with deceiving people are applying for jobs concerning our “security”??? Do the world a favor and don’t apply but leave these jobs to the ones who are honest, moral and have integrity!
Eric
Oct 26, 2007
Ls, if you are talking about me I have no intensions of decieving anyone. I simply have done things in my past that I’m worried might disqualify me. I will not be lying to anyone.
LS
Oct 27, 2007
Eric, I’m addressing those who turn in urine samples that aren’t theirs or are trying every trick in the book to cover up drug abuse or whatever else they’re on … that’s lying and that’s deceiving! As far as I can tell,Eric, you are not involved with that kind of activity; therefore, no, I’m not talking about you.
Clayton Gooble
Oct 31, 2007
I took the TSA battery test last year and failed. I had no problems with the English comprehension part of it. But the x-ray objects recognition part was hard because I have no training in to use this kind of pictorial representation of objects inside suite-cases. Well, I just accept as a part of challenge we usually go when we search for a job. I tried to find out where I had failed in the test but couldn’t have any information from the people at TSA. In the mean time I look for some type of tutorial or training course to learn how to interpret these pictures in the x-ray screen and couldn’t find any. After six months went by I took the test again and failed again on the same object recognition portion, I gess. I think this test system is very misterious and really does’nt make any sense. If there was something I could study and prepare myself for the test I would have done but there isn’t. It is a guess or like a lottery or when we shot in the dark. I was informed that I could take the test after six month but if I can not get prepared for the test I will experiment the same failures as before. I will not expose myself to this non sense system anymore. I feel extremely frustrated and disappointed. This was my last shot at it until they change the way the test is applyed. If ever.
Nate
Oct 31, 2007
Well after reading the entire forum I recieved little information. I am seeking to understand more about the invitation I just received to take a 2 1/2 hour computerized test.
Unfortunately, Clayton’s comment (immediately) above was the most informative. The fact that test takers must maintain confidentiality is just crap, in my opinion. Additionally, receiving little-to-no information about the test is also crap.
Taking a test with out preparing for it? Oh well, I still want the job.
Carlos
Nov 01, 2007
Hey guys, I would like to get some sample practice test to pass the TSA test. Please e-mail me with information.
Chloe
Nov 02, 2007
Do not feel bad if you fail the test. There is NO way to study for it. The visual perception, spatial relations part of the test is like musical pitch. You either have it or you don’t. It is hard and a timed test. The best advise I can give is: If you don’t see the object immediately, it isn’t there – don’t waste time looking for it or you’ll “think” you see it and fail. Your first instinct is usually the right one.
My test had several objects to study in 60 seconds – not just one. Look for the common denominator in each – like wire or a battery. You know how your brain works, figure out a system real quick when beginning the test. There was no color test or math test, so they must switch it up.
During my test, a system update kept trying to download from Microsoft, so I lost time trying to cancel it over and over. Plus, people kept coming in the room and disrupting me. At the end of the test is a box to mark if you feel you were distracted. I checked no, thinking being distracted is part of the job/test.
I drove home certain I failed – but I passed!
The English portion of the test is grammar, punctuation, reading comprehension, word meanings. If you did well in school, you’ll pass. If not, you won’t. It is a test of your communication skills.
It only took one hour – (20 minutes on the English test.)
I hope this leads somewhere; I can’t wait in a “pool” for two years.
Good Luck
John
Nov 03, 2007
Anyone get hired recently at SAN?
I passed the test in August and was just wondering how frequently they hire and how long the wait is.
USAboy
Nov 05, 2007
I am scheduled for training in December. Do anyone know what i should expect now and what to look out for…will i be tested for anything else from this point? and when will they tell me my pay? i hope it’s $14.50 /h like i’ve heard before,and if not that’s fine too.
yapper
Nov 05, 2007
Does anyone have any experience with taking the medical and there being a issue like blood pressure? Is it just pass/fail on the medical or does the TSA allow someone to get a medical issue cleared up and still offered a spot in the ready pool?
Cindy
Nov 05, 2007
Hello…..who are the idiots asking why a credit check is done?????? Hmmmmmm…..lets see if you employed millions would you check to make sure they don’t have oustanding debts or collection agencies living in their pockets??? I don’t care about your credit, I care if your a reliable person that can at least pay your crappy credit bills on time if they are going to work for me! Why don’t these people have brains?
Anonymous
Nov 05, 2007
for post #157…. Not everyone is perfect and some of may have gotten a layoff from work and got behind on bills which turns into bad marks on credit reports… IT shouldnt matter whats on a credit report
Tammy
Nov 05, 2007
Hi guys,
Did any one work in Sacramento Airport? How much did they pay for screeners there? And how is it? Is it hard? I heard you have to stand or work without a break for long hours and I just want some information if you don’t mind.
Thx
LeiDee
Nov 07, 2007
Ok, I applied back on August 27th. Took the computerized test on the 1st of September and passed. Was called in for the assessments on the 14th (Sept). Did the medical on the 27th (Sept). Had some further evaluation on a medical history which made my medical process a bit longer to clear. Today (11/07/07), I was put into the ready pool. Now lets hope “the call” doesn’t take a year:-(
FYI, this is for SEATAC Airport. I am a twenty something years young female and I was told they were in need of some female screeners. Wish me LUCK! blah!
As for post 158, I understand not everyone is perfect but this is a job concerning our nation’s security. I don’t blame the Department of Homeland Security to do their job. There were a lot of situations where screeners were bribed into “money”. And there might have been some of them that took that “risk” to get “out of debt”. That alone has compromised the security of this country. And that did not only fall on that one screener, but the IDIOTS who hired them… So who are the IDIOTS here…the applicants or DHS??
There are ways to make things better…..sacrifices! GET OUT OF DEBT!
Anonymous
Nov 07, 2007
response to post 160. that is why i aplied for this job right now i am currently working a night job of about 60 hours a week making 8$ busting my ass to payoff my stupid mistakes in running up debt. in my area the TSO position pays 14$ an hour. I went to an information forum and all they saisd is you couldnt have more than 5000$ in bad debt my debt is not bad it is all current on payments and the stuff that was behind is now paid off .
Alice
Nov 09, 2007
If you are trying to get a job, and they ask you to keep things secret, and you talk about it, then that is failing yourself intentionally. Why would you do it? I wouldn’t.
yapper
Nov 10, 2007
Anyone failed the medical due to a manageable health condition ie:hypertension, diabetes, poor vision, etc? If so , does the TSA allow you to seek medical care to correct and allow you to proceed in hiring process or do they eliminate you as a candidate right away? would like any info!
HNLorOGG
Nov 14, 2007
I applied online (2 months ago) with TSA for a position in Hawaii. Since then TSA has been calling and leaving messages weekly to take a test. I’m bi-lingual (English/Japanese) and would only like to work for TSA p/t for f/t benefits. Due to the large amount of Japanese tourists in Hawaii does anyone know if TSA offers additional language pay and better scheduling options for people who speak foreign languages? I have current security clearance with Homeland Security (DOT, FAA, FBI background): I don’t think the process will take a long time to get me cleared…
Kevin
Nov 16, 2007
Presently, I serve in the military and will be retiring. I have applied to the TSA and I am scheduled to take the exam next week. Any study suggestions. ALso, I already have recent secret clearance, would I still be required to do another background check?
Glenn
Nov 18, 2007
Can you guys give examples of test parts…..
No one seems to answer to these questions
i know the test says dont disclose any info thata appears on the test… we just want hints….
yapper
Nov 18, 2007
glenn, dont sweat it , just take it , if you’re literate , you pass!
devildogscreener
Nov 18, 2007
The TSA pre-employment test questions are considered Sensitive Security Information (SSI) so that is the reason that you are not told what is on the test. It is a violation of federal law to reveal this information. It is not a hard test and nothing that you can really study for. Just think about why the questions are being asked and answer accordingly. Even if you have a clearance,you will still have to have a background check, but it should be completed faster.
Anonymous
Nov 18, 2007
If you are applying for PDX dont waste the time unless you have a completly open schedual. I passed everything but because there were certain hours i couldnt work because i have three kids i was turned down for the job they told me i could try again in 6 months and they would see if my hours would work then
Anonymous
Nov 18, 2007
Do anyone know if there is a dress code for the training/orientation ?
Anonymous
Nov 20, 2007
This will answer a lot of your questions. First of all look at the top of this page. “Department of Homeland Stupidity”
Do you really think, that, that is the name of the agency you are trying to get a job with. What kind of mindless effen maroon is going to try to get a job with Homeland Stupidity? If you type a sentence with six words in it and you misspell four of them, you probably didn’t fail the object recognition part of the test. If you look at a real TSA website the first requirement for employment is that you be a high school graduate, that means that you should be able to spell above a fourth grade level, and speak basic English. If you are worried about taking a drug test, random or otherwise you have reason to be worried. If you try to get a job with Walmart they do a credit check, why wouldn’t you think the Federal government is not going to do one for the same reason. If you have high debt you have already shown you are irresponsible and subject to being tempted or corrupted.If you have a discreet tattoo that can be hidden by ordinary dress you have no problem, if you have a dragon across your face, get a job in a head shop. I really don’t understand why they can’t recognize all of your other good qualities, and overlook the fact that you can’t see any thing in the x-rays. After all, since a major part of your job is using an x-ray machine to identify objects secreted in bags, if they hire you, you will have lot’s of time to pratice this mysterious art, while gun toting terrorists run wheelbarrows full of explosives onto planes. The screening process though tedious and annoying to some does serve a purpose. If all of you brain children are working in the airport, who is going to pull the fries out of the oil when the beeper goes off and make sure there is just the right amount of secret sauce on the burgers. For those of you who just wanted a hint, here’s one, if someone had to tell you how to spell T S A so you could end up here maybe, just maybe you should think about another job. And if you somehow already have a job, for God’s sake don’t give it up.
glenn
Nov 22, 2007
yeaaahhhhhhhhhh i PASSED the test……….
now what?????????????
Anonymous
Nov 24, 2007
I’m in the “Ready Pool”, for Boston’s Logan Airport location … Does anyone have an estimate of time before I can expect a call for orientation ?
Anonymous
Nov 24, 2007
I hear they (TSA) are doing away with full time positions.
Anonymous
Nov 24, 2007
Perhaps the only way to obtain full time is to start out as part time.
Anonymous
Nov 24, 2007
The only way to go full time is to start out part time. all new employees start out part time
Anonymous
Nov 24, 2007
My Grandfather told me the same thing happened in the 60′s and do not trust the govn’mnt look it up for yourselves it is just a cosmetic ploy to fabricate a solution. I am a former a TSA employee, not bitter but just conscience of what is fabricated and malicious facts about how screeners are you know waht ? Fffffffffffffuck the TSA KISSSS my ASASSSSS biathchessss
Anonymous
Nov 24, 2007
Mark Wohl Lead Screener Ft Lauderdale, Florida lives forever, he was fired for some shit that he was not even at work for. politics are for the worms that feed on shit. Mark if you are out there this is bryan young. You know, hope all is well TSA is a bunch shit!!!!
c. chong
Nov 24, 2007
i order some a that ghf dtoxing drink anybuddy no how it works i got pee test next week do it work
Johnnie
Nov 24, 2007
WOW … Are you all for real (lol)!
Like to hear some info on wait time to get hired -vs- length of stay on the job, before either quitting, or getting canned. Or is this just a site for discruntal employees.
Johnnie
Nov 24, 2007
Hey Johnnie, ya can expect to wait about 9 months for a go you will keep for about 6 months
Anonymous
Nov 25, 2007
to response 171 … you are a jack ass … and terrorists do not smuggle guns on plans … as there not as stupid as you
Bahama Joe
Nov 26, 2007
Took the test last week,still waiting.The x-ray object recognition is brutal,But as i understand it is expected that you will fail this section.Thats why you get plenty of training.Good Luck All.
Marc
Nov 26, 2007
Can anyone out there, that has already been hired, give us canidiates a time line?
Anonymous
Nov 26, 2007
it is not expected that you will fail the xray recognition in fact only 30% of people that take the test pass it. if you dont pass the test you dont move on in the prossess. as far as a time line there isnt one it took me 9 months to get through everything and in training but it could take over a year it just depends on the airport.
Anonymous
Nov 26, 2007
in response to post 171 just because you have high debt doesnt mean you are irresponsible. Its when you cant make your payments that you are irresponsible you jack ass
yapper
Nov 26, 2007
the bottom line is each airport has its own tsa office that recruits sreeners upon its projected needs, no time line can be given! Once you’re through the hiring process and background check complete you enter the 24 month ready pool and you can be called for training fromthat first week of eligibility or up to 24 months later if they ever need the entire pool at all. TSA is recruiting far in advance of their need as to be prepared for future screener demands they may incur, they dont know and nobody can base it on their experience, its a waiting game, 1 week to 2 years if at all. after 2 years if your not hired, you need to start the process over completely, reapply online, etc!
yapper
Nov 26, 2007
continuing my comment, each tsa office at each airport is to have screeners available for hire and training in the future even though they dont know if any jobs will be available.Each airport is required to have so many screeners in a ready pool as to be able to replace or adjust to tsa requirements, you may pass all the hiring requirements and never get a job as a screener, appling to several airports around the country if mobile would greatly increase your chances of a position, however the pay and future outlook for being a screener most likely does’nt justify moving all over the country for most applicants.
Anonymous
Nov 27, 2007
I was told that the ready pool is only a 6 months list.
yapper
Nov 27, 2007
sounds like we all get told different things? also it seems the tsa goes through changes making one statement or fact wrong several months or a year or so later? reality is, sit back and wait and expect absolutely nothing! hopefully theres good news eventually?
Anonymous
Nov 28, 2007
yes … hurry up and wait
My “guess” is that some airports have a greater attrition rate, than others. As it appears that some airport locations extend their posting cut-off dates.
yapper
Nov 28, 2007
totally! you’re right, my city airport has 65 screeners employed at a given time, i’ve been through airports with probably 50 screeners working at a shift so thi all varies city to city and time lines are not predictable for hire. I’ve noticed even after my job listing was still performing assessments on those candidates a job listing is posted for a few months out, the screener jobs are projections of possible tsa needs not available jobs that need to be filled immediately or even in the short term, of course there can be exceptions to that but thats why they hold “ready pools”
Devonis1
Nov 28, 2007
took the test in Dallas, Tx. Failed it. Called TSA. They said try again in six months. Had to be the object recognition. Only saw maybe four or five things. Scheduled to take test again now in North Carolina. What ever.
Kira
Dec 05, 2007
You can go to this site and get lots of information and see the hidden objects inside a bag
Rosie
Dec 12, 2007
Was wondering if u get a discount on airline tickets? and if so, how much and if immediate family is included. Thank you.
Jeff Hoyt
Dec 12, 2007
This is the strangest string of responses I have ever seen…
April
Dec 13, 2007
Curious about the credit check as I have seen in previous posts. I have found a few other sites that say they go back 180 days. Others say they wait until you are hired to do indepth checking. Well if you fail that indepth checking and get fired for it, sounds like a waste of money for them.
I have some credit cards seven years old that total way more than $5000 but they have been written off or sold to some loser to try to collect the money, which I never intend to pay.
Any comment will be appreciated on this.
Rover
Dec 16, 2007
Your debts were sold to some “loser” …
Joe
Dec 17, 2007
Just wondering how long from after your drug test do they call you.
Adam
Dec 18, 2007
To all you talking crap because you feel you are better then some of the people on here get a life i decieved the drug test and now i am a supervisor here it can be done people just keep moving foward
KeKea
Dec 18, 2007
Kira…. what site, ‘You can go to this site and get lots of information and see the hidden objects inside a bag’?
nobody
Dec 20, 2007
This question is for adam. Is the drug test a urine test or what?
shay
Dec 21, 2007
I have the same story as post 197. I am very concerned I will be red flagged for a 9 thousand dollar that is over 5 years old.
Any insights>>>>>>????????????
Bud
Dec 21, 2007
Four months with no word and I get called on the same day I have an interview for casino surveillance officer. Guess which job I took? Yep, better pay, better benefits and better hours at the casino. And I don’t have to worry about a coworker embarrassing the organization by allowing a monkey under a hat to get by. I think all you druggies, scofflaws and defaulters have a great chance because the professionals go elsewhere. Hang in there.
P.S. The casinos do a more thorough background than TSA so don’t get any ideas…
Pablo
Dec 21, 2007
i think they relly need minortees. i smoke sum bud 1 day befor test and when they ask me to esplain i tell them bout hemp burn cerimony of my beleafs. i have intveiw for supervisur nest week. you can made it to if you tried hard. i love USA!
Jeeves
Dec 21, 2007
Poll: TSA Ranks Second Only to FEMA in Least-Liked Federal Agencies
Jeeves
Dec 21, 2007
Poll: TSA Ranks Second Only to FEMA in Least-Liked Federal Agencies
Debbie
Dec 21, 2007
I was hired at a casino too and was surprised that my pay and benefits are much better than TSA. I needed a job sooner than TSA needed me so when (if) they call me I will have to decline. It makes me wonder what caliber people TSA is attracting with all the drug testing and bad debt questions on here.
Anonymous
Dec 21, 2007
I had a interview with TSA: The interviewers were rude. They ask ridiculious questions. They treated me like a criminal and I have a perfect background.They put me down when I didn’t answer a question the way they wanted it answered,they told me that I was mentally challeged. What a nightmare! These interviewers are not trained to interview in the first place,they have no public relation skills and are only paid $13.00 per hour to act like this? WOW something is wrong with the system.I was also escorted to the ladys bathroom by two security officers.
l-dubb
Dec 24, 2007
so far i have taken the computer test and i have been schedueled for an interview which they said will take about an hour and a half. what exaclty will this interview consist of? will my medical examination be on the same day or soon after my interview? I really need to know when will they scheduel me for my medical if i have the interview this friday. Please reply with any info thanks
mimi
Dec 25, 2007
is there any website where i can practice for the test? this will be my second time and last because they told me that your are not allowed to take more than 2 times the test in your lifetime. so if i fail i can not longer take it anymore.thanks
Anonymous
Dec 26, 2007
To whom it may concern: If you are thinking that working for TSA is a glorious job that will change your life forever, Think again.
These people that work for TSA are breed of their own. Example: There like walking federal robot wannabees. TSA agents get a badge and they instantly have the power to treat people hideously.
I really feel sorry for the people that have their hearts into getting a position with TSA.The people that can afford to work for TSA that is. You will be disappointed in the process.
People get fired for doing absolutely nothing wrong.Is it worth $13.00 an hour? You can’t even pay your rent on that kind of wage.
My opinion: If you have a family,a large rent payment and you dont have your bills paid dont apply to this job. This is not a secure position.
Go get a management job at Burgerking because you will make more money and be happier.
Andrew
Dec 28, 2007
How can you pass a test without study. Where can you go to recieve information on TSA Testing
cliff
Jan 02, 2008
I read all the post and did not see one for hearing test. Can you have hearing aids? If you dont have them and fail medical for hearing will they let you get them and go into pool or do you have to start all over at the begining???
zzz
Jan 02, 2008
I work for TSA as a TSO. You have to apply online- through usajobs.com usually. You will take a sort of iq test, and x-ray image test. If you pass you will be given a physical test. You will also need to take a vision, hearing, and drug test. These tests are all fairly easy, except for the x-ray image test. I cannot think of anyway to practice for it. If you pass everything you will be interviewed at the airport in which you wish to work. That’s about it–like most other jobs.
My opinion of the job is that it is not the best place in the world to work, but it does pay the bills, and it could be worse. My advice to anyone who gets hired is just do your job and do not question anything (at least out loud). If you were in the military it may be easier to adjust to working at the TSA. You can move up the ranks in TSA if you are politically savvy–just like anywhere. I would recommend TSA, however, as a starting place for anyone who wishes to move up in the federal government system, but you will need at least a college degree to get a high level federal job. Military experience also helps.
HC Dept
Jan 03, 2008
209: You did not recognize the human interaction compatability test and failed because you would get upset too easily at the public. Surprised you made it to the interview.
213: It tests your present abilities. If you are not in the “trainable” range, you fail. No studying required.
214: Going without hearing aids would be like a nearsighted person going without glasses. It would be stupid.
pablo
Jan 03, 2008
i now a supvisor at LAX! if i can made it so can you. just try hard dont tell big lyes jus smal one my frend. they nevr cetches me smoke pot so ees ok. the pay is a beeg rase an i get bonis for ingles/espanol speakr. i love USA!
bb
Jan 03, 2008
How long must a newly hired TSA screener wait for health care benefits?
How long must a newhire wait before applying for another federal job that is open to federal employees?
How often does a TSA screener have to lift heavy bags up to 70 lbs?
TickTock
Jan 03, 2008
can anyone shed some light on my situation?
i passed the comp. test, passed the interview with flying colors, and have met with our local TSA director on various occasions where he has told me i was the most decorated applicant….the day i finished the interview the (honestly) dim witted secretary told me i was to be doing my medical test the next week….evidently she was lying….as it has been two months since…[is this normal?] i finished the interview like the first or second week of November of 2007…and now it’s already January….i just talked the director guy about a week ago where he told me to keep checking my e-mail….Politics? B.S.? [[[Is this a normal phenomena in the seemingly rediculous TSA hiring process?]]]
39 souls onboard
Jan 05, 2008
We are tracing the ISP numbers to everyone who is critical of TSA on this site. We don’t approve. Enjoy your stay in the “ready pool.” You ain’t going anywhere..LMAO
unluckygirl
Jan 05, 2008
Hey well im scheduled to take a computerized test soon and I was wondering, I am deaf through one ear, will that affect me for hiring??? And also I live in New York City would anyone be able to tell me how much is the starting pay out here??…I earn more than $17.00 an hour I’d hate to go to something that pays lower…I did apply about 2 years ago and just got emailed to schedule the test…why took so long??…anyways any help will be appreciated.
Anonymous
Jan 05, 2008
to 221…I’d say keep what u have, California pay is $14.00 per hour at 25 hours per week. Just a heads up =)
Anonymous
Jan 05, 2008
was wondering if u get discounts on airfare?
c. chung
Jan 06, 2008
has anyobody tried the detox drinks for passing the urine test? if so which one and did it work? i got the medical in 10 days so must hurry. also since the hours are few can i keep working pt at the medical cannabis clinic?
Laura
Jan 08, 2008
Just curious I have my medical evaluation tomorrow what does the medical eval. consist of?? I hear they do a physcological?? Is this the last step? I have waited months for this job. Does anyone know how the job is in the Lehigh Valley Int. Airport in Allentown PA?
Hunglow
Jan 09, 2008
Hey c. chung.
My advice to you is to go to. Go to the drug testing section under “discussion” and type in “dillution method”. Belive me when I say…follow this you will be ok.
Laura
Jan 09, 2008
Nevermind I went to go take it today and passed!Just waiting now..
Anonymous
Jan 09, 2008
WoW! u got instant result? my husband had to wait 2 weeks approximately til he finally got an email saying he passed. He is now in the Ready Pool. I hope it doesn’t take long for them to call him.
mike
Jan 10, 2008
hmm i’ve been working at tsa for about 2-3 weeks now and seem like the locality pay is not in my paycheck. do anyone know why it isn’t?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2008
was it supposed to be instant or after a probation period? why not ask your supervisor about it?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2008
can anyone (supposedly people that work for TSA) tell me if after u are hired if they do random drug testing?
Anonymous
Jan 10, 2008
cancel that last comment. i found my answer.
Ken
Jan 11, 2008
Took the test today from 9-11, went home and at 12:34pm an email was sent telling me that I had passed the computerized test and I will be notified as to the next steps in the evaulation process.
happyboy1
Jan 12, 2008
I just received confirmation that I passed the tso screener test. I got results back in about 2 hours. There was no score just pass/fail. The test is computerized. There is a word recognition and a reading comprehension phase. That part appears to be 8th or 9th grade level so if you were awake in English in High School, you’ll do OK.
The object recognition part was the hardest. They show you some pictures of the objects they want you to look for (knives, keys, kitchen utensils etc.) and then you get 18 x-rays of bags. Some of the x-rays looked like explosives but hey, if they want me to find a set of keys that’s cool.
Most of the bags did not have the objects but there was pressure to make a decision because you have 15 secs per bag so that was a little stressful. I just approached it like I was playing a really boring video game. You just press one key if you find the item and one key if it’s empty. If you don’t press anything, time expires and the computer complains. I finished the test with plenty of time to spare.
I studied for the test by looking around online for x-ray images of common objects. I actually found an x-ray screening game online that I played as practice. Here is a link to the game. It is different than the TSA test but same concept, find stuff hidden in an x-ray…
Incidently, If you are on this board (Homeland Stupidity) looking for job info it’s the wrong place. This is a site that is designed to point out how stupid the government is. You need to go to
Just helping out. Whan you fly remember to take the bombs out of your backpack before going through security. I might accidently find them when I’m looking for your car keys. I hope I get to wand you all later.
Happyboy1
anonymous
Jan 14, 2008
Took the test, failed but had to call TSA to find that part out. Felt the identification part of the test was very difficult. Was wondering if there is someplace one can get examples for study purposes.
ANONOMOUS 245
Jan 15, 2008
Yay….i got my e-mail statein that im invited to take my computerized test i pray that i do good.im really looking forward to this job.
yapper
Jan 15, 2008
dont get to excited, its a long process for most and no gaurantees you’ll get a position even if you get into a pool. just go through the motions and see what happens because its a beareaucratic process that can be frustrating for some
April
Jan 15, 2008
I went through the whole process. Took all the tests, got fingerprinted, picture ID, fitted for uniform and they dissed me because of my credit. If you want to persue this job as TSA screener, I highly reccommend you get your credit score before you even bother with testing. They are afraid if you are in default more than a dime, you are more likely to take a bribe and let things pass through the machines.
Bob
Jan 15, 2008
Does anyone know how long it takes to get notified about your medical test results? Do they call or email? Thanks
Anonymous
Jan 15, 2008
my husband got emailed stating he passed and he was put into a Ready Pool. It took about 2 weeks from the time of his exam to the email.
Bob
Jan 16, 2008
To #240 – Thank you for your quick response. Best of luck for you and your husband.
Anonymous Asian Chic
Jan 16, 2008
No. 3– I’m Asian and I got hired.
ALL government jobs have a long hiring process and those who are impatient may need to apply elsewhere. You may feel like you are wasting you time waiting but there are measures that the agencies have to take to be sure you are suitable for their agency.
I had applied with another agency in January 2005, took an online test in July 2006, interviewed September 2006, medical screening and polygraph December 2006, declined January 2007.
It was very disappointing but they encourage me to reapply next year. As you can see, it took nearly 2 years from the date of my application for them to tell me they aren’t ready to hire me, so-to-speak.
Any way, this was the TSA Process for me:
February 20, 2007– applied
February 21, 2007– took online test (consisted of identifying objects in x-ray images, English and grammar test– either you can see it or you can’t. There’s no point in “studying”. You just have to have good perception skills and identification skills.
March 27, 2007– completed background check forms
At this point, it depends on which airport you applied for to determine when they will notify you for your interview, color vision test, and fingerprinting. It’s up to the individual airport’s hiring process on when they will notify you.
April 20, 2007– Nantucket, MA emails me but I decline because it’ too expensive to live there.
November 6, 2007– My local airport emails me about my assessment (interview, fingerprinting, etc.)
November 14, 2007– I have my assessment
December 12, 2007– I have my medical screening (physical fitness evaluation, hearing test, vision test, urine drug testing)
January 2, 2009– Email saying I passed everything and I am in a hiring pool.
January 5, 2007– Tampa Airport emails me but I decline (TSA doesn’t pay relocation and I don’t have enough saved up to move)
January 10, 2007– Boston Logan calls me ut I decline (TSA doesn’t pay relocation and I don’t have enough saved up to move)
January 14, 2007– my local airport finally calls me and I have orientation in 3 weeks…
Bahama Joe
Jan 17, 2008
hmmm,passed my interview,passed the test, passed the drug test, passed the background test,but need to give more information on a few health conditions.needless to say ,my hearing was below normal,’m-60′.had a few operations back and knee,but no pain now.had a severe case of gastritis,and gastro doctor gave me xanex and nexium,felt much better in days.7 months later still on both ,1mg a day of xanex and i now have to go to a mental heath advisor,I’m not crazy just stressed when you have no idea if it’s your heart of your stomach, that causes you to be sick for a straight month.also an audio aulogist,family dr. and a cardioligist since i recieved a stent 15 months ago.guess i should just give up?i can outrun 99% of the people i would be working with not to mention @ 45. Guess the Xanex to help relieve the stress involved in being sick for over a month with no diagnosis did take it’s toll.I will surely return all the paperwork,just to get there sticking point response.? Slightly dis-enchanted but still hopefull to be given the oppurtunity.
Anonymous
Jan 18, 2008
I applied with the New Orleans TSA right before Christmas. It’s now mid January and I’m waiting on the medical people to call for my physical and drug screening. I was very optimistic and excited about this job with TSA but after reading this am now considering looking elsewhere for a new career. #238 That had to be a serious letdown to be all the way to the point of being fitted for a uniform and told your credit wasn’t good enough. It was my understanding that you wouldn’t have gotten to the medical screening part of it if you never passed the background or credit part of the process. After reading postings from people who work, or have worked, for TSA it definitely doesn’t seem like all this trouble is worth the type of job, or pay, they are offering anyway.
yapper
Jan 18, 2008
#244 if i were you remain optimistic! you’ve flown through the process awaiting a medical in a month or less, thats fast! I applied online, waited a year to test another couple months to to complete a background and assesment, and 6 weeks before taking a medical which i attend next week. It’s a game really and even after all this you’re only getting into a ready pool and the odds of getting offered a position i imagine are low??? So, feel good that your airport is processing things quickly as perhaps they have a more urgent need? good luck! Also, i’ve talked to people who really like the TSA screener job just be aware you will be screening some weird and angry people who will take out their problems on you occasionally. It’s a federaljob that in time might lead to another federal agency?
April
Jan 18, 2008
#244 Yes it was a let down at first but then I realized that going through this whole thing really isnt worth what little they pay. And BTW, they told me I had too much debt because I am paying off a school loan that I have never missed a payment on. Never defaulted on but its pretty high.
A friend of mine worked the Screener job for four years and she quit because of what she says is her co-workers were idiots.
Anonymous
Jan 18, 2008
Thank you both (#245;246) for replying! I do know that New Orleans is extremely desperate for people, especially since Hurricane Katrina. TSA often flies in other TSOs from other States during big games or events. I definitely realize how fast my process is going compared to most others, my concern is more of what people are saying about working for TSA after they are hired. #244 I do know if anyone has a large student loan, back taxes, liens, lawsuits, or there is thousands of dollars in default credit card debts they won’t hire, which is understandable for the type of position and how often tempting situations will arise. But, I’m really sorry that happened to you, especially so far into the process, keep trying if you want it (come to New Orleans, your chances will greatly improve!!! haha). Persistence usually pays off! I wish everyone who reads this the very best of luck, I do believe each situation is different, there’s so much dependent on the hiring process (location, etc.). I will post back when I hear something more or make a decision! Thanks everyone for your posts, it’s really been an eye opener!
sarterl@aol.com
Jan 18, 2008
I went threw the tsa test and I am now up to he credit check. I do have student loans out which are in deferment and have less than perfect credit what are they looking for. I ben out of work so that is why it is the way it is. That is why I am looking for employment.. Is there are score they are looking for on the credit check?
April
Jan 18, 2008
#248 They look for any debt over $5000 that you havent paid. Even if it is an old credit card from seven years ago that has been written off. After they diss you,, they send a letter and tell you how to go through the appeal process with the credit. So they do give you a chance to fix it.
Then they give you six months so they can review the appeal and then you can apply again.
To me,, not worth the hassle for what little they pay.
April
Jan 18, 2008
after reading the last few comments im worried about my husband. I believe he has credit cards they may be a lil less than $5000 but they put him into the ready pool. Does that mean they accepted his credit report? or are they going to hire him then fire him?
Anon
Jan 20, 2008
#250 They are probably waiting for an opening to hire him into so they can fire him. They do that to pay you back for wasting their time and money.
Anon
Jan 20, 2008
seriously? u think so?
Bodid
Jan 20, 2008
I know that I am not supposed to do this but there are so many people that really deserve a job and they are unfairly getting beat out of it just because of the object recognition test You can’t really study for the test, which isn’t fair. They change the pictures so you can’t remember if you take the test again, but the answer to each number is always the same. For example, they might have 5 or 6 different pictures that come up for question #7, it doesn’t matter, there is never anything in the xray. You look at 18 x-rays and you have to push yes or no as to whether you see anything. Here are the answers. 1)yes 2,3)no 4,5,6)yes 7)no 8,9)yes 10)no 11)yes 12)no 13,14)yes 15,16)no 17)yes 18)no. I hope this helps. Keep the faith
Anonymous
Jan 21, 2008
can you get a job with TSA if you have filed bankruptcy?
ANON
Jan 22, 2008
This whole process is very discouraging. It moved along quickly in the beginning, and I was told twice that I had a job offer, but then the disclaimers came in email that it was based on passing the next phase. I have recieved notice that I passed everything and was placed in the ready pool. That has been over a month ago. I have put my life on hold waiting for a call that may never come. I’m beginning to doubt there are even jobs available. Not a good sign for a good work environment.
Rosie
Jan 22, 2008
When u got the email about u passing and being put into the ready pool, there was a notice that stated that u should not quit your current job. Continue looking for a job until they do call. I have read on here of many cases of people getting into the ready pool but never get the call. So i would suggest to get another job. Don’t wait for this one. That way if they don’t call u will still have a job. My husband was about to quit his current job when he seen he passed everything and was put into the ready pool. I told him don’t! For the simple fact that many people don’t get that call. I told him that the ready pool was just letting the airport know that u qualify. Doesn’t guarantee the job. Hope this helps.
yapper
Jan 22, 2008
TSA could be a lil more informative about what to expect or what they are accomplishing in their hiring process. However, I cannot comprehend someone giving notice or considering doing so without a starting date from the TSA !!! Reality is its a “ready pool” not a job offer you enter into and therefore no gaurantees. The TSA obviously has requirements of each airport to have a certain number of applicants in the “ready pool” to adjust to homeland security requirements and be prepared for staffing issues they may come upon at any given time. Theres travelling screeners so if a airport were to get behind the 8 ball in staffing or had a group walk out they could get by for a short period of time and train from the pool. Also logic tells me you need as many in the “ready pool” as possible because when you start calling people months down the road they either decline a screener position or have moved, etc etc. Thats why alot of people in ready pool will never get an offer of a job. The airports have to keep a ready pool yet there may never be a opening for you to accept, its reality!!!!! Also, i know for a fact military preference is just that and alot of young vets apply. Its a maybe until your’re sitting in orientation for training period!!!
yapper
Jan 22, 2008
TSA requires each airport to have a “ready pool” and at a number of applicants that goes well beyond their potential need even in worse case scenarios! When you get into a ready pool its still most likely that there will never be a spot for you to accept. Therefore just because you apply for a airport does’nt mean there will ever be an opening just means your on a list or the ready pool if they have a job open and they can quickly put together training for you,good luck!!!
yapper
Jan 22, 2008
I’m just guessing but I bet that if you take all the applicants that get into a ready pool which as we all know is quite a process still less than 5% actually ever work for the TSA ! Just a guess but I bet I’m right!!!
Laura
Jan 22, 2008
Im in a ready pool its only been 2 weeks though. If im offered a position officially will they work around college student’s schedule???
Anonymous
Jan 23, 2008
I am sure the local recruiting office, which has been so courteous and helpful to me, will tell you how many positions, if any, are open at the airport you are applying with. That may give you some idea of what you’re looking at when you get put into that ready pool. You are all right though, it is SO discouraging and very difficult waiting for “that call”. My process is moving very quickly as well but that doesn’t mean much. The office I’ve been with for 10 years is closing and I have to find something soon. I really hate to start a new job and in two weeks or a month TSA calls. It’s like hanging on until the last minute, just in case, talk about stressful!
Anonymous
Jan 23, 2008
#248/sarterl@aol.com if you read this again let us know how you made out, Good luck!
yapper
Jan 23, 2008
good question, when i was in my assessment one of the screeners was talking about school with another screener but in these comments above there are quite a few comments stating they wont work around class schedule at all!!!??? doesnt really answer your question but i bet its different from airport to airport and how they manage the college issue? politics politics!!!!!
Laura
Jan 23, 2008
I just got a call from TSA today telling me when I start orientation and had to fill out all my paperwork online, so I got the job, its only been 2 weeks since my medical evaluation, that was fast, what a relief. I start orientation February 19th. Goodluck to everyone!
Anonymous
Jan 23, 2008
264 congrats. I hope mine goes fast. Had the second phase today. Waiting to get called for medical. How long did it take for you to get called for medical after phase 2? Where did you apply to?
Again congrats
Laura
Jan 24, 2008
It only took 2 weeks to be called for my medical evaluation an 2 weeks later to be called for orientation. I applied to Lehigh Valley International Airport in Allentown PA. They pay pretty good for part time too $27,652 with locality pay included. Plus full time benefits! Im just hoping they will work around my college schedule, most of my classes are in the morning but I was told they are not too leniant with things like that..Goodluck Anonymous!!!
Laura
Jan 24, 2008
I have college classes Monday through Friday and they said my orientation is on Tuesday at a time Im in class and that they would not change the date or time. Then when I tried to explain to the them that I would be in class, he hung up in my face.. I was excited but Im not so sure now..
Sand
Jan 24, 2008
Correct me if I’m wrong about fail the computer test 2 times and you’re done for this job?
Rik
Jan 24, 2008
I finished my computer test and pass. I have a question about the credit check. It says if you defualted 5,000…. what does this mean? If i owe more then 5,000 in credit or if like i neglected more then 5,000. I have a great credit score but my credit bills surpass $5,000 but i never miss payments so am i good
duke9966
Jan 25, 2008
A quick question–I have a theft conviction in my background. I have heard this is an automatic disqualifyer. Is this true. I passed everything else.
Anonymous
Jan 26, 2008
Iam going to take the exam on monday. Iam scared. I hate exams. I really want the job.can anyone tell me what to study for and whats on the exams
just_a
Jan 26, 2008
I am getting ready to start my process in TSO testing and I am taking my computer test next week. What can I expect? Any info on xray images. I heard that is the toughest part of testing.
duke9966
Jan 26, 2008
The TEST-The first part is kind of easy if you know a little bit about sentence structure, spelling and word meanings. I am a very bad speller but I still thought it was easy. Now for the second part, the X-RAY pictures. Not to scare anyone but this was very hard. They show you some items, such as a knife, wire cuters, pens and other things for 10-15 seconds. Then they show you a x-rayed bag and you have a very short time to then decide if an item is in the bag. The bag is x-rayed so all the items look blue-green. It isn’t easy and there is no way to prapare for it. Good Luck
Anonymous
Jan 28, 2008
Say #253 I don;’t know if people have caught on that you are helping out, but I do appreciate it alot. I really hope you are right…I take the test today at 9 am cst for the DFW airport. Thanks
Anonymous
Jan 28, 2008
Say everyone….I passed!!! (That’s me #274) I just took the exam at 8 am. I was supposed to take it at 9am, but I just went in and the set me up right there. Man I have to say is just be patient with the X-ray part…I swear my eyes were burning so much trying to look at those dark spots on the screen it was crazy. Just take tour time. I still an not belive it. I just took it and walked in checked my email and…BOOM there it was!!! Now what next? I applied at DFW Airport. What is my next move now?
yapper
Jan 28, 2008
well 274 just wait it out now for emails that are going to jit your inbox! you gotta fill out a online job app/info for background check and from there you wait for a call to go to a assessment at your airport tsa for fingerprinting/color blind test/interview. That may happen quickly or you might wait a long time?? Its all based on DFW screener pool demands? After the assessment you take a medical/drug test and then if you pass that they can put you into a ready pool. It may all go down within a few weeks for you or you might be waiting for months like i did. My computer test through the medical took 4.5 months and wthat tells me my airport in my area may not have all that much of a need to keep ready pool current? Some people post on here that they apply online take the comp test get an assessment and take madeical all within a few weeks so hopefully thats you? Good luck and be patient, i have had to be! I’m in a ready pool just recently and am in it for 6 months, most likely will not get a job offer but who knows? Military preference helps alot!!! I’ve talked to a few screeners and they were all vets
Laura
Jan 28, 2008
Thanks 276. I have a question though about this military peference that I am hearing about. I was a reservist for 8 years in the Marine Corps and recived and Hon. discharge. I know for a fact that i do not qualify for a vet perfernce under the terma that they are asking. I mean does my service time even count? How about having a degree? I know that I had talked with a border patrol recruiter and they said that with a degree and military service…I would pos be placed under a G7/G9 status. I know that the TSA does not go with the GS pay scale. Do you know of anyone that has been in the same situation?
yapper
Jan 29, 2008
no, dont know of anybody with your military service status and i dont think a degree is going to make a difference for a screener position but is probably a plus or possibly a requirement for other jobs up the command chain at TSA. You should call the TSA recruitment line and ask themaboutthe type of service you had and I’m sure they will tell you if yours qualifies for any additional preference or points in your assessment process. If so you’ll need to declare that at your assessment and prior to that you will need proper form filled out to give to them in order to get credit for your service.
Anonymous
Jan 29, 2008
by the way my name is not laura…I posted 274,275,277
Dee
Jan 29, 2008
Hey, 274–Laura–Congrats on passing test and good luck w/what follows. Just wondering if your x-ray answers matched #253s comments or did TSA shake things up? Thanks in advance for your reply.
yapper
Jan 29, 2008
I dont think it matters if anybody gets your name right here just that you hopefully get some information you were seeking, hehehehehehhe??????????
Anonymous
Jan 29, 2008
Hey 280…I’m a dude not a chick (#274). and thanks (just wanted to clear that up
. I really can not say if they worked or not it won’t hurt to try if you can…all I know is that I did use the answers for the “first” part, but there are more than 1 part to the xray test…so I am not really sure if they work or not. I will say this your eyes after a period of time will hurt and to be honest after awhile I just really guessed….because I had THOUGHT I was not going to pass anyway. The man upstairs was really looking down on me yesterday.
Anonymous
Jan 29, 2008
Say i just got a email from the TSA asking about my date of birth and were I was born. I wanted to know from here what is the interview all about, what do they ask.
Robert Smith
Jan 30, 2008
Hello I have a few questions and need some advice. I have begun the process for a TSA job and plan to leave a retail job after 20 years of service. Does anyone know if TSA offers full time jobs? If I start part time how long before I can get full time hours? Also what are the benefits like for full and part timers? Does anyone know if I can retire from TSA if I only work the job for 10 years or so? Do they provide raises and how often? Will this job effect getting a social security check in the future and it’s amount? Lot’s of questions but I want to make sure it’s the right move. Thanks!
Eliot Lincoln
Jan 31, 2008
I am very interested in employment with TSA. I need to know when and where you are testing in the Tampa-Bay, Florida area so I can set up an appointment. Thank you.
Wild B
Jan 31, 2008
To #266 -
If you look at the TSA job listings you will see that the starting pay of $27,652.00 is based on full time hours. You will need to divide by 2080 (40 hours times 52 weeks) to get the hourly pay amount. Then multiply by the 20 – 25 hours you may get as part-time. (Don’t forget to multiply the hourly by the location adjustment.)
To #283 -
You will have a hard time getting specifics as the first thing they do is swear you to secrecy with possible fines and jail if you disclose specifics to their hiring and interview processes.
yapper
Jan 31, 2008
#285, this is just a blog for tsa! Go to and click on the “join us” and search your area for application process, it can be a long process so be patient but you’re at a major airport so likely theres more job attrition there. Again, use the tsa site to apply
jeamos
Jan 31, 2008
Hey all! I took the computerized test yesterday, by the time I got home I had the results emailed to me…… I PASSED! All I can say is read and re-read you have plenty of time for the english part, wasn’t all that hard if you paid attention in english class, waiting on the next phase, hope it comes soon.When I applied online I got the invite to take the test a couple of days later. Good Luck All!
Anonymous
Jan 31, 2008
Does anyone know exactly what they do during the physical? I know it’s basic vitals, vision and hearing test, and a urine drug screen, but does it consist of anything else?
Anonymous
Jan 31, 2008
Hi,
Yesterday I went online to fill out my Background information…first of let me say that was the WORSE episode so far in this process. It took me 3 1/2 hours just to make sure every thing is right!!! All I can say is if you do not know your job history and credit info get it ready now BEFORE you get to that part.
Anyway, with credit info is there a certain limit that they look for in order for them to decline your application? I have about less than 4,300 in debt (from my experian report), which includes a Civil judgment of $111.00 dollars and a bank account of $247.00, and a loan that I have charged off that was 7,200 but now is down to about 3,400 (after the charge off) Would that hurt my chances?
And finally were would I find out the pay rate working at DFW in Dallas Texas?
TOPMAN
Jan 31, 2008
I need to take the medical exam next week anyone know If they make you run on the treadmill or just hit your knee with a rubber hammer.Anyone know anything about the exam. They said the process would be fast after exam.I will get a box in the mail they said dont open box why.
Rik
Jan 31, 2008
Hey i have the interview next week just curious should i wear a suite and tie or no? I know it sounds like a stupid question but is it more then just a interview if they are going to have me take the physical and all that stuff i dont think i should be wearing a suit?
yapper
Feb 01, 2008
topman- the physical is basic but thorough, dont sweat it, no killer tasks requested. Rik- dress in suit your medical is different from interview,no physical at interview, interview attire
yapper
Feb 01, 2008
topman- fedex box is drug testing kit, if you open it they cannot use supplies inside!!!!!
Anonymous
Feb 01, 2008
This is a folow up to #290.
When teh company that does the background check go’s through the information regarding my credit will they pull a credit report themselves? The reasomn why I am asking I pulled a report form Experian and I showed that I had 4 negative marks on my credit. Will the other reports show anything different? Or are they pretty much the same all around?
Laura
Feb 04, 2008
What happens after the medical appointment and drug test? Mine was Friday. Do they call you to tell you that you passed the test or what? Am I expecting a call?
TOPMAN
Feb 05, 2008
What did they do at the medical exactly.I go this week.
xxauburntigrxx
Feb 05, 2008
I go to medical tomorrow. I finally got a call. I took the original test in the beginning of november and then did the forms then they said they’d call me after the back ground check.. and i just got the call the other day. lol took over 2 and 1/2 months to do it.
Laura
Feb 05, 2008
just a basic physical, hearing, sight, blood pressure, etc… and a urine collection.
Rosie
Feb 06, 2008
After 4 weeks of being in the ready pool, my hubby got a call today to set him up for his Orientation on Mar. 3. YAY!! I hope this works out for him cuz he may be giving up a good, (not so good paying) job for it. I’ll keep ya informed how it goes. =)
Dee
Feb 06, 2008
I passed test on Monday and going for an interview on Friday here on Maui. Can anyone let me know what kind of questions they asked at your interview? Anything will help. Thank you in advance for your help.
Dee
Feb 06, 2008
I am going for an interview on Friday. Can anyone tell me what questions they will ask. Anything can help. Thanks.
Anonymous
Feb 06, 2008
Im sorry but i wasn’t the one at the interview so i couldn’t tell you what they ask. =( hopefully someone here can answer your questions though =)
Anonymous
Feb 06, 2008
What happens after the drug test? Do they call you or do you get something in the mail? Should I call CHS?
JustMe
Feb 07, 2008
Whats CHS?
yapper
Feb 08, 2008
#305 CHS is a vocational medical company that handles the medical portion of the hiring process. They’re subcontractors that carry out drug tests, physicals, etc etc for companies and organizations. CHS then contracts with a medical facility in your area to carry out the physicals/drug tests, etc. Not affliated with the TSA just contracted to carry out medicals
topman
Feb 08, 2008
Had physical today doc hit my knee with a hammer told me to raise my arm up and said u passed.whats next.
Digdoug
Feb 10, 2008
Can anyone tell me how look it takes for the background to be completed? It’s going on 2 weeks.
Anonymous
Feb 12, 2008
#308 For me, each step took two weeks (actually to the day of two weeks). I think it depends on the area you are in and how overloaded they are with applicants or if they presently have positions open.
JustMe
Feb 12, 2008
I recieved a fedex package today, which I was told not to open, but is it the box (fedex box) that they dont want you to open, or is it the package inside the fedex box?
Digdoug
Feb 12, 2008
Thanks #309…I got the message by email yesterday about the assesment test I take it next Fri (Feb 22). Now after this what happens? Would it be correct to say that if I recieved the email about the asesment that my credit/background info waqs good to go?
topman
Feb 12, 2008
#310 I took the whole Fedex box in and let them open it.
Anonymous
Feb 12, 2008
#312 Thanks, do you know what they check for, I even heard they look for alcohol use, I drink wine almost on a daily basis with dinner, etc., would that be taken into consideration?
SSR
Feb 12, 2008
I took the computer test today. (Failed) She told me 3 minutes after I finished the test. She also said 60% of people fail the first time. I just could not see the things in the X-Ray.
topman
Feb 12, 2008
313 They would not tell me what they are looking for sorry.
JustMe
Feb 12, 2008
Is it a blood draw, or just urinalysis?
Newtothis
Feb 13, 2008
How computer savey to you need to be to take the computerized test? Can someone please outline what is involved?
DigDoug
Feb 14, 2008
#317,
If you can understand and comprehend english by reading a paragraph…the first part will be a breeze. However the second part you really cannot study for. Again you just sit in front of a computer and folow along with what it asks you.
ME
Feb 14, 2008
#317 I heard up to 70% flunk there first time so dont get discouraged you can try again.
iris
Feb 14, 2008
i took the computerized test and passed it. i just got scheduled for an assessment apointment. the dress is business casual. is this going to be an interview? or is it just going to be a medical, drug, and eye exam?
DigDoug
Feb 14, 2008
Say Iris,
I am just like you. I am applying to DFW in Dallas Texas, and I wanted to know how many more “phases” are there? Since DFW is pretyy large and I know they are trying to hire people like crazy here…(in the news papeers and so far 2 job fairs this week) will they do everything all at once…interview, color test, fingerprint and physical and drug screen all on the same day?
ME
Feb 14, 2008
Its a long process I hear it can take anywhere from 3 months to a year.
totooocute
Feb 14, 2008
Hey DigDoug, If you have passed the first test then the next step will be for you to go to the assessment which will include an interview,color test,and filling out more forms. Then after that usually a couple of weeks if your background comes out okay, they will call you to setup the medical. Then about two weeks after that if you pass then you will be setup for orientation. I just got done with my first two weeks of training and I know that another group of 25 start training on Monday at DFW. Hope that helps.
MR ED
Feb 14, 2008
#323 how do you like it so far.
MR ED
Feb 14, 2008
#323 how do you like the job so far.Anyone quit.
Totooocute
Feb 14, 2008
I really like it but I never thought that it was going to be this hard. I always thought that people who worked this job were not very bright but I was very very wrong. If you think the first image test is hard that is not the only one that you are going to be taking. You get one week of classroom instruction and then 2 written test and another image test. If you fail the image test you are then done. I had one person in my class no longer in the program. It is hard don’t be thinking that this process is easy.
DigDoug
Feb 15, 2008
Totooocute,
Thanks for the info. I have a question though because it still is confusing, now how many background checks do they do for this job? I took the test on Jan. 28th THEN 2 days later I went through the process of going online for some company to fill out all this info about my credit and work history.
Am I to take it that they checked what I submitted and now with this “assesment phase” I will need to go back and do a “criminal background check”. Also maybe you can help me out on this to. When i submitted my credit info I pulled and “Experian” report and put down “Everything” that I owed in debt…but what about the other Credit reports? What if tey have something on it that the Experian report does not have…I don’t want to be called a liar or anything but I did put down everything that I saw on Experian not the others.
Totooocute
Feb 15, 2008
DigDoug, the form that you filled out most likely will be returned to you due to some kind of error. Almost everyone in my class had it returned for a correction. I didn’t get my back for a correction until almost a month after I had filled it out and was set up for orientation. What the credit report is looking for is student loans not repaid and things like that. From what I understand, they do a mini check and if that passes, then you are clear to start the real process and while you are in the airport getting trained they do the big investigation. It is okay to owe people but not to owe and not be paying. To be honest, this part that you are going through right now is so easy compared to what is to come for you if you make it to orientation.
DigDoug
Feb 15, 2008
Totooocute,
Man, I just can not belive it could alsmost be mid spring or early summer till I hear something back from these people. by the way waht is the TOTAL amount of pay at DFW (including locality).
Totooocute
Feb 15, 2008
Fulltime split shift is 29K right now. DFW is hiring quick but it usually takes atleast two weeks inbetween the next phase.
DigDoug
Feb 15, 2008
Totooocute,
I guess we must be under different jobs discriptions. Because from what I was told if I got hired I would be a part timer not full time…(even though I would take fulltime).
Say any advice on the asseement…I take it next Fri.?
Donnie
Feb 15, 2008
I am taking the screener test tomorrow at 9am .
I have a question for anyone who can answer it. What the hell is locality pay?
JustMe
Feb 15, 2008
Locality pay is based on cost of living per city, each city has a percentage that they pay over your base pay, to help compensate, so say base pay is 25k a year, and your locality is 10%, you’ll make 2,500 more a year, so 27,500 total
Totooocute
Feb 15, 2008
Digdoug- the pay rate is $13.90 an hour. They must be only hiring for part time right now then. The assessment is easy. Just listen to their instructions. The interview is they ask questions and write your answers down. Don’t sweat it…it is actually the easiest part of the whole thing.
DigDoug
Feb 16, 2008
Totooocute,
Thank-you…right now my mond is racing a thousand miles a minute with my unemployment benifits running out next week and almost feeling like I am being jerked around and around for this possible posistion for so long. I just hope it will all be worth it.
yapper
Feb 16, 2008
digdoug- dude, i hope you get a position, i really do, but don’t hold your breath!!! The process is slow and absolutely no gaurantees even if everything you’ve gone through checks out with tsa. It really depends on what airport you want to work at and its immediate needs. good luck, look for another job before benefits run out and absolutely dont count on this tsa position coming through!!!
Digdoug
Feb 16, 2008
Yapper…thanks.
MR ED
Feb 16, 2008
I wonder what percent take there physical and dont get hired if they pass.It cost money for tax payers take pay for these physicals and back round checks.I would say if you take the physical and pass you’ll get hired.
Digdoug |
Feb 16, 2008
MR ED,
just reading over your comment, and i would have to agree 1000%. It would even seem odd for a person in my case to get to an “assement” and not get hired, even though I would still go through the interview and all. This past week here in Dallas I had a chance to talk to a recruiter and basically form what “SHE” said if a person passes the 1st test (based upon not having anything bad come up) your in.
Now like I said that is just based on what ever comes up or not from a background check and all. I have never in my life ever had a job that I applied for in Oct 07 take this long…it took me 90 days from the time I signed up and was shipped of to Parris Island SC. for Marine Coprs Boot Camp. And I would think that is a little more extreme than this…what do you think?
Donnie
Feb 16, 2008
Well I just did the test. I went in at 9am and was out by 9:45. It was not difficult at all. The english portion was a breeze. And for the xrays I just kept thinking this is just like wheres waldo…hahaha
I came home and already had the results in the email.
“Congratulations, you have passed the computerized test for the 1802-Transportation Security Officer (TSO) (Screener) – position with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA). These test results are valid for twenty-four months from the date of your test. You will be notified in the future regarding the next steps in the evaluation process. ”
Anyone who is planing on taking it dont stress out about it. Its not bad at all. Good luck to everyone.
MR ED
Feb 16, 2008
How long do you have to wait to see if you passed the physical?.Do they contact you by phone?.
yapper
Feb 16, 2008
I don’t mean to disagree just for the sake of it but just because the tsa pays for a physical and background check and interviews you does’nt mean your assured a job!!! This is a federal agency run by homeland security which is having huge issues with wasting money and nobody being held accountable. There are peopleemployed by tsa just to handle local recruitment so thats how they continue working, tests, assessments, background checks, medicals, they dont care one bit who gets hired or doesnt get hired. Granted, getting through the process passing the criteria surely increases your chances i must agree but tsa and local tsa offices have to maintain a certain number of hireable people on a list in a ready pool, so after 6 months your no longer in the pool and have to reapply. In other words the TSA has money to spend and they also must be equal opportunity so no way is government expense for medicals and background checks assuring you a job, no way!!! However, i still hope you get a position, good luck but dont count on it, its a big game!!!
Sam
Feb 17, 2008
Are there any practice tests online?
MR ED
Feb 17, 2008
Someone gave a website on an earlier post.
BOB from tampa
Feb 17, 2008
you just have to search the internet there are many sites that can help you with your test.#343
notnek llewop
Feb 18, 2008
I have passed all my tests and am waiting for a call from the airport. I got the confirmation email like three weeks ago. does any body know how long it takes for them to contact you. I live in the new orleans area.
Anonymous
Feb 18, 2008
It can take MONTHS. From what I have read on here it sounds like trying to get this CRAPY job is not worth ones time. I too have passed everything so far, but it has taken MANY, MANY months, and for what ? A low paying job where everyone hates you. Sounds like fun, NOT !!
RIC
Feb 19, 2008
I Passd The interview 2 thursdays ago they told me they would get back to me on the credit check in about a week if all went well. its been about 11 days should i be woried or do they usualy take longer then they say
yapper
Feb 19, 2008
ric- i’ve learned through my process that you have no clue any time lines in relation to advancing through the process.An interviewer may have said something in a interview as to the next step but sit back and relax and forget about it for awhile. It could be several weeks before you here from them or today!!! No rhyme or reason to it??? Keep in mind all this process is to get you into a ready pool in which you could sit for months without a word and eventually never be offered a position.
anonymous
Feb 19, 2008
Is there anyone from the Reno,NV area with any idea of how quickly TSA’s hiring here?
MR ED
Feb 19, 2008
#346 notnek llewop – all what tests? You’ve heard back from the medical assessment? I’m in New Orleans too probably going through the same process as you!
Donnie
Feb 19, 2008
So from what I am reading, TSA seems really quick to get you in the pool, but then they stall. Is this correct?
I took the computer test Saturday, and today I have gotten There contingent offer or whatever you call it.
Anonymous
Feb 19, 2008
LOL, Not to get anyone angry or piss anyone off but I just have to laugh at how excited some of you are. The TSA is SO SO SO SO SLOW and even when they give you that BULL-SHIT contingent offer MOST never get a job. You go in some POOL off in outer-space and then MOST never hear from the TSA again. Sorry to burst any hopes but most of the things the TSA does is just polotics so they can say they are looking for new screaners. The TSA has lots of $$$$$ so they must use it or lose it. GO SEE POST #342, YAPPER, he is dead on.
Donnie
Feb 19, 2008
I myself am not counting on it. I have a full time job, but wanted something part time to get some additional cash to fund a business.
If it happens cool, if not I cant say I care all that much.
Donnie
Feb 20, 2008
Hmmm this might be as far as I go…lol This SF86 form will be a fun one. I cant think of what I was doing 3 years ago, but less 10. I cant even think of where I was working that long ago.
Anonymous
Feb 21, 2008
The TSA is SO FUCKED UP. I got the call today to go in for my physical, drug test and the rest of the medical stuff. Then tonight I check my e-mail and it says I didn’t pass the fucking back groung investigation. What the FUCK. Why would they tell me to come in for the medical shit if I didn’t pass the other crap. This has SO pissed me off how they just screw with you. What a waist of my time. This happen to anyone else ?
yapper
Feb 22, 2008
anonymous, i totally had the same thing happen 2 days before my medical. They called me and cancelled stating it was an unspecified issue with my background check. I was also a lil pissed and i just forgot about the tsa. Then 1 month later i get a call from tsa to reschedule my medical asap!!! Wait it out the same thing will probably happen to you. Thats a few months ago now and i passed the medical/drug screen and am in a “ready pool” probably will never get offered a job but thats what happened to me. ?????? no explanation as to why i what the problem was but i did’nt ask, just went to the medical!!!
Anonymous
Feb 22, 2008
I’m still very PISSED-OFF. If this is how our GOV. works then GOD HELP US ALL !!!!!!
yapper
Feb 22, 2008
anonymous, ya be pissed off, you should be! the whole process is ridiculous really! Expect nothing and hope for the best! Supposedly you will get a letter telling you the issue or issues on background check and they do have a appeal process. These jobs start part time and average about 14 bucks an hour so you gotta question how badly you want it? Let them come to you i guess! good luck anyways
Anonymous
Feb 22, 2008
GEE HOW FUCKED UP IS THE TSA. I was a police offier for 16 years. Had training with the FBI and ATF. Trained in many areas of security and deffense. I went through all the bull-shit and passed. They tell me to come in and get the medical stuff done. But now after all this they decide that I didn’t pass a part of the background, WHAT THE FUCK !! Not to say I should get this job over anyone else, BUT DAMN, I have more training and exp. in this field than most. If they don’t want me then screw it, but then you have to wonder what the HELL are they looking for. Well i’m done with them. Just me ranting, GOOD LUCK to the rest of you, BUT maybe you should reconsider wasting a lot of time. AGAIN, GOOD LUCK.
Donnie
Feb 22, 2008
wow that is pretty messed up
Digdoug
Feb 24, 2008
Yapper,
You mean to tell me that after going thorough all is process and being told that you FAILED your background information, they called you BACK for a job? Are you working for the TSA now?
And why is it that it will be over a month (Mar. 1st) that I did my online background check and they STILL have not did a thing? How can they move you through the process (the assemnet), before your background check comes through?
My situation is that I am a 8 year vet from the United States Marine Corps (reserve) with an Honarable discharage. But because (from their point of view), I never went ACTIVE DUTY, I do not get ANY type of credit….none at all. What do they consider going to Boot Camp…a vacation, or the 2 weeks a year ALL Reservist have to do? Or the 2x’s I went over seas to Europe for not 1, not 2 but 3 weeks each? Man this country is really fucked up. “thanks for being your country’s slave…but we can’t do nothin for ya now man!!”
Anonymous
Feb 24, 2008
Digdoug–FIRST I WANT TO THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY. You are sooooo correct. This country is very FUCKED up. The TSA is made up of a bunch of retards who don’t give a fuck who gets a job. I say to ALL, DON’T WAIST YOUR TIME !!!!
yapper
Feb 25, 2008
digdoug, i’m in a “ready pool” meaning i’m finally eligible to be hired.i was told i failed my background check so the process was over for me prior to my medical then a month later they called me to take medical and i passed and got put into the ready pool so i’m not sure what happened but ya its a bunch of beauracracy bs i agree! i don’t really expect to get called but if i do i will consider it i imagine? the process is a bit much and unpredictable or lacks common sense i agree but i still think this is the greatest country in the world, not perfect but still the best! i know you love your country man so dont let the TSA make you think this country is fucked up.i know you didnt say you hated the usa but are pissed at this process.Getting a government job has always been a bitch and always will!!!
Digdoug
Feb 25, 2008
Thanks…363, and yapper
Digdoug
Feb 25, 2008
Say yapper,
I got a question to ask, you said that you were able to get into the ready pool from an appeal? what if I go through the process and they say that I did no add all my credit information and I am over the limit of 5k on default….BUT when i pulled 1 credit report that I saw, I entered what was there…in other words all the credit reports DID NOT REPORT THE SAME INFORMATION….would that be a cause for a appeal?
yapper
Feb 25, 2008
digdoug, this is yapper! no i did’nt win an appeal, i was never given a chance to appeal which when tsa disqualifies you fromthe process they are supposed to in a written letter tell you why you were disqualified and if that reason is wrong or a mistake thre is a appeal process. The letter after they disqualify you from process is supposed to arrive at your door within 6 weeks from the date you found out they are disqualifying you. I was supposed to get a letter like that telling me the reason why i would’nt be advancing in the hiring process but about 4 weeks after the disqualifying i got a tsa phone call to schedule a medical right away. Soi did’nt ask questions as to why i was disqualified a month earlier, just scheduled the medical and a few weeks later wound up in the ready pool. I dont know why my first medical was cancelled? I was two days away from taking it and had my fedex box delivered to me and had to return it, i was pissed but forgot about it and like i said a month later they called and rescheduled and now i’m through the process so i just went with it. If your problem is a credit check i would absolutely appeal, do it digdoug!!!!!!!
Digdoug
Feb 25, 2008
I mean my whole thing is I do not want to be seen a a liar. I have the Experian credit report that I printed out the day I did the background check (Jan 30th). But I realized that one item was not on it. I just put down what I saw. Were do they get their info from? Transunion? Equaifax?
Donnie
Feb 25, 2008
The might pull all 3 reports. I have 2 of my 3 reports locked. In theory this should force them to pull the one thats not locked, but we will see.
Digdoug
Feb 25, 2008
I just looked at my Equifax report…it has it that I have 2 negative items on it, but my Experian has 4. I can’t for right now pull up my transunion…something is wrong with the site.
RIC
Feb 26, 2008
Digdoug I wouldn’t sweat so much about what you put down on that form as far as your credit goes. I didn’t put anything. I just put a note that said I was not sure of all my creditors nor how much I owed and left it at that. I had quite a few bad things on my credit (cards not paid and turned over to collections/attorneys) and I still passed that part. I think they are looking for student loans that are not paid, unpaid child support obligations, lawsuits or major things that would cause judgments against you. (It says anything over $5,000 but honestly I think it depends on what it is.)
Digdoug
Feb 26, 2008
Thanks for the info…now how long does it take for them to contact you? I had my assement yesterday.
RIC
Feb 26, 2008
Digdoug, For me it’s been two weeks for every process before they contacted me. The medical took a little longer (an extra week) because they put me on “hold for further evaluation”. But it all went through with no problem after sending them some medical records. I have less than perfect credit too, I honestly don’t think they are looking for simple credit card debt, what American doesn’t have that? I’d wait about a week and call the recruitment number they gave you (the toll free number) and ask them for the status, they are always so polite and willing to help!
Digdoug
Feb 26, 2008
Thanks again…I’ll try back around the 3rd or 4th next week.
Sara
Feb 27, 2008
I got an email to invite me to take the computerized test. I already scheduled it…. In a week i will take the test. If I pass what will be the next step? Drug test?
Sara
Feb 27, 2008
If you pass, the next step will be to wait.
Sara
Feb 27, 2008
What would be the best attire for this?
Tony
Feb 27, 2008
I applied for the job in another city and state because I want to relocate… Would I have to travel to that city for the computerized test, or can I take it in the city I am in? Also does anyone know of any sites where you can take practice tests for the computerized tests? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
yapper
Feb 27, 2008
sara, pass the computerized and you’ll get invited to an assessment which is a interview, fingerprinting,color test,and filling out some background info. Between the computerized and assessment mentioned above you will fill out some lenghty online background check/application information. After the assessment and all is looking good you will be invited to a medical which is a physical and drug testing situation. After you pass all that you will make it into a ready pool which makes you eligible to be hired but does’nt gaurantee you a job. You will be in the ready pool for 6 months. This whole application process varies in amount of calendar time for people to get through. It depends on the airports needs as far as a ready pool list goes. All airports have to maintain a ready pool it does’nt mean they are hiring!!! It can take 6 months to get through the process and as lil as 3 weeks i’ve heard and theres no predicting it!!!??? Just be patient and check your email regularly.It seems to be the major hub airports like JFK,Denver, etc major cities processmore applicants because their need is alot higher to maintain a ready pool and naturally their attririon rate is going to be higher.good luck and be patient!!! everybody has a different experience in the process, some easy as pie and some fight it and give up!!!
Alex
Feb 27, 2008
Is there any type of practice test for the computerized object recognition test? Thank You
Gyro
Feb 27, 2008
Any one from Las Vegas (McCarran) that has applied for a TSO screener position?
yapper
Feb 28, 2008
I HEAR THE CHANCES OF GETTING A SCREENER JOB IN LAS VEGAS IS A REAL ROLL OF THE DICE, GOOD LUCK,HEHEHEHE!!!!!!!I COULD’NT RESIST!!!
Anonymous
Feb 29, 2008
ATTENTION TO ALL ! Do not waist your time with trying to get this job! It’s ALL political BULL-SHIT. It’s the TSA waisting your money to get you in a pool that only 1%-5% ever get a job. Unless you like waisting a year of your life I would run away from this NON-JOB as fast as you can. Do youself a favor, you will just be VERY PISSED off in the end for waisting your time.
Diana
Mar 03, 2008
I live in GA and have read the posts and my experience is this:
I applied in Mid December.
I took the test and passed in early January, I think the failure rate is high like 80% or so. It is basic English and a x-ray test(DO NOT SECOND GUESS YOURSELF IF IT IS NOT THERE IT SIMPLY IS NOT THERE.)
I did my interview and color recognition test that same day, they just want to know if you are color blind or not.(1 in 4 of men are)
I filled out a million things of paperwork and my history going back ten years. If you are young like I am there is a hang up in the system, I had to tell it I was “unemployed” from my birth till I got my first job and left them a note at the bottom of the screen where they allow you to.
They did a background check and credit check which I think is to simply look at your debt because my credit score is lower than national average.
I did my physical and drug test mid January, that was a urine test, read the letters vision test, a beeping hearing test, a feeling test which is where they poke you softly with a needle(barely touches your skin) and ask you where they are touching and lastly they make you stretch to check your mobility.
I had to redo an evaluation because of a car wreck which slowed down the process by two weeks, they want to make sure you are strong enough for the job.
I got on the “hire able” list, notified by email they love emailing vs calling. The only thing I was called for was my job offer.
It is now early March and I start orientation mid March.
While the process is lengthy and offers very little communication, which keeps you guessing, but if you pass all the steps and they are hiring you will get an answer eventually. THEY HAVE TO BE HIRING FOR YOU TO EVEN HAVE A HOPE TO GET A JOB.
I am a white female in the age range of 18-25.
One question I had that kinda deterred me a bit is about uniforms cost and such. They issue you enough for three days with socks minus your shoes(lol) and it is free, but you have to return them if you leave.
I am extremely excited, I come from a military family, engaged to my love who is deployed now, but do not want to enlist for personal reasons and this is perfect.
If you want this job just know a bit about the military, a respect thing, and are very serious just apply. Hope this helps
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Diana
Mar 03, 2008
Oh yeah and they did fingerprinting, which is annoying if you have short fingers like me and a few other security things which were no big deal.
Diana
Mar 03, 2008
I probably will not check this for questions my email is realbbwsav@gmail.com if you have any questions.
If reference to the credit check thing. My credit score is very! low and I have less than 5k in debt and about 14k in deferred student loans.
yapper
Mar 03, 2008
well, ive posted alot of comments on my process and never thought i would actually get a job offer as it has been 18 months since i applied online. my computerized test was almost 7 months ago and it took that long to get through all the other online paperwork, assessment/interview,medical to get into the “ready pool” which to be honest with you i felt was probably where it would end for me but after a few days on the “ready pool” i got the call and start orientation in 2 weeks, put my current job 2 weeks notice in today, and man did that feel good!!!!! finally a job where i’m not under equipment on my knees on concrete up to my ears in grease and dirt. I hope it all works out for me time will tell, but now i can post here that it is possible to land the job, just be patient and stay on top of email communications from tsa in order to stay in the loop,good luck all!!!!!!!!!
anonymous
Mar 03, 2008
Yapper, congratulations and best wishes to you. Your posts have been very encouraging. Despite the annoyance you had you kept your chin up and stayed level headed. I have my medical next week, the process began with me applying Jan 29 and computer test Feb.1 so things seem to be moving quickly for me. Again, I’m really happy for you and hope all goes well.
FJP
Mar 03, 2008
I took the test on 2/29 and failed. the vocabulary test and reading comprehension test was easy but I could not see the blasted objects on the xray test. I thought I had good perceptual skills but I felt like an idiot after that test. Good luck to people taking it in the future and congrats to those who have passed! My hat is off to you!
yapper
Mar 04, 2008
Also its obvious people commenting here get tired of it or give up on process or if they get a job with tsa they never post afterwards? I think i will do a follow up comment as training gets underway in a couple weeks to share my opinion of the whole thing, i have little idea of what i’m getting myself into outside of the obvious screener tasks and look forward to finding out how stressful the training and job really are, if they are?
Daimon
Mar 04, 2008
Hello everyone.
I took the test this morning in Chicago. The reading comprehension part of the test is relatively easy and it can be compared to the tests you took in 8th grade and high school. The really interesting part of the test is when they ask you to identify things on the X-ray machine. They ask you to identify pens, shoes, knives, kitchen utensils, and cell phones. Here’s a link to an online msnbc x-ray test that will help you out.
Good luck everyone!
Click here to take the msnbc x-ray test.
Donnie
Mar 04, 2008
Whats the normal time frame after you complete the SF86 online that you will be contacted? I did it about 2 weeks ago.
Diana
Mar 05, 2008
If you have read any of these posts everything takes two weeks almost to the day. Check your email but CHS should call soon, if not call TSA and ask, no harm in asking. I do not have the number handy…sorry.
Diana
Mar 05, 2008
Has anyone been through orientation? I printed off a small book of information but I am clueless as to what will actually happen. I know it is done by Lockheed Martin…ugh I hate being nervous.
Totooocute
Mar 05, 2008
Diana The orientation that I just completed was done at my airport by TSA Training Department. I am taking my final test today and all my on the job training was done by TSA staff at my airport. Lockheed Martin does the PSE tests for recertifications each year for current TSA screeners. Orientation is 5 days of classroom training and then an x-ray images test and if you pass then on the job training for 68 hours and then a final xray image test. Hope that helps
Digdoug
Mar 05, 2008
Totooocute,
I have a question that I wanted to ask you. You said that you are now working at DFW…is that correct? Not Lovefield in Dallas? The reason why I am asking I am now in the process of waiting for my medical, and last Fri. I got an email form the TSA that they were now hiring (Full Time Split) at Love Field.
Now, I checked on usajobs.gov for this area and noticed that the TSA is still offering people to sign up for the test this whole month…(the reason why I bring this up is because when I was taking the assesment I heard them call people up asking them to come in on different days this month.
My question is why are they taking so long with this process and are still hiring people…if the people who applied last year are still waiting? It really does not make any sense at all.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2008
Digdoug–Why are they still testing you ask. Hate to tell you this, but they don’t give a shit about you or anyone else who realy wants this job. All they care about is spending your tax money to keep some damn ready full of people who 95% will never get called for a job. The TSA has huge $$$$$$ and must show they are spending it on anything. Don’t waist your time with this job.
Donnie
Mar 05, 2008
I just called the TSA regarding what I posted earlier. It appears my next step is to wait for the airport to call me. The woman on the phone says there is no real time frame as to when they may call you.
So I guess they could call tomorrow, or sometime in 2020
Totooocute
Mar 05, 2008
Digdoug- Yes, I am now a full certified screener for TSA at DFW because I passed my final exam today. I don’t know why they do what they do except that females are in need. There are not enough females right now at DFW and the turn over rate is very high among the screening profession. It is a long process but I feel it was worth it. I didn’t get a very good split shift but maybe something better will come along very soon.
DigDoug
Mar 05, 2008
Totooocute,
con-grats…
yapper
Mar 05, 2008
totoocute, i’m starting orientation in about 10 days and am curious as to how stressful do you consider the training? is it pretty straight forward or is it intended to weed out a few? did everyone pass your orientation or were there people being let go? just curious as to what to expect? congrats to you on the certification totoocute!!!
yapper
Mar 05, 2008
tootocute, another ? please, i’ll probably find this out in a few days but just curious what the dress code was in the orientation week in the classroom? obviously they get the uniforms for the second week but its not interview attire is it for the first week? Also, have you gathered why the attrition rate for screener job is so high? Is it firing, split shifts, or passengers treating screeners like shit, or a combination??? curious in your opinion
Totooocute
Mar 06, 2008
Yapper- I felt training was stressful due to the fact that the SOP (standard operating procedure) books are not allowed to be taken home to study. We had to write all the notes by hand and they gave us some handouts wit some procedures outlined on them. The material can seem to become boring but we did have 2 written test over the material. Our first day of orientation was at the TSA office and that day we got a shirt, a tie. It was like a garage sale because these were clothes that we used and turned in. Some people got a coat but they were in limited supply. The first day they measured us for our new clothes but they don’t come in for 3 weeks. But during classroom training we were expected to were TSA shirt,tie and black or blue pants,black socks,black leather shoes. You wear the whole outfit minus one factor and that is how people know you are new….Shoulder boards that say TSA with one stripe. Okay back to the classroom….like I said you have a lot of info thrown at you and then you will practice xray images because you have another test on those that you must pass in order to do on the job training. I had one person fail that test and they escort you out the airport immediately and say thanks for trying. Once you pass the three test….you get your government airport picture badge and start your OJT. You have to do atleast 68 hours but it seems to take longer because you have to do so many of the the different the tasks so many times. For instance….you have to do 40- 30 minute sessions of xray time. After you finish all the tasks your monitor signs off that you have completed OJT and you are off to the final xray exam. IT IS HARD!!!! In my class of 14, everyone failed except for myself. All my classmates have to now do one more week training on the checkpoint and retake the test next week. I think that you get three chances on the final exam.
Now on to why turnover…..It is not the passengers. I was really surprised at how nice they are. I did my training on a checkpoint that was mostly business travelers and they knew the drill so it was busy busy busy but not a lot of ignorence. I would say that it is the way the government treats their own employees. I have heard a lot of stories about asking for time off and being denied. Of course, you will have supervisors that you don’t like working for. I am going to be starting my new checkpoint tomorrow which is in the international terminal so I will have to see how this is going to go. I will probably have more to say after the weekend. I have the worst shift….10-2 and 5-9 Thurs thru Monday. So we will see how that goes also.
If you have any other questions, I will try to answer.
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2008
Split shifts, 10-2 and 5-9. What a load of crapy-crap-crap. LOL, that job SUCKS !!!
yapper
Mar 06, 2008
totooocute, thankyou so much! that is great detailed info you gave me and to anyone else reading the blog. i suspected its probably fairly stressful to prepare or overload trainees not to take job lightly and to get serious about catching on to the whole process. i appreciate the response you gave as it just gives me a lil insight going into it and thats always nice. the split shift is not all that surprising, but nice to hear what someones shift is, ya maybe you will get a better continuous shift after you have been there awhile? well, thanks again and i will post as to my progress as well!!!
Daimon
Mar 06, 2008
I have two questions for those who have been through the process.
Do you get paid during training and if you do, how much is the pay in training?
Do they give everyone that split-shift?
DigDoug
Mar 07, 2008
Listen for all those who are still in a holding pattern (like myself) and for those who have a job but my not know anything about it…because Mgrs. will never tell you…JOIN THE UNION!!!!
From doing a seach on Google the TSA does have a union and I would advise people to look into it…if all goes well with me I sure will!!!
yapper
Mar 07, 2008
digdoug, if theres a union and you indicated there is i would join it too! did ya google tsa union? i didnt see anything?
DigDoug
Mar 07, 2008
The union name is AFGE. When you go thru the tabs there is a section that deals with the TSA and info about how to join.
Diana
Mar 08, 2008
totoocute,
Do you have to learn codes in training? Such as ASAP=as soon as possible Also could you stay after “class” to study?
yapper
Mar 08, 2008
totoocute, what a stupid ? from diana, save yourself from the abuse of this post board!!! can you stay after class to study? it’s not high school!!! i should’nt be rude but my god i just could’nt pass it up and such a question would lead me to believe they may not be ready for the tsa, whatever???
Totooocute
Mar 08, 2008
Diana- No, you don’t stay after class….it is kind of a thing you either get it or not. The only thing I practice extra on was xray!!!!!!!!! Every enforcement agency has codes….so yes you have to learn them. Maybe you are not ready to be in TSA.
DigDoug
Mar 08, 2008
Diana,
Don’t be discouraged form what you have read. I feel like this…I wish people would stop trying to interject themselves in someones elses life. I can understand exactly what you are saying…this job as well as anyoter job is not set in stone. So if you want to ask someone if they would not mind to go over notes and if not forget them…
Anyway I would tell you like I am doing…practice the xray exam. Go to Google and type this in (msnbc x-ray test) it should be the 1st or the 2nd website. Good Luck.
yapper
Mar 08, 2008
totoocute, again i know what i said wasa bit rude, not typically in my nature and i asked ya some questions to so digdoug is right i should just shut up it just struck me funny, i’m no brilliant person but to ask if you can stay after class seems to me its going to be a lil to stressful. ok, i’ll watch my tone here,hehe! sorry diana
Diana
Mar 08, 2008
For some reason my question seemed remedial to you. I have been through training like this before and we were allowed to stay as long as we wanted after the alloted time for class. Perhaps if I put “class” you would have been less rude. I can not help but wonder why you must attack me after I asked a simple valid question…that seems a lot like high school. I am not worried about the x-ray test, that is not a thing you can learn and I have passed the msnbc thing so many times it is boring. I am worried about the paper tests. I expressed my worry, I could care less about your personal feelings on my questions.
TSA=IDIOTS
Mar 08, 2008
MY GOD, not to put anyone down, but I can’t believe some of the people that have been chosen by the TSA to become airport screeners. I was a Police Officer for 16 years. I trained with my states Crime Lab, FBI and ATF. I passed ALL the tests and interviews. I was told to come in for the medical exam BUT at the last second I was sent an e-mail that said I didn’t pass my background. WHAT THE FUCK ?? Well screw the TSA, but DAMN. I get turned down, someone who was highly qualified but then they take some people who couldn’t find a gun inside a box full of guns. It makes me wonder if I want to fly knowing who is screening for guns and bombs.
yapper
Mar 08, 2008
diana, thats why i appologized before you responded, i truly am sorry for attacking you, good luck
yapper
Mar 08, 2008
tsa=idiots, dude, the exact same thing happened to me 2 days before my medical thats happening to you!!! I questioned it myself said forget the tsa and several weeks later i got a urgent call to reschedule the medical and am now hired on with tsa???? never did figure out what was the issue and didnt want to ask but hang in there because it happened to me. The tsa is supposed to send you a letter declaring why you were rejected but my medical was rescheduled prior to me getting that document??? nobody at tsa line can tell you anything just that you were rejected and that a letter of explanation will come in several weeks. Be patient
Totooocute
Mar 09, 2008
Diana- The xray test that you have been practicing is nothing like you are about to encounter. In those bags you only have at the most 4 or 5 items and none of them are really hidden. I am telling you that the xray test that you are going to be taken are very,very hard. If you think about the average passenger they just don’t have a bottle of pills, a pen, a sheet of paper and some coins in there laptop bag or in their carry on suitcase it isn’t just clothes. I passed my last xray mastery test on the first try but yesterday a lady came to the checkpoint and said that she just passed her last test but it took her 3 times. Most of the people in my training class failed it the first time also. Please do not put so much effort on the 2 multiple choice test but instead you will need to focus on the xray. It is not easy. I will try to help you as much as you need. I am not a rude person but trust me on how hard the xray is.
Mmachris
Nov 18, 2009
Does anybody know how long it takes for the credit check? I passed the computerized text last week, and just wondering how long it’s gonna take for them to contact me.
John Abraham
Nov 25, 2009
I am scheduled to go in for an interview for the TSA job. Please let me know if it is a one on one interview, and what questions I can expect. Also, for how long would the interview last?
john
Dec 04, 2009
How far back does TSA go with the credit check. I have two bankrupcies with the last one 4 years ago. Currently I own a house an car payment an a few credit cards of which I have not been late on any payment since the last bankruptcy.
Faalagilagi O'Brien
Dec 04, 2009
Hi my name is Faalagilagi O’Brien, and I have searched on the Internet for online application for TSA, and I just couldn’t get through or maybe I just didn’t find the correct one. Anyway, if anyone can help me apply, I also have a profile and didnt get any reply from them. Im interested in a position for the TSA located in American Samoa, so if you kindly help me, or send me some information to my mailbox I would apreciate it much.
P.O. Box. 5431
Pago Pago American Samoa 96799
StillWaiting
Dec 12, 2009
I have passed all tests and have taken my medical/drug. Got a call yesterday stating I would be getting a package via FEDEX by the end of this next week. It should not be a drug test kit, because they did that at my medical. Phone call stated it was some forms to return by a certain date….anyone have any idea what that could be??
KM
Dec 12, 2009
Go to http://www.usajobs.gov you will make out a profile there and save your resume for most federal applications you want to apply for, including TSA. It is very convenient.
People can complain and make fun of TSA all they want…….I couldn’t care less. I just smile to myself……all their complaining….LOL Because, like any job, it has its pains, but……. I”ve been there for five years and have doubled my salary….I have a retirement pension, TSP (govt. 401K)…..and I can carry my insurance into retirement for the same price as I’m paying now…….and I earn 30 paid days off per year, and 13 double paid federal holidays a year! HELLOOOO! All you people who want to criticize what we do…….and how we do things.
I LAUGH up my sleeve! GRIPE ALL YOU WANT! I just smile and pretend to care what you think………because I”m getting pay and benefits you’d KILL FOR……!!…and it’s ONLY going to get better! They’re even starting to pay for some education…….Yeah…..mock all you want……LOL YOU”RE paying for it!
Go ahead and write your articles…….say we’re worthless……..say whatever you want……..I”m making great money and benefits and its coming out of YOUR PAYCHECK…..THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!!!!! LMAO
I encourage EVERYONE to apply!
BDO
Dec 12, 2009
For whoever is asking…..you can apply for most federal jobs at http://www.usajobs.gov.
Make a profile and save your resume, then it is quick and easy to make applications. TSA uses this site as well.
People can laugh and make fun of TSA all they want..!! I encourage ANYBODY to apply! I must say. I have read some of these posts. Don’t take things personally if there has been a mistake. TSA is a huge, growing, and very new agency……..give it a chance. Government sometimes seems like a joke…….but when I read the columns and the articles berating us and calling us names…….calling us HORRIBLE names…..and sometimes…..like any job……its hard…….things to put up with……that’s normal, yes?
BUT………….MAKE NO MISTAKE!!…
I have been with TSA for five years. I have DOUBLED my salary………I earn 30 paid days off a year and 13 double paid federal holidays…….I earn a federal pension plan…….and a TSP (federal 401K)…….I have awesome and cheap life insurance……..many health plans to choose from…….vision and dental too….WHICH can be carried into my retirement at the same cost I’m paying now…..long term care disability options……..shift differential pay…….locality pay…….and it’s ONLY getting BETTER! NOW they’re piloting programs to PAY for EDUCATION!!……WHO GETS these kinds of BENEFITS now days????
So MOCK US ALL YOU WANT!! LOL……..CALL US NAMES!!…LOL……GET MAD!….WRITE YOUR ARTICLES!! and MAKE ALL THE FUN YOU WANT…!!LOL…….I”LL JUST STAND THERE….SMILING PEACEFULLY………DOING MY JOB…….OBSERVING…….assessing you………GETTING BENEFITS MOST PEOPLE CAN ONLY DREAM OF!…….NEWS MEDIA…….SAY HORRIBLE STUFF ABOUT US…….CAUSE ITS POLITICALLY CORRECT……TO PATHETICALLY SELL YOUR HALF BANKRUPT NEWSPAPERS AND MAGAZINES…….WE DONT CARE…..WE”RE TRYING HARD NOT TO SHOW……WE’RE LAUGHING UP OUR SLEEVES!!!!………!…..ALL THAT GREAT PAY………ALL THOSE AMAZING BENEFITS?…..BECAUSE GUESS WHAT…………….YOU”RE PAYING FOR IT!……..PAYING FOR IT ALL!!………MY GREAT BENEFITS……WHILE YOU’RE LOSING YOURS!!……ALL PAID FOR….. OUT OF YOUR CHECK!!!!……LMAO!!
SO EVERYBODY APPLY TODAY!!
BETTER HOLD ON….. TO YOUR BALLLLS…. BOYYYS!….CAUSE WE’RE GOINNNNNG TO WASHINGTON!!!! ….SOOOOOO…… WHHOOOSE LAUGHHING NOOWWWW??? LMGDFAO!!!
BDO
Dec 12, 2009
Still Waiting……yes……the forms you’ll be receiving are most likely your SF86. It is NOT just a few forms though…….it is a booklet, unless they’ve changed it in the last six years…….and it is for a thorough background investigation. You MUST fill it out completely….whatever the instructions are….follow them to the letter, and do NOT miss the deadline.
Hope this helps,
BDO
StillWaiting
Dec 12, 2009
Thank you for your prompt reply…but, I think I’ve already filled that out online. Is that the one where they ask about all your relatives?…addresses of parents/grandparents/siblings?? If it’s not, I’ll be ready to fill out more, I guess…The process has really moved quickly compared to some of the postings above and that’s a good thing!
BDO
Dec 12, 2009
For anyone that is having trouble applying…..go to http://www.usajobs.gov
This website is contracted and is used for posting of most federal jobs, including TSA. Make your profile, download your resume and save…….then apply for whatever you want…….makes it easy. Very convenient.
I’d also like to add….EVERYONE APPLY!
For all those people who like to poke and make fun of TSA…….GO AHEAD! ……..for all those newspapers and magazines and bloggers and whoever…….I can’t help myself by say……
TSA is a huge and very new government agency………so it has much to learn and work out…….there are problems……like ANY job……hurtles to jump…….but for all you people who are thinking of applying……I’m hear to say…:
I have been with TSA for five years…………and have DOUBLED MY SALARY…….I earn shift differential, and locality pay……..I EARN 30 PAID DAYS OFF PER YEAR……AND 13 DOUBLE PAID HOLIDAYS!!….WHO ELSE GETS THAT??…….I EARN A FEDERAL PENSION……AND……TSP (federal 401K…and…..btw….THEY’RE STILL MATCHING!)……..Awesome and cheap life insurance……MANY medical, dental and vision plans to choose from……which can be carried into retirement for no additional premiums………UNHEARD OF!…….For people who want to work part time…..GET THIS!…….YOUR FAMILY CAN GET INSURANCE FOR THE SAME PRICE AS FULL TIME EMPLOYEES!!……..AND ITS JUST GETTING BETTER! THERE ARE ALL SORTS OF BENEFITS and DISCOUNTS I CAN’T EVEN MENTION……..and THEY’RE PILOTING A PROGRAM NOW STARTING TO PAY FOR EDUCATION…….WE CAN ALREADY TAKE COUNTLESS ONLINE LEARNING COURSES FOR FREE…….INCLUDING ROSETTA STONE!!
SO…….LET EM TALK!!……..GO AHEAD!!……MAKE FUN OF US!!……..WE COULDN’T CARE LESS!……WRITE YOUR ARTICLES!…….CALL US UGLY NAMES!!……..LOL…..DOESNT BOTHER US!…….WRITE YOUR NEWS PAPERS and MAGAZINES BASHING US BECAUSE IT GETS PEOPLE TO BUY!!…….CAUSE YOU’RE ALL HALF BANKRUPT ANYWAY!!……THAT’S OKAY…….LOL…….I’LL JUST STAND THERE!…..DOING MY JOB!!…….OBSERVING…….ASSESSING………MAKING NO EXCUSES…….BUT TRYING VERY HARD…….NOT TO SHOW…….THAT I’M LAUGHING UP MY SLEEVE!!………BECAUSE YOU BLOGGERS………COMPLAINERS…….and WHINERS…….GO AHEAD!!..LOL……..BECAUSE…….ALL OUR GREAT PAY..??……AND ALL MY GREAT BENEFITS??……..ONES YOU”RE LOSING IN THE ECONOMY??………GUESS WHAT………YOU”RE PAYING FOR EM!!!…..LMAO…….RIGHT OUT OF YOUR CHECK!!……SO GO RIGHT AHEAD!!……FIRE AWAY!…….SAY WHATEVER YOU WANT!!…..LOL!! …..I”LL BE HERE!!……SMILING BACK!!…CAUSE YOU”RE EARNIN IT!!…….and THANK YOU VERRY MUCH!!……FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION!!
EVERYBODY APPLY!!!! GET BUSY!!!! SIGN UP TODAY!!!!
BETTER HOOOOLD……ON TO YOUR BALLLS…..BOYYSS………!!!!!
CAUSE….WE’RE…….GOOOOOING……..TO…WASSHINGTON!!!!!! YYYEEEE HAWWWW!!
SOOO…….WWWHOOOOO’S………..LAUUGGHHHING……….NOOWWWWW????????? LMGDFAO!!!
BDO
Dec 12, 2009
WEll……..then I’m not sure….I’m sorry. It’s been a LONG time ago for me……I can BARELY remember what I had for breakfast! LOL
BDO
Dec 12, 2009
But I don’t believe anyone on here should get discouraged. I’ve read the blogs…..I’ve read what the newspapers and magazines write. We get berated every step……here’s my advice. IGNORE IT!
People talk about our pay. Are you interested.
The economy is bad right now…..if you think you can get better…..go get it.
But……if you’re going to be new at TSA……remember a few things.
Let the passenger stuff roll right off your back.
Keep your eyes and ears open, and your mouth shut.
Watch and learn.
As far as all the workforce relationships……..some friendly……some not……like anywhere else. Remember to just believe none of what you hear…….only half of what you see.
I was giving this very sage advice my very first day of OJT. I took it.
Five years later…..people can make fun of my job……the agency…….what we do……ALL THEY WANT!
I have DOUBLED my salary……I earn 30 paid days off a year….13 double paid holidays……shift differential…….locality pay……..great, cheap life insurance,……..numerous health, vision and dental plans to choose from….WHICH can be carried into retirement for the SAME cost as time of employment……I HAVE A FEDERAL PENSION…….TSP..(federal 401K, who is, btw, still matching), countless online learning classes, including Rosetta Stone…….they’re piloting a program to PAY FOR EDUCATION…..
TOO many benefits to mention!
SOOOO…..Let em complain…….LET em EAT CAKE! LOL WHO CARES!
THEY’re TAXES ARE PAYING FOR IT ALL! LMAO!
I”LL JUST STAND THERE…………OBSERVE……ASSESS……..SMILE………and quietly……….think……….”THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO MY GREAT PAY AND BENEFITS!” LOL
SSOO…..WWHOO’SS……….LAUGHING………NOW!!????
APPLY AWAY!!!
BDO
Dec 12, 2009
BTW……the title is NO LONGER SCREENER
The Title you are applying for is TSO Transportation Security Officer.
You may not think this makes a difference……..but truly it DOES.
In the Office of Personnel Management, which is a federal management system in place for human resources purposes……moving to the title of “officer” moved the screener into an 1800 series…….which is listed under “investigative” positions. Leaves it open for much more opportunity for growth.
BTW……in five years……..I have doubled my salary.
Faalagilagi O'Brien
Dec 14, 2009
Hey! I did my resume already, are there any vacancies here in American Samoa? What
s next to do, wait for an email from the agents?
BDO
Dec 14, 2009
Hi,
I looked on usajobs.gov for you, and at this time there are not TSO positions posted in that area, however they come up all the time. I must say though I am not familiar with that airport.
If you have filled out your resume, next you would search the site for open federal jobs. I noticed there were a couple in your area, just not security officer positions. You Could try to apply for one of those positions just to get the feel for it and see how it works. Who knows, maybe you’d get it……if not…….all they could say is no, right?
No one will contact you until you actually apply for a position. I suggest getting in there and giving it a whirl, even if it’s just to see how the process works. You’re on the right track.
GOOD LUCK!!!
john
Dec 15, 2009
How far back does TSA go with the credit check? I have two bankrupcies with the last one 4 years ago. Currently I own a house an car payment an a few credit cards of which I have not been late on any payment since the last bankruptcy.
Faalagilagi O'Brien
Dec 15, 2009
BDO,
Thanks for allocating your time out just to help get through this thing. One question, the resume helps the agent looks for a TSA position for me, or what? You’re saying I would not get a call unless if I apply for a position…do I make sense?
Anyway, American Samoa is located in the picific…we’re part of the US territory. We only have one Airport and that is the International Airport of American Samoa.
I really do want to be part of the TSA…again thank you.
BDO
Dec 15, 2009
Greetings!
Credit Checks.
I’m not sure how far they go back…….and I’m not sure if they’re looking for a specific credit score or not. I’m not sure even if bankruptcies are a problem or not.
What I KNOW is a problem is outstanding delinquent debt. I was in a conversation one day with several employees who were talking about these issues. A manager came by and we asked her. She said, “Basically, clean up your messes. Don’t leave anything unattended. If you have to file a bankruptcy, make sure everything is taken care of one way or another. NO delinquent debt. Either have it forgiven, or pay it, or make payment arrangements……do something.”
This was a conversation for people already employed with us, and wasn’t actually aimed at me, as I wasn’t the person having trouble. So I’m not sure with new hires……but the person who was having the trouble did what she said. He took care of the problem and “cleaned up his mess” and he’s fine.
I’d say you can’t do anything about old bankruptcies that are in your past……..so you can’t really worry about them. Just keep going as you are…..seems you are doing very well now. And don’t acquire any delinquencies.
Keep on chuggin!
Good luck! Sounds like you’re moving right along nicely!
BDO
Dec 15, 2009
HI
I am sorry, I’m not sure where the term “agent” is coming from, but I can try to explain it this way.
In order to apply for TSA most people apply online via the internet.
USAJOBS.GOV is a contractor hired by the federal government to list federal job openings from many government agencies on the internet. That way people can browse through many agencies and positions all in one convenient place. That is the reason you’re downloading your resume to the site itself.
Once you have your profile and password, you are saving that resume and when you are finished applying for a position, at the end it will ask you to forward your resume along with your application. This site makes it very easy to do, since it is already saved to your profile………simply follow the directions, and your resume should automatically attach to your application with ease.
You can attach that same resume over and over to any application you choose to submit to whatever agency you’d like to apply for. MUCH easier than it used to be.
If you’ve already downloaded your resume and created your profile…….it is time for you to start choosing what you want to apply for. You need to use the “search” options to narrow down what you’re looking for.
You enter into the “search” criteria that you’re looking for jobs in the “American Samoa” territory, which IS an option to choose, and see what pops up as available job postings. Then you click on “apply online” which you have to scroll all the way down to the bottom of the page to do. Just follow the directions from there. I’m not sure if the airport in American Samoa is staffed with TSA personnel or contracted screening personnel which is supervised by TSA management. But if there are TSA openings, they would pop up in your search.
Good luck!
john
Dec 15, 2009
Hey BDO, thanks for those words of encouragement. As it stands now, I have taken the CBT and passed, so I submitted the 2811 and 2812. Now I am waiting for the credit check results to come back. And I will keep right on chuggin because I am all pumped up about getting this position.
just me
Dec 18, 2009
BDO,
I applied for TSA. Have been through the computer test, background, contingent offer ect. What I want to know is…why does the turn over seem so high? Is it really 20%?
What should I know or be aware of at this point? I know discussions are limited, so if unable to respond..that’s ok.
adam alshami
Dec 18, 2009
hi,i took the tsa exam, and i received an error when taking the exam in the x-ray part. i took screening in ” small cars, knifes, shoes, keys, cell phones,” than i receved an error, i would like to know what else was missing……………..please reply.
BDO
Dec 18, 2009
I’m sorry……I’m not sure which test you’re talking about. If it is the test when you first get hired, I really can’t even remember what that is like.
If it was for the initial hiring process, they’ll tell you that you may take it again in six months. But I don’t remember there being any “error” message, so I may be misunderstanding you.
Keep going!
BDO
Robert
Dec 18, 2009
I was wondering if this is some sort of tutor you’re taking to help you learn, if so, may I know what it is? I’m also trying to get a TSA job and did not pass my first time last year. I’m up to try again soon, and am afraid to fail again.
Is there a classs you can take ‘screening” in?
Robert
BDO
Dec 18, 2009
That’s AWSOME to hear John!
I’m very glad. I’m sorry if I rant sometimes, but I truly love my job. Of course, like in any position with any company or agency, there are sometimes bitter pills, but the work I do MEANS something to me……..and everyone I know at work takes their job seriously. And, the program I am involved in is something that has made MORE SENSE to me than anything I”ve ever learned in my life.
It bothers me when people say TSA doesn’t really care, or we are fake. We have regulated schedules of all kinds of training, and they never lax on this.
You sound like a perfect candidate for the position to start a career with the Federal Government, and I”m throwing my best wishes your way!!
We’ll be watching for you!
BDO
BDO
Dec 18, 2009
Hello Just Me,
It is true that there has been a very high attrition rate with TSA from its inception, but I believe that is starting to slow down.
There are probably several reasons, but one is a very obvious one. TSA was formed quickly under a homeland emergency situation. Something had to be done, and fast..
Things were awkward at first, but TSA has started to mature. It has many structured policies and programs in place now that promote employee moral, fairness, and well being, that just weren’t available in the beginning. It seems to me each year it gets more settled and comfortable. And….I see the attrition level lowering.
Also…….TSA is an emergency personnel type of work, like police, corrections, fire, and the like. We have to be on shift, when scheduled. We cannot shut down for holidays and weekends. 365 days a year we are there.
This makes for some difficult schedules. Depending on the airport, many people have to be in as early as 4:00 am ….some earlier…..there are a few over night shifts. AND….most employees spend at least some of their years working at least part weekends.
This can wear on people sometimes, and they can’t take it.
Others can roll with it better. It depends on your priorities and what is going on in your life.
I believe it to be a worthwhile venture, and it comes with many benefits.
Hoping to see you in the ranks soon!!
BDO
I have seen TSA work with part time people to help them work out school schedules
just me
Dec 19, 2009
Thank you for the info BDO. I think I will like this job very much for many reasons. I just wondered if there was something I may have overlooked or wasn’t aware of. Mery Christmas~
adam
Dec 19, 2009
can someone, please anyone tell me as much x-ray items that came to the test, because i failed of an error i got, i am trying to make a complaint about , that i didnt finish the test because of an error
stupidity hater
Dec 27, 2009
It didn’t help too much to keep the nigerian guy from trying to bomb the detroit plane. real terrorists will always find a way to get their stuff smuggled into an airplane. the more than nazi-like airport checks will only bother the harmless tourists and business passengers… another point to make more and more harmless people to hate the USA and their way to explain every restriction of human rights and total surveillance ‘as a matter of national security’.
Give a big applause to the security departments of Dumfukistan, I hope they will choke one day from their arrogance and ignorance!
USA- stupidity rulez!
Dave
Dec 28, 2009
Hmmm…… WHERE did the Northwest/Delta flight with the Nigerian terrorist wannabe originate from??? Not America. I wasn’t aware that the United States Dept. of Homeland Security was working at the Amsterdam airports. THAT was THEIR security………NOT ours. DUHHHH
D
Michael Hampton
Dec 28, 2009
Oh, it was indeed “our” security. Flights bound for the U.S. are required to follow security procedures given by DHS, as well as check names against a DHS database for pre-clearance. As today’s story shows, those procedures failed at all levels.
carla alshami
Dec 28, 2009
Hi, Do any of you remember when u took the tso application online, did they ask “what is you race”. please everybody reply to this
Logan
Dec 29, 2009
Are any of you applicants getting “Candidate Dashboard is being enhanced” on the Candidate Dashboard website? (HRAccess) I’m still getting it as of today.
Thanks.
bubba
Dec 30, 2009
My dashboard has problems also, not showing status, and everything sting in red in the upper box, they said they are working to fix ??
Logan
Dec 31, 2009
Hey Bubba, thanks for replying. I’m glad I’m not the only one getting this error. And yeah, they’ve been “updating” that site for like a month now. What’s up with that? Ugh. Hope they fix it soon.
bubba
Dec 31, 2009
Logan, I passed my test 2 weeks ago and waiting for credit check process, how about u? will be interesting how quicky this process moves along or not.
Logan
Dec 31, 2009
Bubba, that really depends on the airport you applied at. But for me, I took my CBT about 2 months ago and I’m going in for my medical assessment in a few days. One of the people at HRAccess told me that was really fast though. I just wish they would update their freaking website already.
bubba
Dec 31, 2009
Logan, from what Iam hearing, patience is the key. best of luck to u. will be interesting to follow your progress, sounds like Iam about a month and a half behind u.
bubba
Dec 31, 2009
logan, just curious, do u mean your medical with a doctor or your airport interview in a few days?
Logan
Dec 31, 2009
The medical with my doctor. I did my airport assessment/interview a while ago.
bubba
Jan 01, 2010
Thanks Logan, good luck to you
Logan
Jan 02, 2010
Good luck to you too, happy new year.
Logan
Jan 02, 2010
If there is anyone else that would like to tell me/us about the website not working, please do so.
Frankly, I find it very odd that you get the “Candidate Dashboard is being enhanced” AFTER you have to log on.
April
Jan 02, 2010
Just a reminder, if you dont have perfect credit and I mean PERFECT, dont waste your time testing, interviewing, etc. And they wont tell you until after they drag you through testing, fingerprinting, and interviewing that you are not hired because of a 10 yr old bill you didnt pay.
bubba
Jan 02, 2010
Logan, concerning the dashboard being “enhanced”, lets both call Monday and see if we get the same answer from HR as to why the delay?
Logan
Jan 03, 2010
Bubba, they won’t even tell me the reason. They basically just tell me “we’re fixing it, just wait and we’ll contact you when it’s ready” which is extremely obscure and quite unprofessional. I even asked them if they could tell me the status of my application and they said “Nope. We can’t access that information” …why even have a customer service line then?
bubba
Jan 03, 2010
got ya, I’ll call monday and see what they have to say
bella
Jan 03, 2010
the dashboard is back up for me right now. but question to anyone that can answer. i was informed like 2-3weeks ago before the holidays that i entered the ready pool. now that the website is back up i see a check(completed) over ready pool and an “in process” over the orienation initiated area. does that mean theyre probably calling soon??
bubba
Jan 03, 2010
Logan, my dashboard just came up in the proper format also! check yours.
Thanks for the heads up Bella.
just me
Jan 04, 2010
well after a year (literally), of completeing forms, tests, interviews, medical and so forth… I had to correct a mistake on my form E86 which was just changing it from 2007 to 2009 for residency history. No biggie, filled it out in time prior to the 21 days allotted. But since it was not re-examined within my given time frame, I am welcome to reapply in 6 months. Nice.
YO
Jan 05, 2010
So im taking my CBT this thursday…i hope the process goes as quickly as yours is, logan!
LOGAN…one question…do you have a bachelor’s degree or just a high school diploma? Just trying to figure out if that has anything to do with the process…
YO
Jan 05, 2010
Oh, and any hints on how the airport assessment/interview is? What kind of questions do they ask? Is it in front of a panel or just one person? Please help meeee! Thanks!
D
Jan 05, 2010
I am still waiting for them to finish with my credit check… Does anyone know how long this step takes???
bella
Jan 05, 2010
YO-I have a bachelors in Crimial Justice and a minor. I was told that it didnt even matter
but im using this job as a stepping stone to what i really want to do anyways.
D- I applied at the beginning of august and am just now out of the Ready Pool. So hopefully it will be sooner for you!
bubba
Jan 05, 2010
D, Iam on my 3rd week now waiting for credit check completion, I know my credit is excellent so not concerned.
How long have you been waiting?
rick
Jan 06, 2010
Does any body guide me to the test process what does it involves?
YO
Jan 06, 2010
thanks bella! i have a bachelors in CJ also and double majored in Sociology. I hope the process goes by quickly…
pedro
Jan 06, 2010
dear tsa- iam hard workor and dont have all problems the other people hear have.
i can begin right away’ contact me soon.
pedro gonzales, 714-625-6732
bella
Jan 06, 2010
YO- i have been hearing that because of the attempted attack during the holidays TSA is beefing up their security and employment so i’m sure it will be quicker than you think! hopefully
YO
Jan 06, 2010
Bella- That’s what I’m hoping for. I have seen the attempted attack on the news and I really do hope it speeds up the process. It seems like youre very close to getting hired. Which state are you applying for? Good luck!
YO
Jan 06, 2010
Bella- Oh, and any hints on how the airport assessment/interview is? What kind of questions they ask? Is it in front of a panel or just one person? Please help meeee! Thanks!
YO
Jan 07, 2010
oh wait….nevermind. please dont tell me any info on the interview. i dont want to get in trouble!
bella
Jan 07, 2010
you will do fine!
pedro
Jan 08, 2010
this es pedro, is the person that hire on here?????
lisa
Jan 08, 2010
Can anyone give me a idea how long the credit check process can take??
YO
Jan 08, 2010
Lisa- How long have you been waiting for the credit check? I took the CBT tuesday and found out 20 minutes later that I passed and then I agreed to the contingent offer right after. I did that all in one day and now I’m waiting on the Credit Check. Is the process going quickly for me, or is this normal???
Anonymous
Jan 08, 2010
Hello Yo, The same thing happened to me. I passed and found out when I got home, I accepted the offer a few days later, and now its been about one month waiting on the credit check. I dont understand why it takes so long if they could find all the info they need in one minute over the computer. Maybe they check other countries?
lisa
Jan 08, 2010
It has been 3 weeks now. dashboard shows in process.
YO
Jan 08, 2010
Anonymous- Oh nooooooo! I was hoping it was going quickly. Oh well, I guess it’ll just take a while like everybody else. I was thinking TSA was speeding up the process cause they were trying to beef up their team of TSOs…due to the recently attempted terroist attack. Thanks for the reply!
YO
Jan 08, 2010
Lisa- How “good” is your credit? Do you think that might be a factor? I’m not sure how long the credit check will take either…but I know my credit is good, so I hope it wont take tooo long. =/
lisa
Jan 09, 2010
My credit is excellent, so that is not a issue. may be because of the holidays.
Patience is the key for this job. I think this is going to be about a 3 to 4 month process.
lisa
Jan 09, 2010
I hear 3 to 4 weeks is about normal for the credit ck
puerco
Jan 09, 2010
I am in the process of accepting the contingent offer for one of the many airports I have applied to. My question is… has anybody every applied for a position NOT close to home? Did you have to travel to that airport for the Airport Assessment? Or was everything taken care of at the nearest TSA branch in your local airport?
Nikiya
Jan 11, 2010
um…… ok this has got to be the lamest website I’ve incountered in months lmao. I must say it’s quite entertaining though. I would just like to respond to the airport being called “racist”. I am a former TSA employee and can honestly say it wasn’t the best job but it was one of the most interesting learning experiences of my life. You meet people from all over the world and with that you become connected. I used my networking skills and ” connections” and now have my own company thanks to me meeting the right people. If you can get passed dealing with jerks for 8 hours then I say go for it. TSA is just like any other job, use it for what it’s worth and keep it moving!
-African American 22 year old female
tom
Jan 11, 2010
tsa has the highest turnover rate of any government agency.. 77,000 people left in the first five years and the highest injury rate of any government agency as well.. look it up! management is inept and don’t have a freakin’ clue. all they care about is a paycheck. i know someone who couldn’t even read on a fifth grade level.. drove a garbage truck.. then was given a position as manager.. this guy was the biggest doofus i’d ever met. every year you have to test to keep your job – fail twice and the security director can fire you – no questions asked. they’re more concerned with wartching you perform a bag search i the right order than they are protecting th SOP.. hell, it was released to the world on the internet just a few wekks ago! the people responsible for this should be fired.. but no, they’re more concerned with riding the officer’s asses.. scaring them into obeying them. tsa has been sued by employees from almost every airport since the very beginning for every type of reason you can imagine. i know people who’ve been fired, demoted, reprimanded for no valid reason. many of them sued through the union and won.. only after months of battling and unemployment. i have personally spoken to a number of union local presidents and attorneys.. i know what i’m talking about. so.. it’s an ok job if you’re lucky enough to work for decent, intelligent people who actually care about you and care about right and wrong.. more than kissing upper management’s ass out of fear.. if you want to know more about the hidden side of tsa go to http://www.afge.com or tsa.afge.org/
tom
Jan 11, 2010
anyway, it seems like tsa has been trying to improve but i know when i was there it just wasn’t the dream job many people imagine but if you think you can help to make it a better place to work then by all means go for it!
lisa
Jan 12, 2010
Nikiya, not sure I’d be too proud of the fact that u advanced your career, by using your “networking” skills on passengers I presume while working as a TSA screener. That sounds pretty lame to me.
Partwerks
Jan 14, 2010
can a person have long hair and work for TSA?
monick
Jan 15, 2010
Hi guys,
Does the TSA test involve any math questions?
J>B
Jan 15, 2010
partwerks,
female yes male no
J>B
Jan 15, 2010
monick,
its just english and a x-ray test
ed
Jan 16, 2010
is there a place where you can study for the x-ray portion of the test?
jb
Jan 17, 2010
what is up with this credit check has anybodys taken less then a month?????
lisa
Jan 18, 2010
Credit ck, Iam on my 5th week waiting.
Puerco
Jan 18, 2010
I am in the process of accepting the contingent offer for one of the many airports I have applied to. My question is… has anybody every applied for a position NOT close to home? Did you have to travel to that airport for the Airport Assessment? Or was everything taken care of at the nearest TSA branch in your local airport?
bella
Jan 18, 2010
im in florida and applied to one in texas. i had to drive 18hours because it was late notice and flights were like 580.
monick
Jan 20, 2010
thanks J>B
is there a place where you can study for the x-ray portion of the test.
Can you guys give any tip to do well on the test?
I will take the test this Saturday.
JAKE
Jan 20, 2010
hI BELLA IM not in the ready pool yet but i already completed my medical and e86 have u begun work yet?
when did u apply?
JAKE
Jan 20, 2010
message to BELLA hard to say if there calling soon each airport is different they hire based on there needs and turn over rates.for all i know it can be tommorow you get hired or never iv heard..then u have to start the whole process over
bella
Jan 20, 2010
Jake, it says im “in process” over the orientation process..its been 2 weeks and i havent been called yet to start it. ive applied to like 6 airports so hopefully one will call before the end of the month.. i applied in sept.
lisa
Jan 20, 2010
monick, I passed it no problem, best advise I got was, don’t make it harder then it is, use your first inpression, don’t try to find something that is not there.
JAKE
Jan 20, 2010
hI BELLA THANKS FOR ANSWERING MY QUESTION
what motivatd you to drive so far to take the tests?thats amazing
JAKE
Jan 20, 2010
Bella so far im waiting for the dashport so that they put a check mark over my completed medical i took the medical jan 8 and there is still no check mark how long did it take you until it said completed?
bella
Jan 21, 2010
jake, i have family in texas so the drive wasnt bad. my medical took about 2 weeks. the longest part of my process was waiting a month for the airport to pick an assessment date. everything after was pretty quick.
JAKE
Jan 21, 2010
thanks for writing back iv been waiting for my medical to clear its been 2 weeks nothing yet !!!!to say iv completed my medical and im in perfect health keep in touch
Julie
Jan 21, 2010
I’m taking my test in Redding CA on the 27th. i’m actually kind of anxious.
JAKE
Jan 21, 2010
julie you will do fine there are no trick questions on the test call it as you see it on the images part
what airport u applied for? maybe one day we can be coworkers
Julie
Jan 21, 2010
I actually applied for several airports. I like to move a lot.
JAKE
Jan 21, 2010
how come u like to move alot?
as for myself im pretty deep in the process
just have to sit and wait to see what happens for me..
i dont think tsa is hiring anymore anywhere in california for now dont see for hire
JAKE
Jan 21, 2010
what airport? u apply
Julie
Jan 21, 2010
i think that i applied for hawaii. I’m single and have no children. So it’s nice to change my location once in awhile. California is one of the only places that i won’t work. The only reason i have to go to test in Redding is because it’s the closest location to my house.
JAKE
Jan 21, 2010
whats wrong with california?..lol
eddie
Jan 22, 2010
can one be 47 years old and be hired??
jake
Jan 22, 2010
(Yes) eddie you can be 47 and be hired,what did u do before?
monick
Jan 23, 2010
I did not pass the test. T thoght the test was very easy ,once I got home I received the email with the title TSA CTB FAIL….
jake
Jan 25, 2010
to monick let me ask you a few question whats ur age are u a high school graduate ? if so what was your gpa? i will determine why u failed?
monick
Jan 26, 2010
Hi Jake,
I graduated from college in 2007 my major is Computer Inf. Sys.
I am 37 years old. The X-ray part was a little difficult for me, probably
the english part is the one I fail?. I do not know.
jake
Jan 26, 2010
Based on the answer you gave me> i highly doubt u failed the english part.since you are way above high school level english grammer..it tells me that you do comprehend english .you failed the x ray image part i could almost guraantee it.its estimated 70 percent fail that part…you more then likely over guessed some of the images
J>B
Jan 26, 2010
Finially got pass the credit check portion, now im waiting on the airport to contact me for my assesment. It took two weeks to the day for them to complete the credit check…. can anbody tell what to expect at the assesment, what type of questions do they ask you and what not.
jake
Jan 26, 2010
i CAN HELP U WHATS UR EMAIL?
jake
Jan 27, 2010
bella i have a question once you started the back ground how long did that take to complete? and the ready pool?
roger
Jan 27, 2010
how long does the e-86 forms take to be reviewed for corrections?
jake
Jan 27, 2010
usually the e86 if you put down acruate information should take as little as 1 week to 3weeks…i would say on average 3 weeks iv heard from others within 3 weeks
jake
Jan 27, 2010
so if i was you correct it asap and turn it in..where are u applying?you might get lucky and have it corrected in 1 week
Philip
Jan 27, 2010
It’s been over 8 wks and I’m still waiting for the credit check for the TSA position in Sac. I don’t know why it’s taking so long. My credit is good last time I check.
jake
Jan 27, 2010
what do u mean by good? do u have and debt your defaulting on ?
also it could be the airport u applied is not pushing the people who check your credit to process it faster or..they found soemthing wrong with your credit
what do they tell you?
Anonymous
Jan 28, 2010
thanks for the help jake you are very helpful thank you again
jake
Jan 28, 2010
no problem if you have any more questions you guys let me know..
jake
Jan 28, 2010
monick
what will u do now?
Philip
Jan 28, 2010
Thanks Jake. My credit is good it’s in the upper 700 range. I have a car loan right now & never defaulted on any debt. Last time I called them they said just keep waiting. I might call them again to see if they’re even checking my credit. I keep checking the dashboard but nothing has changed.
Guess i have to keep waiting. i heard it takes as long as a year to get to the final process.
david
Jan 28, 2010
i took my medical evaluation yesterday the doc said im in great shape. how long will it take to hear something?
jake
Jan 28, 2010
YEA UNEMPLOYMENT IS SKY HIGH NO WONDER EVERYTHING TAKES LONG..
jake
Jan 28, 2010
PERSONALLY IT TOOK ME ALMOST 3 WEEKS TO HEAR SOMETHIMG ABOUT MY MEDICAL
pedro
Jan 28, 2010
mr jake, do you do the hireing im a very hard workor and dont hav all problems thes other people do.
jake
Jan 28, 2010
hi
what do you do where do u work?
Anonymous
Jan 28, 2010
Does anyone know what is an average time for the background check to be completed?
pedro
Jan 28, 2010
i no work now because i looking for work
iam honest hardworker will do good job for you at the airporte
monick
Jan 28, 2010
thanks JAKE for asking,
I will re-apply and probably take the test in six month for now.
I will keep checking for openings. I you knoe something please let me know….
admin
Jan 29, 2010
They also check your credit to show if you are responsible and make good decisions. A person with horrible credit is more apt to take bribes and be influenced.
spelling bee
Jan 29, 2010
Oh Pedro, maybe you do not have a job because you have not had one post with correct spelling or grammer. And Pedro, Jake does not do the hiring obviously because he is still waiting on his medical.
bella
Jan 29, 2010
wow, spellig bee. take your negativity elsewhere. PEDRO, apply for whatever vacancy that is open. it is not SPELLING BEE’s decision who gets chosen for this type of job. the jobs are listed at tsa.gov and click on JOIN US and you will be provided with a list of all the vacancies available. SPELLING BEE- it is OBVIOUS (since you seem so smart) that he may be hispanic/latino therefore may not know much english. also pedro, i am hispanic as well and just got called for my orientation to begin so if you need any help i can give you as much advise as possible. JAKE- once again screw the last post, keep helping people with your knowledge of the TSO process thus far.
jake
Jan 29, 2010
Hi bella i will keep on helping who ever needs help
bella i have a question once you started the back ground how long did that take to complete? and the ready pool?
jake
Jan 29, 2010
bella I just started the back ground..how long did it take for them to complate that for u? then how long after that?
im curious
lisa
Jan 29, 2010
Right on Bella, good for you Jake, Pedro you can contact me at 714-671-9038, I will help get you on track for applying for jobs at the proper websites.
bella
Jan 29, 2010
btw spelling bee…it is grammAR*
jake
Jan 29, 2010
maybe one day we will eb coworkersthat would be fun
Benjamin Abad
Feb 01, 2010
Hi Oscar, my Name is Ben of Hawaii.sorry about the result of your test. i am a Filipino -American but i passed the test.The test does not discriminate anyone.just keep trying.i know the it is kind of hard but i advise you keep trying.
Benjamin
Feb 01, 2010
Hi anonymous2,What kind of medical did they required?is it drug and medical evaluation? thanks
J>B
Feb 01, 2010
So today I decided to call the airport that i applied for just to check and make sure they didnt forget about me. So i called the lady tells me yea im still in the system then she says can you hold on for a second when she come back she tells me they have an airpot assesment availible for the next day. I applied about a month so i think this is going pretty fast ….morale of the story, you dont have to sit back and wait for them to call you can always call them.
jake
Feb 01, 2010
I have a question for anybody that wants to answer
My question how long did it take for them to complete your back ground? from start to finish
jake
Feb 01, 2010
what airport did you apply at?
and i can help you with the assesment if you need help
john
Feb 01, 2010
Jake, Iam waiting for airport accessment, can you briefly touch base generaly on what to expect?
jake
Feb 01, 2010
Hi john..yes i can…give you your email i will send you info you can go over
jake
Feb 01, 2010
to me the assestment itself was and is not as streesful as one might think ..you just have to prepare yourself alittle..you will be ok
its defentley a structured panel interview as in the past it was only 1 person..without giving away sensative security all the info i revealed so far was done by researching it online. and finding the answer i do have a study guide you can study let me have your email.
Mike
Feb 02, 2010
Jake, I would be interested in the study guide. If you could send it to me that would be great. I am about to get out of the Army and am looking for another government job. My email is Michaelpoppe79@gmail.com
Anonymous
Feb 02, 2010
Jake I too would like a study, that would be great my email is cadothegreat24@yahoo.com I greatly appreciate Thank You!
jake
Feb 02, 2010
With out giving away security info
when you take the computerized test thers no tricks in it..if you dont see it its simply not there
simple
Mike S
Feb 02, 2010
Just a few questions for anyone who might know:
I’m curious about applying to multiple airports. Are you considered for all of them and how does it work if more than one is interested?
I see that most of the postings are part-time. What are the possibilities of moving into full-time positions once you are hired on?
Most of the salaries are listed as $29,000+ on USAJobs.gov. Is that the salary of a part-time worker or is that what the rate is for full-time and the part-time workers are pro-rated?
Thanks
jake
Feb 02, 2010
You come to the right man to answer all your questions!yes you are considered for all of them,,what happens the first airport that happens to call you!! can either accept or reject there offer if you accept the offer the other airports will no longer call upon you because you accepted the offer if you reject an airports offer then you have to sit and wait until the other airports that you applied call you.once your in the system other airports when there ready can call you ,you just dont know who will call you first. yes there posted parttime believe me it wont be to long until your offered fulltime,its a tough job not easy if your a peoples person then you will do just fine lots of mental and physical energy so you will have plenty of chances to move up fulltime .$29,000+ is salary of a full time minus localty pay when they add localty pay it will be much higher depending on your area they add 5 to 27 percent more . hope this helps
david
Feb 02, 2010
Jake can you send me the airport accessment guide? thanks
cortezdavid37@yahoo.com
jake
Feb 02, 2010
ok done
bella
Feb 02, 2010
hey jake! have you gotten into the ready pool yet?
jake
Feb 02, 2010
Hi bella
no i havent gotten into the ready pool yet
they started my back ground 1 week ago
how long does that take to complete?
jake
Feb 02, 2010
Hi bella
no i havent gotten into the ready pool yet
they started my back ground 1 week ago
how long does that take to complete?
bella
Feb 02, 2010
i think it was 2-3weeks for me
jake
Feb 02, 2010
that means im probabley close…hopefully next week i jump in the ready pool and start orientation its a long process BELLA!!!!
jake
Feb 02, 2010
bella hopefully i will be right behind u..shouldnt be long now for me..i hope
david
Feb 02, 2010
thanks Jake for the info. I hate those kind of questions that they will be asking. Its mostly who can think and tell some tall tales and a little “dazzle them with BS”, that score the best on those questions.
jake
Feb 02, 2010
no problem david have you doen the assestment?and what do u mean that score the best on those questions.?
david
Feb 03, 2010
Jake, I am waiting to take the airport assessment. My last job I had, used those type of questions during interviewing.
And lets say they ask you this question, “Give me an example of a time when you had to make a split second decision.” A person that can tell a great story or lie and “wow’ the interviewer will do good on those types of questions.
Mike S
Feb 03, 2010
Thanks Jake
TJ
Feb 03, 2010
Jake, Sounds like you are the man with all the answers. I just took, and passed the computerized test. And wow, the second part of the test was something else. It was amazing, I took the test at 9 a.m., drove home, and happened to check my e-mail and had received a message saying I had passed the test. I then immediately logged onto the candidate dashboard website. I did not have an account so I called and they were VERY helpful on the phone and got me set up. The next step was for me to accept a Contingent Offer. What exactly does that mean? I am applying for a small airport, Glacier International, in Kalispell Montana. I am now waiting on the credit check… That one has me a little worried though. I had to short-sale my home last year, and of course the bank wants me to pay the difference.
FYI: For everyone getting ready to take the test–The first part is easy, but the second part is ridiculous. I honestly think the real test is just the first portion. The first portion is knowledge based, you have to be fairly intelligent to pass that portion. But the second portion will be taught to you after you are hired so I do not think it is heavily factored into whether you pass or not. Because I know I bombed that portion.
jake
Feb 03, 2010
Contingent Offer what it is just an educated way of saying you accept the job..its just you saying yes im willing to work for tsa thats not a big deal.now about the credit check if you faled to pay any debts of $7,500 like for example if you said im not paying anything anymore that amount or more then you will not proceed to work for tsa you will be disqualified.how much of a difference do you have to pay? if the bank declares you delequent $7,500 or more… then your indanger of not getting the job.really depends how the bank classified you did they classified you as delequent or money owewd with a certian time line to pay? if you owe money with a certain time line to pay then your fine..
jake
Feb 03, 2010
to me the assestment was not a stressful as i thought.just alittle practice answering questions all you future tso’s will do fine..
sence unemployment is high
everything takes awhile
depends with your airport there the ones who push things …..they decide to hire fast or slow..if they wanted to they can hire u in 1 month or take there time and hire u in 1 year..depends
TJ
Feb 03, 2010
I guess I will just have to see how the credit thing goes. I know it has been stated up above, but how long will I have to wait on the credit portion to know if I am clear? A week or two? I imagine it will be posted on the candidate dashboard of things that I have accomplished and things left to do.
If it is meant to be, it is meant to be. I am applying for a lot of different jobs, retiring in a couple months after 23 years in the Air Force.
david
Feb 03, 2010
after I faxed my credit check forums it only took 3 days for it to show passed on the dashboard
jake
Feb 03, 2010
then your lucky im averging 3 weeks for everything
TJ
Feb 03, 2010
I have not been asked to fax any credit check forms, I thought it was just a background check they did and when they were done it would show passed on the dashboard.
jake
Feb 03, 2010
tsa ask you to sign and date a form to give them permission to check your credit when thats done it will say in the dash board completed only after there done checking your credit.
TJ
Feb 03, 2010
Oh, do not remember doing that…LOL
jake
Feb 03, 2010
lol are u sure ?
jake
Feb 03, 2010
i need to apply for other jobs if anybody can tell me whos hiring ?
TJ
Feb 03, 2010
All I have ever did is sign up on-line. A guy called me and told me the time and place for the computerized test, I went and took it and here I am.
jake
Feb 03, 2010
tj let me have your email? i will help you out with instructions
TJ
Feb 03, 2010
Well Jake, I am out here in the great northwest and am applying for a lot of jobs with the U.S. Forest Service. Also applying for jobs oversees to include Afghanistan and Iraq. Looking at one now as a bus driver in Dubai. Pays over 100K a year, most of which is tax free.
Always thought I would work in a post office. My dream job would be a one man post office in the middle of nowhere. And of course the post office is NOT hiring.
david
Feb 03, 2010
tj,go to your dashboard and you will see at the bottom left, form 2811/2812 and instructions
TJ
Feb 03, 2010
Dave,
Nobody has ever mentioned filling those forms out. So I will fill both those forms out. Why haven’t I been told about these forms before? Oh, here we go, I found it on the website under 2811/2812 Instructions…Duh! And a fax number to send them to…
Question though, I may have filled out these forms and just do not remember. Were they required to start this whole process? Like I said, I have already taken and passed the inital test, so would I have even been able to take the test without having filled out the 2811 and 2812 prior to testing?
Thanks
david
Feb 03, 2010
Jake, do you do the drug screening and medical test the same day as the airport assessment? or is that done at different places?
jake
Feb 03, 2010
YES DRUG AND MEDICAL SAME TIME
John
Feb 03, 2010
This is quite the forum for a job that pays $10 an hour…LOL
John
Feb 03, 2010
Sorry, I was wrong, I saw in an earlier post that it is about 29K a year, about $15 bucks an hour before tax…LOL
jake
Feb 03, 2010
been able to take the test without having filled out the 2811 and 2812 prior to testing?
your answer is each airport is different some do some dont some airports you take the test before forms filled out some u dont
TJ
Feb 03, 2010
Jake,
Thanks, I guess I will fill those two forms out and fax them in…Been nice if somebody from TSA would have actually told me that. If I would not have found this website, how the hell would I have ever known, would they have sent me a message telling me to do so?
jake
Feb 03, 2010
where im at its over $16 an hour thats not chump change with this economy pretty damn good if you ask me
TJ
Feb 03, 2010
Is that before tax? I am in Montana, so they will pay me like $8 bucks an hour… Good thing for my military retirement.
jake
Feb 03, 2010
Tj im glad we met …lol.. had you not found me or the forum you never would of gotten far in this job process hope you get hired good luck
jake
Feb 03, 2010
tj i highly doubt you will get payed 8 dollars an hour in montana it has to be 12 dollars and up for you
i should know i have connections..
david
Feb 03, 2010
Jake, is the airport assessment done at my local airport or another place? And the airport assessment, drug test and Medical is all done at the same place? and same time? thanks
jake
Feb 03, 2010
airport assestment is done near your local airport.. medical and drug at a different place together at an actual medical facility
J>B
Feb 03, 2010
just did my assesment today it was pretty easy,it just took a long ass time got, medical tommorow ….e86 forms done total process time so far less than two months
jake
Feb 03, 2010
J>B your one of the lucky few thats super fast!!!
what airport did u apply?
for me its been over 6 months
where did you apply?
jake
Feb 03, 2010
j>b that only means one thing you will probabley be hired fast because your flying through the process …… the airport where u applied probably needs people asap..
YO
Feb 03, 2010
JAKE – Your’re the man! please send me that study guide for the assessment if you still have it. oducat2003@yahoo.com
And the post office is hiring! I applied…jobs starting at $18 plus an hour.
TJ – I believe the 2811 & 2812 forms were listed at the bottom left of your candidate dashboard. Not too hard to complete. Just fill them out and fax them. Good luck with your process…I’m still waiting on my credit check, one month and waiting…
BELLA – You tell that guy or girl! Haha.
PEDRO – You got it man!…just apply and be patient. I’m still waiting on my credit check.
YO
Feb 03, 2010
JAKE – *YOU’RE
Anonymous
Feb 03, 2010
does the background investigation looking into your social networking web pages for example facebook, myspace etc
jake
Feb 04, 2010
Anonymous
from doing alot online research no they dont go into your social network but they do go into your employment history criminal history etc
jake
Feb 04, 2010
Anonymous
hope this helps
they only go into your social network if they have credable info from a person or persons that your breaking the law other then that you should be ok.
david
Feb 04, 2010
Jake, one last question on airport assessment. My dashboard says “invited to airport assessment” but no emails or phone calls to me yet. And no link that I can click. Does this sound right? thanks
Anonymous
Feb 04, 2010
thank you for the prompt feedback guys, very helpful, very helpful once again as always.
jake
Feb 04, 2010
david if it says invited for airport assestment today then you need to wait until they call or email you..for the assetment that means there getting ready to scedule you and other peole, but if its been while and youve waited along time call them just to make sure.
bella
Feb 04, 2010
hey jake, i start my orientation in dallas at the end of the month. finally!
jake
Feb 04, 2010
bellaaaaa!!!!!! good to hear from you. I have a question how long did it take for them to call you from day 1 to the time they called you to start orientation?
jake
Feb 04, 2010
bella!!! how long was your process all together?
bella
Feb 04, 2010
well i applied in mid august 09, so about 6 months!
jake
Feb 04, 2010
bella i applied 2 or 3weeks behind you !! and i still havent gotten past the back ground and my back ground is a ghost not one blemish on it….i wonder why its taking so long for me ;(
bella
Feb 04, 2010
how many locations did you apply to? i did my initial assessment in a diff location in texas but then decided to apply to like 6 other locations throughout the southwest. the one i first applied to was tiny so i can see why they werent in great demand of new TSO’s.
jake
Feb 04, 2010
Hi bella i applied to 2 of the largest airports in california one of them being lax…i would think they would move my process faster but that hasent been the case what ya think?
Mary Lou
Feb 05, 2010
This site is great for shedding some light on the process, keep it up you all.
I personally have been waiting 3 weeks now for my airport assessment call.
jake
Feb 05, 2010
Mary Lou
need help look me up
david
Feb 05, 2010
On this background check form…do you really have to put something down for everything? I dont know where my exwife of 20 years ago was born at!!
jake
Feb 05, 2010
David fillout as much as u can on the form at the end when you submit it online..the computer automatically lets you know ,if you need to fill that part out.
Mary Lou
Feb 05, 2010
Thanks Jake, u’re a sweetie pie, I just may look u up one day.
SN
Feb 05, 2010
I happened to come across an opening for the TSO spot on usajobs and immediately got started on it which was 2 or 3 days ago and I had to fax in the 2 forms before Feb. 3rd was over and realized that same day it had to be faxed…which I did right away. Later that night I checked my email and saw they sent me an email saying they received my forms, Congrats. I qualify for the minimum requirements and invited me to schedule the CBT. Scheduled it for Feb. 15 which was the earliest. I’m hoping to do well and get a contingent offer. Was it longer for you guys to get the confirm letter about the 2 forms? I live in Boston and Logan Airport rarely has openings for TSOs. The salary rate for Logan is between 31k-46k for PART TIME, plus a 24% locality pay. Is there a study guide that I can use within legal bounds to help me pass? Any info would help, thanks!
jak
Feb 05, 2010
SN
thers is really no study guide when it comes to the computerized portion of the test..but if you did average in high school then you should be ok there is no trick questions.
i do have a study guide for the assestment portion you can go over
jak
Feb 05, 2010
Mary Lou
im here to help
jak
Feb 05, 2010
SN
if you already received an envite congrads thats super fast usually it takes amonth or more just to take a computerized test that airport must really need people asap
it took me about 1 month just to schedule it..
SN
Feb 05, 2010
yeahhh I was shocked as to how fast I got it, but didn’t think it usually takes as long as most of you guys say. What’s your status as of now jak?
jak
Feb 05, 2010
Hi
SN
Im deep in the process im undergoing a back ground check over 1 week now basically 1 step away from getting hired
cant understand why its taking so long i have a perfect background no blemishes im basically a ghost nothing bad on my record..nothing to check up on
J>B
Feb 05, 2010
so i did my assesment yesterday and my medical today now im just waiting on my background check total time of process a month an half
Mary Lou
Feb 05, 2010
Jake,
jak
Feb 06, 2010
HEY MARY LU ARE YOU STILL WAITING FOR YOUR ASSETMENT?
J>B
Feb 06, 2010
jake , whats up i applied for the airport in norfolk,va its a smaller airport and it like 2 mins from my house i hope i can get this jobs, i plan to go back to school while working there since its only partime
jak
Feb 06, 2010
J>B
there a great chance u wont have to wait long to get hired
bella
Feb 06, 2010
SN, the salary showed is not what it is for part-time. that is only full-time. the salary unfortunately doesnt show what exactly it will be for part-time. so if urs says 31k, if hired part-time, you only get a portion of that depending on how many hours they give you.
jak
Feb 06, 2010
bella bella mia bella actually it doesnt take very long to convert to fulltime
so if your at 31k in no time u will be there fast even if your parttime u convert quickly
trust me i know first hand
Mary Lou
Feb 06, 2010
Yes Jake, be a sweetie and see if u csn expedite for me will ya?
jak
Feb 06, 2010
mary lou what u look like? hunnnn
Hopeful
Feb 07, 2010
Well, I applied to Dulles and Reagan and passed the CBT almost two weeks ago. Sent in my forms for the credit check and I’m still waiting on them. I know it will probably take a while, but I’m fine with it since I’m still in school until May (when I graduate). I want to move up to the DC area, and I consider this a good way to start out.
jak
Feb 07, 2010
Hopeful
did you graduate highschool or college?
Mary Lou
Feb 07, 2010
Jakey boy, expediate my process and you will get a FULL visual. lol
jak
Feb 07, 2010
mary lou email please..let me see what u got
Mary Lou
Feb 07, 2010
Jakey, don’t be a naughty boy
jak
Feb 07, 2010
are u bribing an official?
hahahah
bella
Feb 07, 2010
lol way to make the blog creepy guys
jak
Feb 07, 2010
bella mia bella!!! you want in on this?….lol
joke..ok we will keep it real
Mary Lou
Feb 08, 2010
Bella, I just could’nt help playing jake a little. he is a typical man. lol
jak
Feb 08, 2010
i was going to say the same thing about the typical weman
lol
Jose
Feb 08, 2010
Jake can you send me the assessment guide to jcoolantonio@yahoo.com. Thank you
bella
Feb 08, 2010
jake have you heard anything else yet with your process?
jak
Feb 08, 2010
Bella thanks for asking im going into my second week of my back ground check
no results yet..i wonder how long it will take them to complete my back groud what do u think? how is your process going?
bella
Feb 08, 2010
im moving to dallas on the 25th and i start on march 1st
jak
Feb 08, 2010
bella you are so lucky they gave u plenty of time
not to worry about employment
i wonder what happen to me? its to long now im worried i shouldnt be but i am
yikes
Hopeful
Feb 09, 2010
@jak
Graduated high school in 2006, graduating from college this May with my BS in Business Administration.
Philip
Feb 09, 2010
Hi Jake can you email me the assessment study guide vastelectron@yahoo.com thanks so much.
Does anyone know if the Sacramento airport in CA is hiring people? It’s been over 2 months now and I’m stuck at the credit check. My have a good credit no debt/default. I do have a car loan right now and making good monthly payment on it.
Also someone mention take the initiative to call them so should I call the airport or the TSA helpdesk to see if I’m still in the system? I just feel it’s taking quite long.
Anonymous
Feb 09, 2010
phillip you still have a long way to go a few more months to finish the whole process but it is unusually long for your credit check that should of been done and completed a long time ago.you might want to do a follow up call them and tell me what happens………. currently california is no longer hiring people except for the position your already applied for. so i guess california is basically waiting for us to finish the whole process so we can move on .
david
Feb 09, 2010
I sent my e86 background form in last Thursday. Today they emailed me and said it needed 2 corrections. Simple things like time of day to call a reference.
YO
Feb 10, 2010
J>B!!!
I need to talk to you! I’m from your area and I applied the first week of january. I’ve been waiting for for my credit check for exactly a month now. I have great credit and a bachelors. Just wondering if there is anyway I can talk to you…cause it seems like you’re flying right through this process. My email is oducat2003@yahoo.com. Let me know if you can help me out. If so, please email me or comment me back on here. Just to let you know this isn’t spam…I know the norfolk area pretty well and actually work every now and then on granby street.
Anonymous
Feb 10, 2010
HI guys i just entered the orientation yesterday ..does anybody have any idea when they might call me ?
Anonymous
Feb 10, 2010
HI guys i just entered the orientation ..does anybody have any idea when they might call me ?
J>B
Feb 10, 2010
yo , check your email
bella
Feb 10, 2010
anonymous, what do u mean u entered orientation? like you’ve started orientation and training at the airport?
Anonymous
Feb 10, 2010
Hi bella I went from ready pool to the initiate orientation area whats that mean?
bella
Feb 10, 2010
oh on the dashboard? i waited ab a month after being placed in that category then they called me and offered me the position and told me the date of orientation and on duty training. hopefully it will be soon for u!
Jessa
Feb 10, 2010
I take my test tomorrow… I hope everything goes well.
anonymous #2
Feb 10, 2010
I am in the background check stage on the dashboard and i was told that after u fill out the e-quip that, that is the intensive BG investigation part of the process. And, that right now they are doing a regular background check on me like any other job would do. so what happened to interviewing my friends, and me having to do an interview with a private investigator? I thought that was apart of the process. did u do any of that Bella?
bella
Feb 10, 2010
all i know is the background check for tsa isnt like any other job. you have to get a security clearance type check. when they are doing this is when they talk to your friends, previous employers, etc. the interview is done at the airport assessment and its not just with one person its in front of a panel. from what the person told me during my process, they start an initial background check, and then once you get further, a more in depth one is done.
Anonymous
Feb 10, 2010
sO BELLA YOU waited a month on the pool then how long did you wait on the orientation part?
anonymous #2
Feb 10, 2010
oooo okay thank you for your quick response bella i appreciate it. thank you again for sharing your experiences with everyone, and continuing to help others even tho you don’t have to participate in this forum anymore since you have nearly completed the whole process. I hope everything is going well for jak as well. GOOD LUCK EVERYONE!! STAY POSITIVE, AND ALWAYS CALL THE HELP DISK SO THAT THEY CAN SEE THAT YOU ARE STILL INTERESTED IN THE JOB POSITION.
bella
Feb 10, 2010
i was taken out of the ready pool like 2 days after being put there and then i had “in process” over the orientation intiated for ab a month until they called me to start training. they told me about training on feb 4th and i start march 1st at the actual airport.
Anonymous
Feb 11, 2010
jessa how did your test go?
Jessa
Feb 11, 2010
Test went great – Have accepted Contingent Offer and am now starting the rest of the ring jumping.
Anonymous
Feb 11, 2010
jessa thats great where did you apply?
Jesse
Feb 11, 2010
Why does it take soooooooooooooooooo long to get hired with TSA? I applied in Dec 09, completed my computer base test, credit and waiting on my airport assesment.
Jesse
Feb 11, 2010
Fresno International in California. I already completed the 24 page background forms as well…I guess we need to be patient..
bella
Feb 11, 2010
jake, where have you been? any news?
JAK
Feb 11, 2010
Bella!! thanks for asking i got sick i think i have the flue
Im now in the initiate orientation stage..but havent receieved any calls yet!!
Anonymous
Feb 11, 2010
Jessa
your right its way to early for you it will take you several months more just to advance patient is the key
bella
Feb 11, 2010
well congrats jake! finally! it takes sooo long!
jak
Feb 11, 2010
thanks bella!!! i hope i dont have to wait to long,before they call
im hoping and praying hoping and praying for a miracle..lol
Anonymous
Feb 12, 2010
I have been waiting for my Credit Check results for the last 2 month. Is this normal. How long does it take? thanks, anybody
Anonymous
Feb 12, 2010
Anonymousi I would have to say 2 months is a real long time it should of been done in 1 month…..something wrong did you turn in all your paper work>?
Anonymous
Feb 12, 2010
Anonymous
about your credit check !!!!!how is your credit ????do you owe money? do u have a high fico score? are u in anykind of debt all this plays out how well you will do in your credit check and how fast they can process it
YO
Feb 12, 2010
Is it JESSE OR JESSA who applied to Fresno Int’l in California? Or is that the same person? Well whoever it is, i have a quick question…How long did it take for your credit check? and did they send you the 24 page background forms after your credit check? Or did you have to print it out?
J>B! Checking my email now…thanks for the quick reply!
YO
Feb 12, 2010
J>B
I just responded to your email.
Anonymous
Feb 12, 2010
for those of you waiting on the credit check give it a little longer then 1 month unemployment is very high…im sure there are thousands of applicants that need to be screened and weeded out
Jesse
Feb 12, 2010
It’s JESSE…I applied in Dec 2009 and received an email accepting my application. In about two weeks later, I took my computerized test. I then completed the two credit check forms 2811-2812 and faxed it to TSA. It took two weeks to clear my credit and I am now waiting for my airport screening. I already completed my E-86 forms. I heard that it takes 8-12 months before you get hired which is a long..
Jesse
Feb 12, 2010
Oh I forgot to answer your other question concerning the E86 forms. You can down load the forms through the TSA web site then you can begin. The site allows you to type in the answers , but you need to copy them. Once you completd your credit check, TSA will give you access to the complete the forms again. You have to go back 10 years and don’t have any gaps between your jobs and place of residence. It has to be a continous flow of dates. I hope that helps..
YO
Feb 12, 2010
JESSE! thanks so much for the helpful information! wish you the best of luck with the rest of you process.
YO
Feb 12, 2010
YOUR*
Anonymous
Feb 12, 2010
ok guys when i first applied for tsa it took exactly (2 months) before i could even take the cbt test, anybody else has this time frame or faster ? if so where did you apply to take the test online or they called you or how>
anybody cab answer?
Anonymous
Feb 12, 2010
I have a question if im no longer in the ready pool and it says orietention initiated is that a good sign to you all?
Anonymous
Feb 12, 2010
jesse did you receive an email to take the cbt test? or you had to schudule it?im curious
Jesse
Feb 12, 2010
You will get an email as to when and where you will take your CBT. Good Luck..
bella
Feb 12, 2010
to one of the anonymous posts, yes, it is a good sign that you’re now in the “orientation intiation” phase. Unfortunately I was in that phase for a month but i was called eventually and i accepted the position at Dallas/Ft Worth. starting in less than 2 weeks.
jak
Feb 12, 2010
seems to me everybody get hired at different levels some faster some slower some never depens on your state and airport funding tsa
who agrees with me?
orbit
Feb 12, 2010
I checked this morning my dashboard and finally they it saids that i passed the credit check portion. I called TSA this morning, and they said that the airport will be contacting me about the airport assessment. I’m from california my following question are: 1)Do I need to that particular airport where I applied.2) When when they be contacting me; what’s the stimated wait time.3) what type of question would they be asking. Thanks, I really appreciate your help!!!
orbit
Feb 12, 2010
I checked this morning my dashboard and finally they it saids that i passed the credit check portion. I called TSA this morning, and they said that the airport will be contacting me about the airport assessment. I’m from california my following question are: 1)Do I need to that particular airport where I applied.2) When when they be contacting me; what’s the stimated wait time.3) what type of question would they be asking. Thanks, I really appreciate your help!!!
Anonymous
Feb 12, 2010
orbit how long did it take you from the time you first applied to the credit check and computer tests? what were the time frames for each one ?
bella
Feb 12, 2010
i agree jake. its like no matter what advice you get from this blog, everyone has a different experience with the time frame aspect of the process. BUT its def still very helpful.
orbit
Feb 13, 2010
It has taken me 5 month. The reason it took this long was because, according to them, I had not accepted the contingent offer, which I did over the phone with their help. so when I found out about the situation it had being two month. After that the credit check took about 9 weeks. I suggest you call them every two weeks and ask them any question you might have.
orbit
Feb 13, 2010
Hi Bella,
I Have a few question for you if you don’t mind answering them. I just passed the credit check portion about 2 days ago, and I got an email instructing me to complete the electronic SF86 prior to my airport assessment appointment. Don’t I need to do the assessment first before I do the SF86. Also,I applied for the Texas area, do I need to fly out their for the assessment test. Thanks for your help.
JC
Feb 13, 2010
Bella!
If hired, can you request a transfer to airport of preference. Thanks
bella
Feb 13, 2010
Orbit, I was considering joining the coast guard after college a year ago (but didnt end up doing so) so I had already had to undergo the same background check needed for TSA. Therefore the sf86 was already ready for them. I lived in Florida and had to fly to Texas for the assessment, so as far as I know you have to go to that specific airport.
JC, I am pretty sure you cant right away (not positive) but maybe after the probationary period. For me at DFW its 2 years.
jak
Feb 13, 2010
bella what do you mean DFW 2 years?
whats dfw?
bella
Feb 13, 2010
dallas/fort worth intl airport. 2 year probationary period for new employees.
orbit
Feb 13, 2010
Thanks, Bella!
aaron
Feb 13, 2010
jake plz send me the study guide for the interview ty so much god bless
aaron
Feb 13, 2010
forgot to type my email haha aarontnguyen@yahoo.com thank you again and gud luck to all
orbit
Feb 14, 2010
Hi Bella!
Can you tell me a little bit about the study guide they are talking about. What does the airport assessment consist of. what kind of question do they ask. My other question would be about the USAJOBS resume. On the resume I choose to only accept fulltime employment unstead of partime. Do you think I should change it to partime. The reason I ask is because I’ve been reading commments that they start you off as a partime, and with time you’ll become a fulltime. When you applied did you specified to be hired as a fulltime employee or partime or both. Thanks for your time, God Bless you!!!
bella
Feb 15, 2010
orbit,
you might need to get that info from jake because i didnt have a study guide or anything. it consists of a color test, panel interview, amongst a few other things. it’s not hard at all! i wouldnt stress about it. i would definately change it to part-time because the majority of the positions offered (i heard) are only hiring new part-time employees. Soon after you will probably be full-time.
orbit
Feb 15, 2010
Thanks Bella! I really appreciate your help!
Brad
Feb 15, 2010
JAK,
Can you send me your “study guide” at colonelrebb@aol.com . I have just started the entire process over the weekend, I completed the application, and faxed in the 2811 and 2812 forms and they notified me they received them within a few mins. Got another email saying I qualify for the computer testing but no word on when it would be scheduled. Do you think I should contact someone at the airport I am interested in to feel them out on how fast they are looking to fill the spot? Its a local airport in Mississippi, not very busy at all, I was actually surprised they had a vacancy at all…Ha
Anonymous
Feb 16, 2010
FYI,
Anonymous
Feb 16, 2010
Just to let you guys know, you do not need a study guide for the airport assessment. It is common sense and basic communication skills, this is nothing you can study for, either you have it or you don’t.
Anonymous
Feb 16, 2010
BELLA ……..hI JUST WONDERING WHAT PHASE ARE U in on the dashboard?
bella
Feb 16, 2010
im done. start orientation and training in like 11 days.
anonymous #2
Feb 17, 2010
let us know how the orientation and training goes Bella… I heard that you have to take classes for 2 weeks, and you must pass all the exams in order to get the job.
Anonymous
Feb 17, 2010
anonymous #2
you will pass your tests.
yes you do have to go to class for 2 weeks…but the exams they give are based on the traning you receive juts pay atentin in class no reason why you couldnt pass the exams if you already passed the cbt
bella
Feb 17, 2010
lol yea not worried about them. im confident and study well. ill do fine. thanks and i will let you guys know.
Sunita
Feb 17, 2010
Hello Everyone,
I will be taking the TSA Security Officer test tomorrow 2/18/10. I was told that they will be testing ones ability to recognise x-rays and english. Is this correct? Can you please provide some information on what to expect for the test or how can I prepare myself. What was the test about?
Thanks
Sunita
Anonymous
Feb 17, 2010
Sunita simple english grammer punctuation if you did ok in high school should pass easily no trick questions just good old fashion english nothing you can study for you either have it or not..same with the x=ray if its not there its simply not there
tracy
Feb 17, 2010
I’m going for my cbt test on friday, any helpfull hint. thanks
tracy
Feb 17, 2010
Jake i would sure appreciate one of those study guide.tbodden910@aol.com. thanks
lisee85
Feb 17, 2010
Are any of the Skecher shoes appropriate for the TSO position?
jake
Feb 17, 2010
to tracy
yes take your time on the test you should still have plenty of time..you may not think you have extra time but you will…before you know it when you look at the clock your going to be wow ok now i have extra time let me go over my answers
on the x-ray part if you look at the image your going to be like omg i cant see it dont take a guess it means simply its not there.trust me
there are no trick questions on any of the test!!!!..personally i consider the test high school level..its not real real easy its or hard just average test..i figure tsa wants to higher people who are avergae thinkers or smarter
good luck you will do fine read the questions.. carefully
Anonymous
Feb 17, 2010
Skecher shoes no
bella
Feb 17, 2010
jake! dont forget to let me know when you hear something else!
jak
Feb 18, 2010
bella i wont forget i will keep you updated thanks for your concern
Travis
Feb 18, 2010
jake can you send me the assessment study guide/info? ts82177@hotmail.com
my dashboard says invited to airport assessment but I havent heard when yet
tracy
Feb 18, 2010
Thanks for the heads up Jake,would u say the test is equivalent with a high school act test.would really like to take a look at that study guide if u don’t mind. thank u
Robin
Feb 21, 2010
I am scheduled for an airport assessment. I have applied to more than one airport but definitely have my preferred location in mind. Should I hold out for that one or take the first position offered? Does anyone know how long you must stay in your first assignment before you can transfer?
Jesse
Feb 21, 2010
How long is the wait before you take your airport assesment? My e-86 forms are complete and it’s been a month now. I appiled for one airport in California.
Robin
Feb 21, 2010
Jesse, From the time I saw it on the dashboard till the time I got a phone call was about 10 weeks. I think it varies though.
Robin
Feb 21, 2010
When they called me, I was scheduled right then for the assessment two weeks later.
Tommy
Feb 21, 2010
Hi, can anyone tell me. I have been waiting for the credit check since December 4,2009. My credit isnt perfect, but I dont have any deliquent balances. And then if they would be declining, my position because of the credit check, wouldnt they notify me? or at least on the dashboard, but process stopped?
anonymous #2
Feb 21, 2010
all you guys are asking questions that i have already been answered on this forum already, you guys should try reading all the comments before asking a question.
Ricky
Feb 21, 2010
anonymous #2, the first thing is that you are not saying who your talking about. The second thing is that procedures change on a regular basis, so what was said at an eariler time, doesnt mean that it applies currently. So there is nothing wrong with asking the same question, as the answer could have changed.
anonymous #2
Feb 22, 2010
ricky i wasn’t talking to you
Robin
Feb 21, 2010
I am scheduled for an airport assessment. I have applied to more than one airport but definitely have my preferred location in mind. Should I hold out for that one or take the first position offered? Does anyone know how long you must stay in your first assignment before you can transfer?
bella
Feb 13, 2010
dallas/fort worth intl airport. 2 year probationary period for new employees.
Robin
Feb 22, 2010
Thanks Bella. I did find out that you can transfer 90 days after you complete your training. It’s not an easy or sure thing though. Your current airport has to be willing to let you go, depending on their need and the airport you want to transfer to has to have an opening and want you. Also, after you have been in position a year, you can job swap. You can literally swap with someone else who wants your location if you both have the same qualifications. Once we are employees, we can go to the employee area on the website and see who wants to swap.
Non
Feb 23, 2010
Hi Jake or anyone please e-mail me nonseeus@yahoo.com study guide computerized test and study guide for the assessment. I’m going to take computerized test this wednesday 24,2010 very nervouse. Thank you very much
Non
Feb 23, 2010
Hi Jake or anyone please e-mail me nonseeus@yahoo.com study guide computerized test and study guide for the assessment. I’m going to take computerized test this wednesday 24,2010 very nervouse. Thank you very much
scott
Feb 23, 2010
Hi Guys! I am on a list for Laguardia airport but want to get on another airport list even though that airport is not hiring. Can I apply for the second airport and get on a waiting list in case they hire?
SM
Feb 23, 2010
Hi All:
Can anyone please let me know what is the airport assessment test is about. I credit is being check ringt now. I would not have a problem with that and anticipate a quick response. Any advice on the airport assessment is much appreciate. Thanks
SM
Anonymous
Feb 23, 2010
Hi All:
Can anyone please let me know what is the airport assessment test is about. I credit is being check ringt now. I would not have a problem with that and anticipate a quick response. Any advice on the airport assessment is much appreciate. Thanks
SM
j
Feb 23, 2010
HELLO, TO EVERYONE IT MAY CONCERN THERE IS NO STUDY GUIDE FOR THE COMPUTER BASED TEST. THE AIRPORT ASSESMENT, YOU DON’T NEED A STUDY GUIDE IT’S ALL VERBAL COMMUCATION SKILLS, IF YOU CAN ANWSER QEUSTIONS YOU’LL BE FINE. OH BY THE IF BEEN THROUGH THE WHOLE PROCESS IM KNOW IN THE READY POOL.
P.S THERE IS NOTHING TO WORRY ABOUT, EVERYTHING FOR ME UP TO THIS POINT HAS BEEN A BREEZE…….TOTAL TIME OF PROCESS IT WILL BE TWO MONTHS TOMMOROW, TO THE DATE.
SteveO
Feb 24, 2010
Hey ya’ll, I passed all my tests before my medical. I take my medical this thursday. Does anyone know how long it will take approx. for them to call me for my orientation after my medical? Im applying to LAX.
Anonymous
Feb 24, 2010
My husband applied for an airport that is due to open the end of May. We are currently in the credit check process. I am curious if it being a new airport affects the hiring process. In other words, do they [over] hire initially and create a labor pool with additional workers immediately, or will that number build up after the initial hire? Because it is a new airport, is it more likely that assuming he makes it through the screening process, he will start training soon after as part of the opening crew? Thank you.
YO
Feb 24, 2010
SM…dont be too sure. I have excellent credit and I have been waiting a month and a half. Still no email, response or update on my candidate dashboard. I’m kind of pissed…
SteveO
Feb 24, 2010
Hey Jake and Bella, u both applied to LAX too it seems! I think I am right behind u both. I passed my airport assesment test on feb 9th, and take my medical this thursday feb 25th. Will I get a call soon after my medical? And as far as my credit goes, I have a perfect score, but have a normal credit card debt just over $7500. I must have passed cuz my credit check is checked off on my dashboard as passed/completed.
Hopeful
Feb 24, 2010
They keep calling me to tell me to fax my 2811 and 2812 forms, even though I sent them two weeks ago. I called HRAccess after the first call, and the rep stated that they have my forms on record, and that its just an error that they are calling me for them. They said they would try to get me off the call list, but if it happened again to call back and let them know. Kind of annoying, but at least I know they have my things for the credit check.
silverback
Feb 24, 2010
Hello everyone iv been on the orientation stage for a little over 2 weeks does anybody know when they might all me?
thanks
SteveO
Feb 24, 2010
hey silverback, how long did it take after ur medical before u moved onto the orientation part? I take my medical tomorrow.
silverback
Feb 24, 2010
stevO it too my 1 month someairports take 1 week others take 3 months it various but for me 1 month
silverback
Feb 24, 2010
who here is in the orientation stage ? and for how long uv been there!!!
david
Feb 24, 2010
Are we nerds?? That new movie “She’s Out of My League” The story is about a nerdy guy working for the TSA trying to date a hot chick. I hope this movie doesnt give us a bad rap like the “Mall Cops”
silverback
Feb 25, 2010
David i dont think mall cops gave up a bad rap for one thing tsa officers are not security guards or “mall cops” or does tsa work around malls .tsa are federal sworn officers munch more important tsa agents also get alot better pay and federal benefits. hopefully the movie She’s Out of My League will give us positive feedback
lets hope
david
Feb 25, 2010
The movie preview doesn’t look like it. It shows him working at the airport wearing a TSA uniform and all of his coworkers look like nerds too.
The movie bio reads “Kirk, an average Joe, can’t believe his luck. Though he’s stuck in a seemingly dead-end job as an airport security agent, against all odds, Molly, a successful and outrageously gorgeous babe, has fallen for him. Not only is Kirk stunned, but his friends, family and his ex-girlfriend, too. Now he has to figure out how to make the relationship work, even though he’d be the first to admit she’s totally out of his league”
Anonymous
Feb 25, 2010
how long does the credit check take??????
Anonymous
Feb 25, 2010
My husband was asked to submit the credit check forms before he ever took the computerized test. So, if you go by that date, it’s been 5 weeks. If they didn’t start the credit check process until after he took the test, then we have been in the credit check since Jan. 30th., nearly 4 weeks. We have very little on our credit to check. If you will read through this forum, you will see that there are all kinds of variables, and very little seems consistent in the process. Many airports, many variables. The best advice is to just sit tight.
silverback
Feb 25, 2010
david im cool with tsa being a dead end job in the begining but not anymore
the color of the uniform is blue now more like law enforcement with a badge as opposed to before when it was a while screeners were just titled screeners now screeners are tso’s.also alot of people dont know that most tso’s have veterans from iraq afghnistan,,also alot of screener were lawenforcement officers..so its ok let them make the movie..making fun of screeners there actually making fun of alot of war veterans
ladies and gentle men i rest my case
Hopeful
Feb 25, 2010
Update, I passed my credit check today (4 weeks after passing the CBT) and informed to start the SF-86 forms before I go to the airport assessment. Now, just to wait for the call to schedule it.
SteveO
Feb 25, 2010
Hey ya’ll, I took my medical today. Let ya know when I get a call to start my orientation. But keep in mind, the timing is different with everyone.
scott
Feb 25, 2010
Silverback you are correct. I am a recently retired police detective and want to start a second career as a tso and start on a second pension.
silverback
Feb 25, 2010
scott have u applied already for tsa?
what state did you serve law enforcement officer?
i want to hear this from a law enforcement officer view point what do you think about tsa? your personal opinion
orbit
Feb 25, 2010
Hi Bella!
On the SF86 form there is a section at the end where it ask if you want to submit any certificates or resume. Did you submitted a cover letter, resume or anything related. if they call you from a particular airport to do the airport assessment, it doesn’t mean that you are going to be assigned to work there if they hired you. Is it just the airport assessment that you do there, and it applies to all the airports that you applied. My finally question is: how long did it take for you up to this point? I just submtted my SF86, do they go over the form at the airport assessment? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
scott
Feb 26, 2010
Silverback, I retired after 20 years of law enforcement in New York. I have never heard anyone compare the tsa as “Mall Cop” or think of the position as a dead end job run by a bunch of nerds. I guess it might depend what airport or state you work in because New York takes the security in the airports pretty serious. I just passed the computer test and waiting for the credit check.
silverback
Feb 26, 2010
scott welcome aboard tsa thank you for your service
david
Feb 26, 2010
The movie trailer with the TSA guy “She’s Out of My League” http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gvYmZ5IA1hM
Anonymous
Feb 26, 2010
Yes, Scott, thank you! Hey, hopeful, where will your interview be at? Have they told you? Is it at the airport you are applying for?
Anonymous
Feb 27, 2010
what does eOrientation, ‘in progress’ mean?
silverback
Feb 27, 2010
Anonymous
it means its only a matter of time before they call you to start
did you get that message? eOrientation?
silverback
Feb 27, 2010
Anonymous what does eOrientation, ‘in progress’ mean
are u there now??
bella
Feb 27, 2010
sorry guys ive been moving! i start Orientation Monday so i’ll let you all know how it goes!!
silverback
Feb 27, 2010
BELLA I ALREADY KNOW HOW IT GOES!!! because iv been there and done that
consider me a tso veteran
Anonymous
Feb 27, 2010
thanks
yes. my dashboard status has ready pool, check, eOrientation, InProcess.
Anonymous
Feb 27, 2010
q. so if im readypool: check, eOrientation:InProcess,
im out of the readypool and in a more advanced stage?
thanks
gorillasinthemist
Feb 27, 2010
Hi Anonymous
how long have u been out of the ready pool? your just like me iv been in the eorientation for a while now. where did you apply?
Anonymous
Feb 27, 2010
my dashboard was updated this week.
applied to los angeles.
q. how long is ‘awhile now’?
its my understanding that the application stays in play for 6-months.
my app is now about 3-months old.
gorillasinthemist
Feb 27, 2010
Anonymous iv been in the orientation stage 1 week now
when did you applY? for tsa?
SteveO
Feb 27, 2010
Anonymous-how long after ur medical was ur orientation checked off on ur dashboard? I too applied for LAX and took my medical 2 days ago. But my airport assesment is still not checked off and says in process. I passed my airport assesment on feb 9th.
Anonymous
Feb 27, 2010
‘how long after ur medical was ur orientation checked off on ur dashboard?’
approx 3-weeks
c
Feb 27, 2010
How strict are they with their background checks and what not???? They say to disclose everything within a 10 year period…. Does this include when you were a minor???? I have a possesion of marijuana charge about 9 years ago when I was 16 yrs old, but have since completed a bachelors in Homeland Security with a minor in police studies????? Any thoughts??????
Will
Feb 28, 2010
What are the chances of being hired if you are a “senior citizen”, say in the 55 – 60 year old range? Physical condition OK with no other problems. Took the computer test yesterday and passed.
j
Feb 28, 2010
@ will, I’d say if you cant pass the physical that they give you you’ll be fine.
They have you do a lot of different things like squating the duckwalk and of course hearing vision and stuff like that.
Anonymous
Feb 28, 2010
C: ‘How strict are they with their background checks and what not???? They say to disclose everything within a 10 year period…. Does this include when you were a minor????’
Im not sure how deep the background checks go. The SF86 form require s 10-years of employment, education, and residence history. Im sure any
criminal background checks will go as far back as as you do.
I have another question for anyone with tsa experience.
I have completed my background check and my dashboard readypool status is: checked
If i turn down an offer, will i be removed from the readypool?
Does my background check, qualify me for other jobs requireing a clearance?
thanks
Jesse
Feb 28, 2010
I’m 59 and a retired Police Officer of 30 years. Similar to the 20 year Vet from NY..As long as I am healty enough to pass the Medical and Physicsl, us old timers should be given the opportunity. Over the hill, but eager to begin a new career with TSA.
Brad
Feb 28, 2010
So I applied Feb 14, took the CBT on the 19th and passed, accepted the contengent offer and now the dashboard is telling me my credit check is in process…How long does the credit check normally take…I have perfect credit so I’m not really worried about it, but I did fax in the forms for the credit check right when I applied, Should I have waited until after the CBT and contengent offer??? How long did the credit check take for you guys????
Thanks for the help in advance!!!
J>B
Mar 01, 2010
brad, you’re on the right path all the stuff right up until the credit check goes pretty fast, but you will probably wait anywhere from a month to three months on you credit check regardless of how good it is.Then things speed back up and when you get to your background check you’ll probably wait another one to three months. This is a very slow process, basically expect to wait if you just applied last month dont expect to start working anytime soon, but everybody’s experience is different. Mines went pretty quickly I applied almost two months ago to the date and have been waiting on my background check for a week and a half. So thats fast but if look at some of the post up above you’ll see people that apllied over five six months ago that are still waiting on the CBT so all I can tell you is just hold on its a long trip.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2010
how does the drug and medical screen go??? what do they do???
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2010
Anyone here goin to Nashvilles Airport????? I been waitin on the credit check for bout a week also and it seems to take awile from what im reading….Can anyone tell me what to expect at the airport assessment?????
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2010
I cannot stress enough – take the time to read through this forum! It’s an eye opener, well worth the time, and gives you a very good idea of expectations and how variable this process can be. From what I have taken from reading it, I gather the assessment includes the following: interview, fingerprint, color test, followed by physical and background check. We are still and have been in the credit check for over a month now.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2010
Oh, and the drug test is taken at the physical. Pee test from what I have read.
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2010
ok i read all that now your sayin they are gonna do all that at the assessment????? I thought that the assessment consisted of interview and color test only and then you complete all the backround stuff?????? are you goin to Nashville?
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2010
DOES ANYONE KNOW IF THE ASSESSMENT IS DONE DO THEY SEND YOU TO THE MEDICAL AND DRUG SCREEN THE SAME DAY AS THE ASSESSMENT??????
Philip Hoang
Mar 02, 2010
Hello everyone,
I’ve been in the credit check for over 2 months..well since nov 20, 09. I faxed in the 2811/12 forms about 3 times. I just wanted to be sure they have the forms on file and apparently they already have the forms for some time.
I called in couple times to find out why it’s taking so long and they said it’s depend person to person and they can’t give you a definite answer. Well I come to find out that my forms are not even uploaded to the ssytem to be checked. And I asked when will it be uploaded he said until one of the recruiters decide to upload those. And I don’t know when that’s gonna be.
I don’t know.. I think I have a slim chance of being picked. I have good credit but I’m weary of this process. Should I ask to talk to the recruiter?
JR
Mar 02, 2010
Is there anyone who has applied to the Fresno International Airport?
If so, where are you in the process?
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2010
Anybody applied at LAX if so when did you apply ?month year etc and where are u in the process ?
thanks
Anonymous
Mar 02, 2010
Just got his results. Apparently, if you have much of anything on your past credit history, you will not get the job. We had very little. He failed. Good luck to the rest of you. He has been unemployed due to a plant close and is 51 yrs. old. I don’t know what we are going to do now.
SteveO
Mar 02, 2010
Anonymous,I applied for LAX back in July 2009, just took my medical last week. What about u?
Jesse
Mar 02, 2010
For JR,
I applied for Fresno and am in the airport assesment phase. My E-86 is complete and am have been waiting. I applied in Dec 2009.
How about you?
ann
Mar 03, 2010
Bella or silverback
How is the first day of training? What is expected of you? what’s the process like?
You start as part-time do they ever let you all go full-time. Also how long does it take till you get a pay increase?
JR
Mar 03, 2010
Jesse,
I accepted my contengent offer 2 1/2 weeks ago and I’m currectly in the credit check process. How was your overall credit and how long did your credit check take…if you don’t mind me asking?
Louis
Mar 03, 2010
passed the test september of last year, credit check started last october, until now it’s still in process it’s been over 4 months, I don’t have any debt I don’t know why it’s taking so long…
david
Mar 03, 2010
my credit check took only 5 days
Jesse
Mar 03, 2010
JR,
It took approx two weeks to clear my credit check..My fical score is 750+.
I’ve been in limbo since Jan and am waiting for my airport assessment.
My E-86 is complete, so if you can go on line,download the forms and complete a draft. It will save some time, but time we all have in the hiring process.
Good Luck
Anonymous
Mar 04, 2010
ready pool status is: check on my dashboard.
but the date is 1/1/1900. wtf?
anyone else have a ready pool status = check and dated 1/1/1900?
silverback
Mar 04, 2010
Hi Anonymous
I ACTUALLY HAVE 1/1/1900 on my dashboard
but under orieentation initaited
where didyou apply? how long was your process?
bella
Mar 04, 2010
mine said that too guys but as soon as got my orientation date set it changed. orientation is going great
SteveO
Mar 04, 2010
Bella, did u apply for LAX?
silverback
Mar 04, 2010
bella i hope they call me im on the orientation stage on dash board
ann
Mar 04, 2010
what test do you have to take in training?
YO
Mar 04, 2010
so i have excellent credit…i’ve been in the credit check phase for 2 months now! ugh…anybody in the same boat as me? i just applied to two new airports yesterday, just cause this part is taking SO long for the two airports i applied to 2 months ago!!! ughhhh!
david
Mar 04, 2010
I just got a call to take the airport assessment next week. So far the whole process has taken only 2 months. I was told to wear business attire. Wish me luck
silverback
Mar 04, 2010
iM WAY PAST THE READY POOL IM ON THE ORIENTAION STAGE
well for me it was i gues it depends on your interviewers
OHHH good luck david on your assestment
its a peace of cake
Jesse
Mar 04, 2010
David,
What Airport are you going to take your Airport Assesment?
david
Mar 04, 2010
Atlanta, and they said the starting pay is $13.90 with premium on nights and holidays
rich
Mar 04, 2010
can u file an appeal if u failed a background check i was told that u couldnt
bella
Mar 04, 2010
no DFW, dallas/fort worth, i love it so far
silverback
Mar 04, 2010
rich
you could probabley file an appeal but it will take months if anot year just to get an answer..by that time you would probabley have to start over
what happned?
Anonymous
Mar 04, 2010
bella iv been on the initiate orientation stage for a while now
what are the odds i will get the call?
billy jean
Mar 04, 2010
just wanted to say thanks to everyone posting. It has been so helpful since this is such a long process, especialy since the site does not say much about the time you will need to wait.
I applied to a small airport BZN and I am in the airport assesment stage (since early January) and I was wondering if they are required to call me for the airport assesment? I was wondering if they had too many applicants in the hiring window if they just left the others in limbo or if they give everyone who qualifies an assesment? I am not sure if anyone here has any insight on this but I thought I would throw it out there.
Thanks for your help
J>B
Mar 04, 2010
billyjean,
I was rcently in you shoes waiting on my airport assesment, if I were you I would’nt wait around for the airport to contact you, do like i did and call them and you might get lucky. I only waited about three days for my assesment after finishing my creditcheck ….hope this helps.
billy jean
Mar 04, 2010
Thanks for the quick response J>B,
Do you mean call the TSA (TSA HR Acess number) or do you mean try to call BZN airport directly? Thanks for the clarification!
Thanks for your help!
ann
Mar 05, 2010
I guess no one on this forum has been hired and knows what training is like.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2010
ann …………….training is like being in a college class only difference instead of teachers you have trainers
bella
Mar 05, 2010
ann, read my comments…doing it now..
J>B
Mar 05, 2010
Yes, billy jean call the airport directly they will give you the number to the human resources people were they do the assessment
Jesse
Mar 05, 2010
JR,
Have you read the person who called the airport directly? She got lucky. What is your feelings on this? Stay put and wait or call them? It has been only 2 1/2 months for me since the start of my application. ANYBODY ELSE OUT THERE APPLIED FOR FRESNO INTERNATIONAL IN CALIFORNIA ?
JR
Mar 05, 2010
Jesse,
My feeling is that I would call the help desk and inquire on who is to be contacting you to set up your assesment date and maybe they can do it for you. If they can’t, then ask if they can give you the name and number of who you need to contact. If that doesn’t work, then I would call directly to the Fresno Airport and ask to speak to the person that does the scheduling.
It’s been a little over 3 weeks since I’ve been on my credit check. My fica isn’t nearly as high as yours but at 680 its not bad either. Let me know…
Jesse
Mar 05, 2010
JR,
Have you applied with any other Airports? Since I live in Los Banos, so that is the nearest airport that advertised for TSO.
I don’t want to rock the boat and call the airport. I’ll give it a few more weeks.
I have two job interviews pending..
Micheal
Mar 05, 2010
I have the airport assessment in a couple of weeks and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what to expect. Also, I was wondering what to wear to the assessment. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Mike
Mar 05, 2010
I’m currently waiting on the Airport Assessment and I was just curious about something.
I’ve applied to multiple airports but is the speed of getting invited based on the primary airport? I ask because my primary airport is smaller than some of the other ones but is closest to my house.
About how long does it take to get moved from part-time to full-time once hired?
JR
Mar 05, 2010
Jesse
Fresno is the only airport I’ve applied at. I live in Oakhurst, about 40 mile north of Fresno, but I currectly work in Fresno. I don’t think anyone would fault you for checking in on your status as long as you conduct your conversation in a professional manner.
Anonymous
Mar 05, 2010
We are appealing the decision against my husband concerning our credit check. We have read that 80% of the people who do appeal due to credit check denial win their appeal. My husband is confident we can and should win. Has anyone else been through the appeals process? What was your result and what can you tell me about it? Thank you.
SteveO
Mar 06, 2010
Does anyone know if as a new TSA employee, within our first year of employment, are we allowed to request days off for non paid vacation if we let them know in advance just like a regular job?
rich
Mar 06, 2010
anonymous how do you appeal? and did you get an email saying that you were no longer in consideration for the job opening? cause i did. At first i was told that i can appeal the decision, but then the email didn’t say anything about me being able to appeal the decision and then when i called up again they said that i couldn’t appeal the decision. maybe i can appeal it when i receive the letter through the mail.. whenever that is.. im moving on anyway
A
Mar 06, 2010
I would thiink that appealing would not get you anywhere….. Jut makes you look like a complainer, who thinks they are always in the right….. I doubt that would really get you the job. I think they would just disqualify you somewhere else down the line…. If you don’t get accepted why keep fighting the process??? Seems like a waste, and If i were the manager I would not hire you even if you did appeal… Just my opinion
david
Mar 06, 2010
I am with the last poster. You should just look at another job if you fail the credit check.
rich
Mar 06, 2010
i disagree these people get paid to read appeals that is their job description
Anonymous
Mar 06, 2010
Does anyone know that if you get declined at any point during the process, do they notify you via email?
david
Mar 07, 2010
They also told me at the airport assessment that i passed the initial credit check that they do another more though credit check as you progress
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2010
Have a wierd senerio, the time line on my candidate dashboard shows the credit check “in process’ while the upper right application status says “process stopped”. Any ideas of where I stand? have not recieved any e-mails from TSA. Thanks
rich
Mar 07, 2010
that’s the same thing that happened to me you will receive a email soon saying that you are no longer in consideration for the job.
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2010
Rich…I did have a situation on my credit report that has since been resolved. Do you know if this decision can be appealed? thanks
rich
Mar 07, 2010
i think that you can appeal if they send you a initial determination letter, which i believe everyone gets if you fail the credit check or back ground check but i am not sure yet, because i have not received that letter yet. But i was told that you will know the exact reason to why they stopped the process, but if you can appeal it or not is up to them. let me know what happens
Anonymous
Mar 07, 2010
will do, thank you Rich
orbit
Mar 07, 2010
Hey Michael,
I have a question for you. How long did it take for them to call you after submitting the e86 forms?. I submitted my forms about 2 weeks ago, and I haven’t received a call for the airport assessment. Do they call you or email you for the airport assessment?. Thanks for your time! and good luck with your assessment!
rich
Mar 07, 2010
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/layers/hazmat/notification.shtm
tasha
Mar 08, 2010
hello i applied at BWI in baltimore md and i am also in the eOrientation stage too… anyone thats already in training how is it is it hard wat do u do… i jus really want them to call so i can start but i jus gotta continue to wait
J>B
Mar 08, 2010
finally in orientation stage only one more step and thats getting hired its been a long trip, well not that long only about two and half months but it feels a lot longer than that. if my process stays at its current speed i should be getting a call in a matter of days …thanks to everyone that helped with your commments and replys.
SteveO
Mar 08, 2010
Does anyone know why the dashboard is kind of behind? I took my airport assesment on feb 9th, passed, then took my medical last week. But my dashboard still has a blue star above airport assesment. Will I get more check marks after my medical clears?
SteveO
Mar 08, 2010
…..I have dates when I completed the airport test, e86, and medical. But they have no check marks yet.
david
Mar 08, 2010
SteveO, at the airport assesment, Did they ask alot of those crazy questions like ” Describe a situation in which you were able to use persuasion to successfully convince someone to see things your way” ??
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2010
ANYBODY ON THE eOrientation Initiated PHASE? if so how long have you been on it?
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2010
ANYBODY ON THE eOrientation Initiated PHASE? if so how long have you been on it?
Anonymous
Mar 08, 2010
tasha howlong have u been on the eorientation stage?
does anybody know what that means?
JPC
Mar 09, 2010
I have been in the e-Orientation stage for about two months now.. applied for SAN-san diego…. anybody have an idea if this is normal or if I should be worried
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
JPC
after hearing how long you have been on that stage im starting to worry myself iv been on the e-Orientation stage 1 month now.
anybody else on this forum with the same problem?
JPC
Mar 09, 2010
Where airport did u apply to?
JPC
Mar 09, 2010
*****what airport did you apply to?
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
JPC
I applied for lax
so what do you figure is going on?
JPC
Mar 09, 2010
I really dont know, i emailed HR access today and hopefully they will let me know whats up, but i called about a month ago and the girl didn’t sound to knowledgeable, she just said that I am waiting for a call from the actual airport…..i already knew that… I wish they had numbers for the specific airports we apply to so we can find out whats going on at the airport… not just a hot-line were once we are in eOrientation they cant tell us anything
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
JPC
customer service always tell us things we already know its almost useless to call them this sitting and waiting really sucks. being in the ready pool and initiate orientation seems to be the same almost a dead end
unless someone here can prove me wrong its feels the same 50 /50 chance at being called…
JPC
Mar 09, 2010
U are 100% right, “dead end”…. my only answer would be a hiring freeze.
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
JPC
you pray for me i will pray for you and the rest of this forum that we might all get hired
amen
JPC
Mar 09, 2010
Amen!
J>B
Mar 09, 2010
Wow, just got off the phone with TSA setting up orientation date. only two days after completing my background check. looks like im finished with this whole process all i have to do now is make it threw training which i start on monday ……litle info on me apllied for orf norfolk,va about two months ago, hope the rest of you guys stuff goes this smooth, if you have in questions im here
tasha
Mar 09, 2010
I’ve been in this phase for 2 months
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
J>B
va…. must really need people asap here in california things are stalling
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
tasha
where did you apply and when?
SteveO
Mar 09, 2010
Hey guys, the news said the airports are in need of screeners and LAX was #2 on the list. So I think we all will get hired quicker as the summer approaches. But I know we will believe that when it happens lol.
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
SteveO thanks for the good news thers hope maybe we will have a class together soon…
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
Hello whats the difference between (ready pool) and (eOrientation Initiated)?
anybody please answer
JPC
Mar 09, 2010
really nothing… i was went right through the ready pool, after my back ground check was finished i had a check mark above ready pool and a blue star above eOrientation ready…. either way we are waiting for that phone call saying we start training…
JPC
Mar 09, 2010
I dont think its right, that I cant make any traveling plans because I never know when im going to get the phone call from San Diego Airport to start training. So my summer vacation with the family is on hold… they need to change it so that we arnt just sitting around waiting for them, when we could find other jobs or be doing other things with our lives… dont get me wrong I really want to work for TSA…. just don’t approve of how the hiring process goes…
tasha
Mar 09, 2010
Im sorry i was on this phase since feb 18 and today i got the call to start orientation on the 25th f April…im so excited….i applied on usajobs.gov and i applied at the end of august last year
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
tasha
where did you apply what airport?
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
tasha where u on the (eorientation phase) for 1 or 2 months? and where id you apply?
tasha
Mar 09, 2010
I was on the eorientation phases since feb 18 and i applied to BWI AIRPORT in Maryland
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
tasha i read your in baltimore
no wonder its alot faster in the east coast i notice
here in the west coast its alot slower
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
tasha anything i can do to help speed the process or it doesnt matter??? just sit and wait?
tasha
Mar 09, 2010
NOPE JUST GOTTA WAIT IT OUT
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
First of all, ours is concerning our credit check, not background check. That could be different, I have no idea. I had a friend who is a retired LEO direct me to a link for my info concerning clearance checks, and there are acceptable reasons for a certain amount of undesirable marks on your credit report. Those included a layoff, which is what the one negative on our credit report was due to. It also stated that 80% of those who appeal the negative determination due to their credit report win their appeal. To us, that makes it worth a shot. Complainer? No. But, if you have legitimate reasons for what little is on your credit report and can give a good explanation for how it got there, it’s only fair that they give it consideration.
Anonymous
Mar 09, 2010
Anonymous, if it says “process stopped” on your dashboard, then they have found a problem and you are no longer being screened. We know that because we called and talked to someone when it happened to us. And, yes, your credit is actually checked once during the initial process, and then twice during your probationary period. I find it disturbing that two of you would throw someone out of the screening process and tell that not to waste time appealing simply because of something fairly insignificant on their credit report. You think they will find something down the line anyways? Because of what? One bad credit mark? There is nothing on his background check of question. He hasn’t even had but one traffic ticket in over ten years! No questionable characters in his background, nothing. There is a Representative from Wisconsin that is currently proposing that companies not be allowed to use a credit check against you for a job. I think that makes sense. Rarely should the credit check have anything to do with your worthiness for a job position. There are some exceptions.
SteveO
Mar 10, 2010
Can you be disqualified with TSA if u have a fantastic credit score, but have just normal credit card debt?
A
Mar 10, 2010
I am not saying that you are a complainer just that it makes one look like a complainer or that they are always right….. For example, we shouldn’t be disqualified because we were laid off or this reason or that reason… just makes one look like the are making excuses… You have to think in terms of management. If that person were to miss a day of work what excuse… Well it wasn’t my fault because this reason or that reason… or if they missed a gun, knife, or something else during screening… Well it wasn’t my fault cause this reason or that reason… You fill in the blanks…. That’s just my opinion…. Plus if the hiring process takes 2 to 6 months imagine how long the appeals process will take, and then you still have to get through the rest of the process (another 2 to 6 months)…. It just seems like a waste, especially if you are already unemployed….It seems more logical to me to look for another job (anything to pay the bills) rather than putting all your hopes and effort into one job… I am not trying to be rude, but again it’s just my opinion. Anyways good luck with your appeals process, and let us know how it goes….
SteveO
Mar 10, 2010
Ok ya’ll, I just got an email saying that my medical information is being reviewed.
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2010
Layoffs aren’t excuses, they are facts that go along with 20 years of working at a plant. Obviously, the TSA doesn’t see a job layoff as an excuse, either, or they wouldn’t have it stated on their site that one is a legitimate reason why someone may have a negative mark on their credit rating. No, he isn’t currently employed. He is 51 years old and the plant closed last year. This is our hope for the future. There isn’t a whole lot else out there. If they choose not to hire him over something out of his control, they will be missing out on a trustworthy individual who is dependable and hard working. He has 35 years without a break in employment. Even during layoffs he managed to find work most often. But, not this time. It’s tough out there. You know, I look at this from a completely different angle. To me, if we are willing to give up that easily, we don’t deserve the job. If you read down the whole of the forum, you will find that many found it wasn’t worth their time. So, in your way of thinking, someone like that could possibly be a poor employee. Who says they would think being thorough on the job was worth the time it takes?
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2010
Thank you for contacting the TSA HRAccess Help Desk. Please call the Help Desk for further assistance on eOrientation/Training issues. Per TSA hiring records it shows you were offered a position on either 3-2 or 3-3 but you did not accept it.
TJ
Mar 10, 2010
So, I am thinking I am screwed. Have been on the credit check for six weeks now and also see in the top right-hand corner of the candidate dashboard it says process stopped. I believe I saw a previous post stating that if you see the process stopped, you have been more than likely disqualified. Does anyone know if this is true? Unfortunately, it would not surprise me, my credit is not that great.
Thanks
Jesse
Mar 10, 2010
I personally believe that anyone who makes an appleal to TSA has nothing to loose. Time is what we all have, so I say go for it. The entire process takes from 4-8 months, depending on the airport. Good Luck to all…Jobs are quite scarce, especially in California. I’ve been unemployed for approx 7 months. Wallmart will not even hire me as a greeter. What’s up with that?
Jesse
Mar 10, 2010
opps, Appeal…I can spell
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2010
TJ
your credit doesnt have to be great my credit is not that great god knows i owe money in all sorts of credit cards tsa either madeca mistake or they found something on your credit from your past
and to those who think they should move on in the process go ahead and appeal it you have nothing to lose thats what appeals are for
TJ
Mar 10, 2010
So what does it mean when the candidate dashboard says process stopped? For me it stopped on the credit portion, so does that basically mean I am done?
TJ
Mar 10, 2010
I do not have a red X on the credit portion, it is still a star, but it does say Application Status:Process Stopped!
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2010
TJ
yes according to tsa your are done and did not make it
but if you feel its an error call them call the help desk
unless u have serious credit debt or are in default then they have reason to stop it
but if they dont call and find out
Anonymous
Mar 10, 2010
tj u need to find out why its stopped because if the star still says in process then your in process
thats wierd call them then let me know what happens
PF
Mar 10, 2010
TJ….I am in the same boat you are in. Star in time line and processed stopped in upper right. Let me know what you find out. I would really like to continue the process. Thanks
TJ
Mar 10, 2010
PF…
Back at ya! Let me know if you hear anything as well…
rich
Mar 10, 2010
for those who has the process stopped will receive an email saying TSA Application Status Update, and that you will not receive further consideration under this vacancy announcement. I have a star on background check but process stopped on the right hand corner. Its been a week since i received that email but i haven’t received the initial determination letter that states why i failed the process. Im hoping that i can appeal this decision whenever i receive this letter, but the email didnt say anything about me being able to appeal
david
Mar 10, 2010
I had my airport assessment today and they said I past, yes!!
Did anyone get their photo taken at the airport assessment?
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 10, 2010
WHO HERE IS IN THE READY POOL? if so !!!!!how long you been waiting there?
also who here is in the initiate eorientation stage and how long u been waiting in that category?
john
Mar 11, 2010
has anyone failed the airport assessment interview portion???
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 11, 2010
anybody here from california received a call to start?
JPC
Mar 11, 2010
im in the e-Orientation initiated stage and I have been there for 2 months now…with no call
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 11, 2010
where did you apply jpc?
JPC
Mar 11, 2010
San Diego Airport, I finished everything in Jan. now just waiting for the phone call to be hired and training dates
david
Mar 11, 2010
Can somebody answer my question please… Did anyone get photograph at the airport assessment?
JPC
Mar 11, 2010
no, i didn’t get my photo taken at my assessment for San Diego
bella
Mar 11, 2010
i passed my training! wooohoo!
SteveO
Mar 11, 2010
Bella-did u pass your orientation? If so, how long was it and what was the exit exam like? I just passed my medical via email I just found out today.
bella
Mar 11, 2010
yea i passed the tests that you HAVE to pass at the end of the class portion of training!
it was nerve-wrecking. job knowlege and xray
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 11, 2010
yes i had my picture taken ….. and Bella is the class test has hard as the cbt test?
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 11, 2010
california is slow in hiring any body have any ideas why?
iv been on the e-orientation stage alittle over 1 month now.
Anonymous
Mar 11, 2010
its much harder in my opinion. but they give you tons of practice.
bella
Mar 11, 2010
sorry i posted that last one dont know why my name didnt show
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 11, 2010
bella you might have passed the class training test
but you still have ojt test and x ray test
thats where the real fun begins..lol
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 11, 2010
bella congradulations!!! in making it this far thanks for staying in touch
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 11, 2010
bella what do you mean they give u tons of practice ? like what?
bella
Mar 11, 2010
already took the x ray. theres 3 tests. took 2. made a 100 on the x ray. not too worried about the OJT x ray seeing as ill be in training for that to get more info before the final x ray. but thanks!
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 11, 2010
Bella i have 1 more question do you think the average person can pass class room tests? or do you have to be above average?
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 11, 2010
jpc 2 months for u is a long time what have they told u?
JPC
Mar 11, 2010
I called yesterday, and they said that I am waiting for SAN to call me and set up my orientation, so its like I hit a dead end, don’t know what else top do but wait
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 11, 2010
jpc when was the last time sandiego hired?
JPC
Mar 11, 2010
last opening on USAjobs was in Aug, thats what i applied for
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 11, 2010
jpc maybe u should apply at another airport sandeigo seems like a dead end?
ann
Mar 12, 2010
Bella did anyone from your class not pass? How many in class? How many tries do you get to pass or its pass the exam or there’s the door?
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 12, 2010
ann great question i was thinking the same
SteveO
Mar 12, 2010
yes, very good question, same here. I need to know if atleast they work with u in case u dont pass a certain test since I would be giving my notice to quit my other job right before I start my orientation! Im sure those of us who have other jobs who cant go back if we quit, come to find out we jumped through all these hoops for TSA, then come to find out we didnt pass the last step. Then Im assuming we would be very screwed.
JPC
Mar 12, 2010
I cant apply else where, going to SDSU for my Criminal justice degree. i wanted this job as a stepping stone to get into the federal system,
J>B
Mar 12, 2010
Bella, hay i start my orientation next week how hard would you rate the traning 1 being the easiest 5 being the hardest???
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 12, 2010
jpc why use it as a stepping stone ?why not just stay there at tsa? in the future tsa will be just like any other government job?
SteveO
Mar 12, 2010
when they call you to start your orientation, how many days/weeks in advance do they tell you so you can still give enough notice to your other job of quitting?
Jesse
Mar 12, 2010
I’ve been in the airport assessment phase since Jan 12. 2010. I applied for only one airport in California and may have to open it up. How long is the wait from the credit check phase to airport assessment?
SteveO
Mar 12, 2010
Status: I now have a blue star above my background check. I wonder how long it will take for the background check.
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 12, 2010
IF YOUR IN CALIFORNIA THE PROCESS IS VERY LONG 1 TO 3 MONTHS FOR EACH STEP
SteveO
Mar 12, 2010
Oh ok, ya Im applying to LAX.
JPC
Mar 12, 2010
Want to go into the FBI
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 12, 2010
I hate this process i have an idea why dont we launch an all out assualt..lets all call are assestment office and see whats going on?
what do you guys say? sandiego are u with me? losangeles are u with me?
JPC
Mar 12, 2010
Im so down,,,
San diego here
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 12, 2010
im down to jpc call your assetment oral interview place lets see what they tell you ok?
JPC
Mar 12, 2010
I dont have the number for San Diego, can HRaccess help desk get for me if I call them
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 12, 2010
hracess never helps i notice they know about as much as u and me
you can try it though but usually there clueless
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 12, 2010
a message for all those that has been called to start orientation who called you? was i the airport? or someone from hracess?
john
Mar 12, 2010
can’t believe I failed the interview portion of the airport assessment, 2 person panel was very rude and would mumble the questions and got pissed because I had to ask him to please repeat the question. I have aced these structured interviews in the past, I feel they cut me because I am not a vet, and 61 years old. Iam pissed.
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 12, 2010
JOHN I DONT THINK VETeran STATUS HAS ANYTHING TO DO WITH IT..IM NOT A VETERAN.what was your past jobs before?what did you do?maybe that has soemthing to do with it?how do you know you didnt pass? what did they say?what kind of structured interviews did you ace in the past?
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 12, 2010
john where did you apply?
Jesse
Mar 12, 2010
Hey John,
Maybe it was age discrimination…I mayMAY BE I
Jesse
Mar 12, 2010
Hey John,
It may be age discrimination. I may be in the same boat..I’m a vet but close to your age.
Anonymous
Mar 12, 2010
or it can be something simple as give those that are younger a chance?since you guys are approaching retirement age? is that possible? and since older candidates already been there and done that?
SteveO
Mar 12, 2010
uhelpmeihelpu-for my airport assesment, someone from the airport called me to come in. The girl who called me was one of my interviewers too.
orbit
Mar 13, 2010
Hey Steveo,
How long did you wait for your airport assessment after you submitted your e-forms. Thanks!
orbit
Mar 13, 2010
Hey Steveo,
How long did you wait for your airport assessment! I’ve been waitting over a month. thanks!
SteveO
Mar 13, 2010
Orbit-it took 3 months after my credit check before they called me in for my airport assesment test. And you have to complete your e86 forms without any corrections within 21 days after your airport assesment test. I had my e86 forms returned to me via email around 3 times. But the last corrections were within 21 days still. Also, they may not state ALL your corrections the first time for some dumb reason, which is why I had “new” corrections each time. So when I had to make more corrections, I was asking myself why the heck they didnt just tell me about all my corrections the first time instead of 3 different times after I thought I made all the neccessary corrections, lol.
SteveO
Mar 13, 2010
Oh and on your e86 online forms, dont forget to put “street, lane, way,” etc at the end of any street name. They are picky about that. (this was one of my corrections I needed)
James
Mar 13, 2010
Jake can you send me the airport accessment guide? thanks
thien_jms@yahoo.com
SteveO
Mar 13, 2010
Orbit-correction, I meant it took almost 2 months after my credit check before I got called in for my airport assesment.
orbit
Mar 14, 2010
Hey SteveO,
I submitted my e-86 about a month ago and so far I haven’t received anything concerning my forms. I’m hoping I get a call next month; I have applied at 8 different airports in both florida, and Texas. Also, during the airport assessment,do they go through the application asking all kinds of question, such as, why you left your previous jobs. Thanks!
Dana
Mar 15, 2010
The amount of questions that people have about how long it takes for this or that is incredible. It all has to do with your airport. If they need people now, it moves fast. If not, it moves slow. I applied in Oct. took the test, passed, and started my credit check all within two weeks. The credit check took 13 weeks, and I have great credit. No explanation, it just was. Now I have been on the airport assessment for 8 weeks. They told me through the TSA help desk that they call you when the need people and when they reach your hiring number. All this angst is for nothing. We should all continue to apply for other jobs, and not sit around waiting for the TSA to save us. If it happens, and we are available, GREAT. Pretend you bought a lottery ticket, and they pick the numbers sometime this year.
SteveO
Mar 16, 2010
If hired by TSA, does anyone know how much money gets taken out of your checks for medical insurance, etc? Right now I pay $300/month for my medical through Kaiser Permanente, which is extremely high in my opinion!!
J>B
Mar 16, 2010
So I turned down the job at tsa it really feels like a waste but right when except the job and the start date i got a better job offer elsewhere oh well i guess it would of been cool but i have to go for the job offering more money and more hours. FYI tsa starts you out partime thats 25 hours a week at 13 dollars and hour thats nothing and you have to work every weekend for like two years. the benifits were good but i dont really need then, my wifes in the military and I have health care through them. I do feel kinda bad cuz i got through the hole process so fast and now i im just moving on. Maybe if they offered fulltime right off the bat i would stay.
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2010
J>B where will you work now ? whats better then tsa..tsa these days has to be one of the best jobs out there with high unemployment
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2010
J>B actually thats 13 an hour plus localty pay so its much more then that
what airport did you apply at?
goodluck with your future endevours
Philip Hoang
Mar 16, 2010
For the training anyone knows if it’s in the morning or afternoon hours? And how many weeks or days are the training?
I just passed the credit check took over 3 months. I recently took a flight to the Sac airport the one I’m applying and look like business there is slow. Quite a few of the TSO and most are just standing around.
I’m planning to schedule my school around the work schedule if I maybe eventually work for TSA.
Can you schedule your own work schedule or is it up to them how they schedule you?
Yet to complet my e-86 I don’t feel like doing it since all this waiting is making me tired.
SteveO
Mar 16, 2010
I applied for LAX and I was told at my airport assesment last month, LAX starts you at around $16/hr or more. And paid orientation is 3 weeks long all day, mon-fri. And they also told me they go by your last 4 digits of your social to pick your shifts at the end of orientation. The lower the number is, the better you have a shot at picking your hours before others in your class. You still have to work weekends, but atleast u can pick when u start and leave work. My last 4 numbers of my social start with 0′s/zeros, so I have a good shot at picking my hours first. And as a part timer, I will get 25 to 32 hours/week guranteed. Every airport is different regarding all this, but this is for LAX.
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2010
Hi steveO when did you apply for lax?
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 16, 2010
STEVEO WHERE ARE U NOW ON THE DASHBOARD?
SteveO
Mar 16, 2010
I applied for LAX last July. On my dashboard, I have all green check marks up until my background check. I have a blue star above my background check now as of last week after my medical cleared/passed. And at my upper right corner at application status, it says medical screen completed. What about you guys? Where are u on your dashboards?
SteveO
Mar 16, 2010
…my background check is still in process.
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 16, 2010
Hi steveO I applied for lax same time u did in july iv completed every phase with check marks in every phase
im currently in the ………initiate eorientation over 1 month now
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 16, 2010
steveO hows your ready pool looking and eorientation phase/
for some reason lax is taking there sweet time
SteveO
Mar 16, 2010
Ya it seems LAX is taking their time for some reason! My ready pool and orientation initiated both have nothing above them yet. Im assuming they will after my background check clears/passes since its still in process. How long did your background check take?
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 16, 2010
SteveO it took me about 1 month for background
SteveO
Mar 16, 2010
Oh ok. I guess I got around 3 more weeks then before I know about mine.
crystal
Mar 16, 2010
I have been going through the process and made it to the background check. I had a blue star next to it, and today I looked at it and it says process stopped, and the blue star is above credit check, and all of my green check marks after that are gone. Any Ideas? Has this happened to anyone else?
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2010
crystal they found something wrong with either your back ground or credit check..not sure either way its not a goodsign?
do u have debt money u owe etc?
hows your back ground in criminal records etc?
if you do then your done tsa doesnt tolerate it
or it can just be a mistake ten u have to cll them
Anonymous
Mar 16, 2010
crystal seems to me your process is stopped and they found soemthing wrong if thats the case ur done
or it can be a mistake only u know
hows your credit or criminal history?
Tony
Mar 17, 2010
Hello, i just passed the test, 3-4 days later i faxed the two forms for the credit check. any clue on how long to wait for the credit check and then the interview or should they have already set one up. thanks for you time
SteveO
Mar 17, 2010
So they do a 2nd credit check during our background check? I have a green check mark above my credit check from the beginning. I just have normal credit card debt. But not bad debt. Im assuming Im still okay?
SteveO
Mar 17, 2010
Crystal- how long did u have a blue star above your background check before it showed u that your process has stopped?
John
Mar 17, 2010
So I didnt hear anything about my credit check for three months, so I sent an email, and now I have a check mark above the credit check. So now the application status is, invited to airport assessment. Can anyone tell me, do they send a letter as to when and where? or is this something that I need to contact them?
Anonymous
Mar 17, 2010
john they send you an email as to where an when u take assetment
Anonymous
Mar 17, 2010
steveO ur fine with ur debt u can owe 100,ooo dol and still be fine as long as u make ur payments and a debt collector doesnt run after u
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 17, 2010
a message to all !! who here has been called IN for orientation for california state?
bizzboll
Mar 18, 2010
I accepted contingent offer for LAX last october, until now Im still on the credit check… It’s taking too long it’s almost 5 months…
david
Mar 18, 2010
Does anyone know if you can wear your uniform home? or do you have to change at the airport? That would be a bitch if you have a split shift and have to change in and out of your uniform 4 times a day
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2010
david you can wear your uniform at home or at the airport its up to you
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2010
bizdoll iv passed on phases and i applyed in july just waiting for the call
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2010
anybody from california got called for a job offer?
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2010
I urge all california residents to call there assestment centers to see why arent they hiring whos with me? make the call
Jesse
Mar 18, 2010
I’m from California and applied for Fresno International. I’ve been in the airport assessment phase for approx. two months. It seems that California is slow in hiring. What else is new? I’ll give it a week and will make the call. I don’t want to burn any bridges as the help desk rep. advise me to wait for the call.
david
Mar 18, 2010
California probably had more people apply than they had job openings..so it looks like you will have to wait for someone to quit. I talked to someone last week who said they did the TSA job for 30 days and didn’t like it and quit. Said they didn’t like the management and only offered full time split shifts and it was taking up all of their Friday and weekends. Something to think about if you need your family time on weekends.
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2010
thanks for the information david
where did you apply?how long you been waiting?
campbell
Mar 18, 2010
Hey, has anyone gotten a call back from midway in chicago i’ve been in the ready pool since january. There is a blue star over the e-orientation, i called and asked about it and they told me that i would get a call back depending on the airport needs i am just wondering if anyone has gotten a call back or start date
Anonymous
Mar 18, 2010
campbell
I come to realize blue star over the e-orientation really means nothing
we are lucky if we even get called ready pool and e-orientation is the same thing some people never get a call some takes months some never and have to start the whole process over consider it a lottery win if they chose you as stated earlier..
i just realized it unless im proven wrong this sucks
SteveO
Mar 19, 2010
Anonymous, where did u apply? And if we are stuck on ready pool or orientation for over 6 months or a year, do we need to re-apply and go thru it all again? If so, then TSA really needs to change their hiring process and not lead us on!
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2010
steveO I applied for lax in june i have the ready pool checked off and eorientation in process for 2 months now this doesnt look good
i think after 1 year we have to reapply
SteveO
Mar 19, 2010
Oh ok, wow. This is rediculous. Well, Im also for LAX, so we’ll keep each other updated. My friend applied for LAX yesterday and then got an immediate email to take the CBT. So maybe thats a good thing that maybe they are rushiong now. We may have just applied too early.
SteveO
Mar 19, 2010
Ok guys, heres my update for LAX. This morning I saw that I passed my background after a few weeks, then got an immediate check mark above my ready pool and now have a blue star above my orientation initiated! Now lets see how long this part takes lol.
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2010
thanks for the update steveO iv been in the orientation initiated for lax alittle over a month
seems to me lax is now moving maybe we are waiting for more people to join us at that phase before they call …..not enough people made it to that process and failed along the way so thanks for the update there hope
Anonymous
Mar 19, 2010
I hope its a case where wec applied early and now its time!!~
SteveO
Mar 19, 2010
Ya same here! I bet it will move faster now and that we applied early. People have failed along the way and I was told for LAX theyneed/usually have around 20 people for orientations.
commissary
Mar 20, 2010
Hey SteveO, how was the CBT? I registered for it yesterday and have to take it in a week. Any information would help.
Thanks!
SteveO
Mar 21, 2010
Hi, we arent allowed to talk about it. But just remember to concentrate and get plenty of rest night before. Overall, it wasnt too bad at all to me. The instructions were easy.
commissary
Mar 21, 2010
Oh, okay. Could you give me any info on the topics or subjects? Mostly english/x ray identifications? Or is there math as well … ?
SteveO
Mar 21, 2010
No math. just reading, vocabulary and x-ray.
oib_fred
Mar 21, 2010
Been in Credit Check mode since mid Feb 2010 … applied for position at ILM … Wilmington, NC … any one have success on the East Coast. Im 60 and curious as to age discrimination, any seniors with positive comments?
david
Mar 21, 2010
Old_fred, can you lift 70 pounds for 4 hours time? The job might be hard on you. What people dont see is that the TSA people also load all the checkin baggage into the xray scanners away from public view
bella
Mar 21, 2010
oib_fred, you will be fine! there was a guy in my training class that is 56, had many health problems, is healthy now and does great. if u are hired for passenger screening u wont lift as much as checked baggage screners. too be honest there are a lot of older ppl working at my airport and its in the top 5 biggest. GOOD LUCK!
Anonymous
Mar 21, 2010
bella iv been in the eorientation phase for almost 2 months now they havent called me is that normal do you know>? its for lax
commissary
Mar 21, 2010
thanks steveO
MAC
Mar 22, 2010
Applied in to LAX on March 2009, took my CBT test in June 09, cleared credit check and medical evaluation in February 2010. As far as re-applying, your CBT test is good for 2 years from the day you passed it, and your background check is valid for 6 months. I have been on eOrientation since Feb 2010. The Ready pool is like the minor leagues. You’ll get called up to the Majors once they need you. Sit tight, keep looking for other jobs,and eventually they’ll call you.
Good Luck peeps…
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2010
mac thanks fpr the info
patti
Mar 22, 2010
Jake – could you please send me the guide you have? Thx
patti_mmac@yahoo.com
Anonymous
Mar 22, 2010
ok guys i have some information i called lax they stated that as soon as are names are droped from the ready pool to there system they will call us..so she said be ready thats the only news i have i hope you guys have better
Richard
Mar 22, 2010
I to appliet to ILM and have been in credit check since 2-16, I understand it can take a really, really, really, long time.
Hugo
Mar 23, 2010
What are the requirements to join TSA? Does it help if you have a security guard card? Would it be better to apply at LAX or Orange County?
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2010
Anonymous, when u called LAX, did they say how long for us to wait for the names to drop? I will be ready to go when they call. Hopefully I can still go to Vegas late next month to visit family and not cancel due to orientation. But if so, then so be it. I really want this job!
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2010
no lax person said they dont have the names or when they will drop
they always give useless clueless information..iv been ready for a long long time
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2010
haha, ya I hear ya on that one!
Steve
Mar 23, 2010
oops, I forgot to put my screen name so u know its me for all you LAX’ers
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2010
IF LAX CAN READ THIS MESSAGE IM READY TO SERVE MY COUNTRY
PLEASE CALL ME
LOL
Steve
Mar 23, 2010
Hey anonymous, can u please give me the phone number to LAX and who u talked to? Im going to call them too.
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2010
steve give me your email i will email it to u
Steve
Mar 23, 2010
Hey Anonymous and other LAX’ers. I got a phone call from LAX just now saying I start orientation on april 12th! woo hoo! So be ready to answer ur phones soon!
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2010
steve congrads got called to play in the majors!!
im ready for the call
Steve
Mar 23, 2010
thanks! I hope to introduce myself to ya at orientation! keep me updated!
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2010
damn!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! no call from lax yet
Anonymous
Mar 23, 2010
anyother laxers? get called?
Hugo
Mar 23, 2010
Hey everyone, what are the requirements to join TSA? Do you need a security guard card? Would it be better to apply at LAX or Orange County?
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2010
Hi steveO conrats again i notice u got called before some people thats ben in the process longer then you!
just curios whatwas your prior joB?
Iknow some peeps been waiting over a year but you got called before them i wonder how long the wait is for me now? we will wait and see
lol
Steve
Mar 24, 2010
ANonymous, I had a previus job at an airport working for delta as a baggage handler and my most recent job is a longshoreman at the shipping docks in downtown Long Beach. They too have a strict background and u have to get a TWIC card to work there, which is also tied with TSA I guess.
Steve
Mar 24, 2010
….the back of my TWIC card says TWIC/TSA
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2010
thanks for the info steve
i hope i get the call tommorow iv been in this process 8 months
MAC
Mar 24, 2010
I was employed with TSA back in 2006-2007, but that has not sped up my process. Congrats Steve, should be a fun experience. Been a year since I applied, the time will come.
MAC
MAC
Mar 24, 2010
Hugo, the requiredments are simple. Clean background, ok credit, citizen of the US, drug-free, can’t be color blind, and posses good communication skills. Nothing over the top. I would apply to as many airports you are willing to drive to, such as Bob Hope, Ontario Airport, LAX, etc.. Guard card could be a plus. but don’t count on it.
MAC
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2010
Mac whats the reason you no longer work for tsa?
MAC
Mar 24, 2010
I quit due to school.. Personal reason, left with high regards.
Steveo, I just checked my dashboard tonight and everything is check off, however, above the “Welcome to TSA” I have a big “X” stating that my application has been declined… Did you experience any of this? I’m going to give them a call in the morning and figure it out. Any one else get something similar?
Steve
Mar 24, 2010
Whoa, mine doesnt have an X. I still have a blue star above my orientation initiated and is in process still. Im sorry to hear that. But ya, call them up.
Charles
Mar 24, 2010
The kind of answer that’s well thought out and educational. Very professional, and impersonal, and at the same time faces reality. (either you have or don’t.) I won’t be able to see if you answer this until later tonight, but thank you.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2010
MAC NO I DONT HAVE PROCESSED STOPPED its still in process blue star over eorientation im still playing at the minors!!!!! let me know what happens when u call
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2010
MAC NO I DONT HAVE PROCESSED STOPPED its still in process blue star over eorientation im still playing at the minors!!!!! let me know what happens when u call
MAC
Mar 24, 2010
Just got off the phone with the HR department. Apparently they do not have an idea on why my application has been stopped. My Long Beach airport application is still in progress, but as I stated before, my LAX application has a “X” on top of “Welcome to TSA” stating that that application has been declined. Since they can’t seem to figure out whats happening, my request has been forward to some “specialist” who are going to investigate this matter. I’ll keep ya’ll posted.
MAC
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2010
thanks for the info mac…bye the way what airport where u a former employee in?
MAC
Mar 24, 2010
LAX, Terminal 7….good times
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2010
MAC I APPLIED AT THE SAME AIRPORTS YOU DID HOPEFULLY WE WILL BOTH GET THE CALL THIS WEEK..I WONDER WHATS THERE CRITERIA FOR HIRING because steve been in the process 6 months he got called…………you been in the process over 1 year and me 8 months but they dont call us..
thats weird!!!makes me wonder if they will get to us soemthing dont seem right
UHELPMEIHELPU
Mar 24, 2010
IF ANYBODY HAS INFORMATION ON CALIFORNIA FOR TSA OR LAX HIRING I SURE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR ABOUT IT
tsa
Mar 24, 2010
hello im in the process for tsa iv been in the eorientation stage for 2 months total proceess time 9 months..for lax
anybody know if u think lax will call?or have more input on this etc
trife
Mar 24, 2010
Passed the assessment about a week ago, took the medical today, passed that
On the dashboard it still only shows a blue star about the assessment
tsa
Mar 24, 2010
Hi steve i notice they called you for lax
any idea what they use to determine why they chose you over us?because we been on ready pool process longer then you?
any input would be appreciated
Gwen
Mar 24, 2010
>tsa, UHELPMEIHELPU
Just like Steve, I got?a call from LAX today inviting me to the orientation in April. My process started around the same time as Steve (summer 2009), we moved almost exactly at the same schedule. We’ve been in the ready pool only like a week, and bang, we get a call. Don’t know why.
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2010
GWEN I ALSO APPLIED SUMMER 2009 I HAVENT RECEIEVED ANY CALL YET! IM GUESSING THERE GOING DOWN THE LINE ON THERE LIST CALLING PEOPLE
JOE
Mar 24, 2010
FOR ALL YOU LAX..ERS WHAT TIMES DID THEY CALL YOU? I JUST POSTED THE PREVIOUS POST!!
MAC
Mar 24, 2010
TSA likes to base things on the last four digits of your social… Mine are in the 6o’s… Steve, I think you mentioned yours started with “00″….
just a thought..
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2010
YOU MIGHT BE RIGHT or IT can be WHERE WE LIVE ? like who ever lives the closest they will call us? yout hink thats possible? ok u laxers who got called what city do u live in? everyone?
Gwen
Mar 24, 2010
then, the last four digit thing, is just a bull rumor
because mine starts from 9
tsa
Mar 24, 2010
thanks for clearing that up gwen do u live near lax? im trying to figure out why they notified you! and others first?
around what area do u live in?
Gwen
Mar 24, 2010
>tsa
I live in south bay, 15 min to LAX.
tsa
Mar 24, 2010
thanks gwen that explain alot! i live over 1 hour away from lax.
steve where do you live?
tsa
Mar 24, 2010
mac do you live near lax or far?
im trying to figure out why others where called ? gwen only lives 15 minutes away what about you mac?
scott
Mar 24, 2010
If I want to apply to a new airport do I have to start from the beginning and apply with forms 2811 and 2812? or just add it to my list? I recently passed the CBT. Thanks,
tsa
Mar 24, 2010
just add to your list
Steve
Mar 25, 2010
HI guys, not sure why they called me and Gwen first, but I live in Whittier right now. Maybe it has to do with our previous jobs or somehting. Hey GWen, what are some of ur previous jobs? I had an FBI background when I got hired at the shipping ports in Long Beach back in ’2004. Not sure if that had something to do with it. But ya, Im not sure why I got called before some of the people here who have been waiting longer. It seems not fair. And for that I hope the rest of u for LAX get called soon like we did!
MAC
Mar 25, 2010
I live in West LA, bout 15 minutes from LAX.
tsa
Mar 25, 2010
ok !!!!!!!!!!!guys here what i gather from this based on the people on here where they live and social security numbers..we can rule out social security numbers as a way tsa choses candidates because like gwen her number start with 9 and others before her start with numbers lower numbers and so forth and they havent gotten called gwen who lives 15 min away and steve whos farther out,has receieved the call .also mac who only lives 15 minutes away whos a former tso you would think would have first priority.. but hasent gotten called!this automatically rules out where a new hire lives for orientation ..im guessing if tsa doesnt call us this month then the way they chose !!! new hires. is just a shot in the dark random like lottery numbers if they happen to chose you consider yourself lucky
and if they do chose us this month then welcome to the majors..lol
what do u guys think?
thats my 2 cents and im sticking with it
tsa
Mar 25, 2010
yea steve i hope we all get called!!! thanks for keeping in touch
Steve
Mar 25, 2010
Hey guys, I too think it must be a lottery type drawing for phone calls. Thats how the shipping ports in long beach hired me back in 2004, but there were around 15,000 of us applying to the shipping ports. Some of us got called early, and some got called later on. Im keeping my fingers crossed for u other LAX’ers! The person who called me said there are usually around 20 people per orientation. SO maybe they chose 20 people randomly, then wait for the next orientation since its at only one place and u need to wait for that session to finish then wait for them to set up another orientation before making more lottery calls. Thats my only guess.
commissary
Mar 25, 2010
Just got back from taking the CBT. It wasn’t too hard. Well, the x-ray portion was. It gave me a headache after a while. Got an email saying I passed! Now onto the credit check. Any clue on how long that’ll take?
Crystal
Mar 25, 2010
I had the blue star above my background for about a week. Not sure. Then when I looke at it thats when I seen processed stopped, but the star above credit check. The only thing I can think of is my bankruptcy?? But Why would I have passed the credit check? I am callig now…. waiting now for 15 min for someone to answer the phone, waited 30 min the other day and gave up. :/
tsa
Mar 25, 2010
crystal let me know what happens!! something wierd going on with tsa hiring practices…..
tsa
Mar 25, 2010
Crystal there a good chance your bank ruptcy had soemthing to do with your process being stopped part of your back ground is also a credit check once again Upon signing of the consent form, the past of the potential employee will be verifiable anytime to the employer. —–> The credit history, driving and medical records, military records as well as court records are now an open book. Other potential employers even interview the neighbors and former co-workers during the course of the background check.
david
Mar 25, 2010
as I posted before..they do a basic credit check at first and then during the background check they do a complete credit check.
tsa
Mar 25, 2010
just to update all you guys
I still havent receieved no phone call from tsa
jen
Mar 26, 2010
I am in the e orientation initiated stage for Raleigh. Background ck completed 3/22. Anyone else applying to Raleigh? I first applied in March of 2009 over a year ago. Long time!!
tsa
Mar 26, 2010
jen sorry to hear that ..i hope they call you its not fun waiting i hope they call all of us…i applied for lax summer 2009 havent been called i cant figure out why others with less time as been called and not us
Steve
Mar 26, 2010
Tsa-u might get called very soon. I too applied in summer of ’09. Maybe they are still working their way down the list. I wish u luck! =)
tsa
Mar 26, 2010
STEVE THANKS ! hopefully ill see ya all in class
bugle15
Mar 26, 2010
Jake – could you please email me the assessment study guide you have? Thank you in advance.
bugle15@yahoo.com
Trina
Mar 26, 2010
I filled out my online application on usajobs on Monday evening. I got a reply that evening to take the CBT. I went online and scheduled it for Thursday. I took the test at 1:30 on Thursday and befor I got home I had a contingent offer. I am excited and nervous at the same time. I am now waiting on the credit check. I am in Houston Texas. What should I expect from here? I used to work for TDCJ and passed fingerprinting and all that. I also have several licenses with the state. What should I expect?
tsa
Mar 26, 2010
trina everything is prety much sit and wait except for the asesstment oral interview, and the medical..after that you, have to wait until the airport calls you soemtimes if your lucky it can take as little as 3 weeks or as long as over 1 year.i applied for lax iv been waiting like 9 months havent recieved the call to start
tsa
Mar 26, 2010
Mac anyword yet?
no word from my side!
david
Mar 26, 2010
my medical exam was a week ago and it still says in process
jen
Mar 26, 2010
For TSA Hope you hear soon
For Trina—amazing you go started so fast! Congrats.
It might go a lot slower now. My wait is over a year, but as I read it, if I don’t get called in the next 6 months it is all over for me. They only give you 6 months from passing your security clearance to accepting a job offer—-I would accept if one came! I am 57 so that could be a problem, but I hope not.
Called TSA help line today and held for 25 minutes and had to go. Then emailed this morning and heard nothing back. I wonder if they loose good people keeping them waiting so long.
bizz
Mar 28, 2010
applied summer 09 for LAX,took and passed the test in september, credit check started in october and im stucked on credit check until now… I’m a navy veteran
now Im thinking of joining the army this summer because I can’t get any civilian jobs…
BassChops
Mar 28, 2010
Hey, I’m new to this forum, and I’m sure it’s been asked a lot, but is anyone in the “eOrientation In Process” phase yet? I applied for MIA, and it says I’m in the “Ready Pool.” Typically, how long does it take to get a call? Does anyone know if Miami is just slow?
BassChops
Mar 28, 2010
Oh, by the way, my background check and Airport Assessment and everything was completed on 3/18/2010.
Crystal
Mar 28, 2010
OK, I got a packet the other day from the TSA pre hiring team. They requested a letter on why I filled bankruptcy and any documentation showing that I have been making my payments. So I faxed that in, and now they are reviewing it. I was told that If they accept that then I should get my check marks back… I will let u all know…
J
Mar 28, 2010
started my new job last monday and now im not feeling so bad about turning the TSA job offer down, its a great job with good people I like it a hole lot. I have every weekend off and dont go in the morining until 8 oclock its great and the pay is more than the tsa offered so i dont feel so bad…. good luck to all of you still waiting.
david
Mar 28, 2010
that sound good J. cause with the TSA job you would be working every weekend and every holiday for a least a couple of years and also nights
Steve
Mar 28, 2010
Hey J, what job did u get?
J
Mar 28, 2010
I work with heating and ac on a college campus
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2010
j I THINK YOU MADE A HUGE MISTAKE WHAT CAN BE BETTER THEN A TSA JOB? IN THE FUTURE TSA PAY WILL BE ADJUSTED $10,000 DOLLARS MORE IN LESS THEN 3 YEARS..ALOT OF PEOPLE DONT KNOW THAT THEY WILL SOON GET THE SAME PAY AS LAW ENFORCEMENT
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2010
j YOU SHOULD OF NEVER DECLINED ONE DAY SOMEONE WILL ASK WHAT U DO FOR A LIVING YOU WILL SAY heating and ac OR YOU WILL SAY TRANSPORTATION SECURITY ADMINISTRATION AND ALSO TSA HAS GREAT BENEFITS..AND AS I SAID BEFORE THERE PAY IS GOING TO GO UP..LIKE LAW ENFORCEMENT STYLE PAY WHO WOULD DECLINE A JOB WITH AUTHORITY AND STATUS? BUT THEN AGAIN ITS YOUR CHOICE I WOULDNT OF DONE THAT
bella
Mar 29, 2010
david- not true. just got done with training. work in the morning and have fri and sat off.
tsa
Mar 29, 2010
anybody else got called for tsa lax or california area?
jc
Mar 29, 2010
anyone know the kind of vision test tsa uses?
anonymous #2
Mar 29, 2010
congrads u made it through the process bella as for me the same thing that happened to crystal happened to me now i am waiting for their response…
Crystal
Mar 29, 2010
I am still waiting for some kind of response, I called TSA HR and they do not have access to see if they got my fax or not, I do not understand why because this came for TSA pre-hiring… If you have any ideas, share them with me. Let me know if you get anything back anonymous 2
commissary
Mar 29, 2010
Jen – what is the number for the TSA help line? For some reason, I could not login today and used up all the max attempts. Now they’ve blocked me.
Philip
Mar 29, 2010
Hi anyone knows if I’m suppose to wait for a call from the airport to get my assessment? On status it says “invited to airport assessment” but it’s like over 2 wks already no call or email. I called helpdesk but he said not to call airport and wait. This is taking really long…really long…realllllyy long. It’s time I stop checking it’s like I’m obsessed about this job. Help! I need counseling.
J
Mar 29, 2010
ANONYMOUS- I WAS IN THE NAVY FOR TEN YEARS, IM NOT LOOKING FOA A JOB WITH ‘STATUS”. MAYBE YOU SHOULD DO SOME RESEARCH AND FOUND OUT WHAT A MASTER HVAC TECH MAKE AND WRITE BACK AND CORRECT YOURSELF, MATTER FACT I’LL SAVE YOU THE TIME AND TELL YOU, ITS UPWARDS OF THIRTY DOLLARS AND HOUR YOU LET ME KNOW IF YOU EVERY, EVERY, EVERY IN YOUR ENTIRE CAREER WITH THE TSA REACH THAT POINT YOU CAN KEEP YOUR AUTHORITY AND STATUS I’LL TAKE THE MONEY THANKS THOUGHT. YOU MUST BE CHILD.
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2010
Are most of you idots or what? You are applying for a security position with the U.S. Government. Do you think your drug usage or other personal problem will not be considered? You will be looked at very closely and tested and after that it will take a while to investigate you and find out who you really are. Yes they look at your background and what you are doing today and talk to alot of people about you. This takes a while. Things can up during the investigation that will disqualify you and may come up even after you are hired that will disqualify you and you will be released.
Many airports only hire what they need and if people are not leaving then they don’t need many. Remember, you are not applying for a job at a hamburger joint so be professional in all your dealings with TSA. Write and speak professional. Dealing with people is a professional position.
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2010
J $30 DOLLARS AN HOUR MY ASS YOU DAMN LIAR..WHY ELSE WOULD YOU SAY YOUR NOT FEELING SO BAD<—- BECAUSE ITS OBVIOUS YOU REALLY F -UPED BIG TIME..AND ANOTHER THING YOU IDIOT YOU SAID YOU WOULD BE WORKING IN HEATING AND AC YOU DIDNT MENTION HVAC TECH STUPID ASS,YOU NEED TO CLARIFY YOURSELF AND ANOTHER THING ASSWIPE I SAID TSA WILL BE MAKING THAT MUCH MONEY IFNOT MORE,IN THE FUTURE NOW STUPID RETARD ITS OBVIOUS ,WHATI SAID HURT YOU OR ELSE YOU WOULDNT BE CRYINGABOUT IT FACE IT YOU F-UP BIG TIME. SO KEEP YOU JOB REPAIRING AC BECAUSE MY AC I THINK IS GIVING OUT ..IT HAPPENS TO BE ON THE FLOOR AND WE ALL KNOW HOW GOOD YOU ARE ON YOUR KNEES
FEEL BETTER WANT MORE?
DO I HAVE TO REPEATMYSELFEVERYEVERY TIME HOW GOOD YOU ARE OJN YOUR KNEES?
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2010
J FIXING AC’S IN THIS ECONOMY NO WAY A COLLEGE WILL PAY YOU 30 DOLLARS AN HOUR FIXING AC’S OR WHAT EVER WHEN THEY CAN HIRE SOMEONE FOR 15 DOLLARS , IM GLAD YOUR NOT WORKING FOR TSA ALREADY YOUR LIEING
J
Mar 29, 2010
NOT FIXING THEM DESIGNING SYSTEMS FOR NEW BUILDINGS IM A CONTRACTOR SMART ASS. OH AND I DID’NTT SAY THATS WHAT I WAS MAKING I SAID THATS WHAT A MASTER HVAC TECH MAKES IF YOU READ RIGHT, I WILL BE GETTING MY MASTER CERT IN ONE YEAR. FOR YOUR INFO IM NOT LYING I STARTED OF AT 20 AN HOUR. WHY AM I WORRIED ABOUT YOU YOUR PROBABLY UNEMPLOYMENT AND WAIT FOR THE TSA TO CALL YOU.
J
Mar 29, 2010
FAG
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2010
J no wonder your a contractor because you know soon you will be unemployed an your hopeing and praying you will get a good job . I have news for you dumb ass no body right now is going to pay you $30 dollars an hour stupid!!! you said that you will be a MASTER HVAC so!! now your changing it ohh ok i see see your not one then go back to school its going to be a long year for you i bet you will fail along the way! seeing how smart you are and thats all you can do in life!!!!! a MASTER HVAC Come one!…hahahhaa
so when u were small u said mommy i want to be a MASTER HVAC when i grow up…lol…..
and another thing jerk off….
and you will never know if the tsa will call me or not…i do know one thing for sure tsa is alot better job then being a freaking boring contractor that fixes shit make sure you make your wife and kids proud
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2010
queer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2010
MASTER HVAC !!!!!!!!!
hahahahahahahaha
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2010
YOUR A FUCKING PEON YOU WILL NEVER GET A JOB WITH THE TSA IF YOU REALLY WANT TO SERVE YOUR COUNTRY JOIN THE FUCK ARMY LIKE REAL MEN YOU FUCKING HOMO
J
Mar 29, 2010
I see why you guys are so mad I had something you want so bad and turned it down and your still sitting at home checking you canidate dash board allday it will be ok just keep holding on, maybe some one will quit and then they’ll call you but maybe not. You guys are loser, get a life and get a job. ……….. Bums
hahahahaha
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2010
j you say i want something u have ? like what fixing ac’s and heating i rather pick up cans in the street or stand by the freeway selling oranges maybe no wait actually fixing ac’s and heating is a step up from pickinging cans and selling oranges my bad! you got me on that one.. we all know one thing fixing ac’s and heaters anybody can learn that ….never heard of someone being proud to serve his country by fixing appliances i rather work for tsa any day or time ..huge difference you must be stupid not to realize that
so go ahead summer is almost here
i will look you up when my small heater gives up! by the way tsa such a loser job an idiot like you happen to apply for it…lol
hahahahahaa
hahahahahaa
Anonymous
Mar 29, 2010
J you fucken douche bag!! let me give you a list of what i use to do mailman?
captain in the army? police officer? border patrol?
It tec? border patrol? chose one..douch bag!!
choose one any of those jobs easily beats fixing freaken heaters,,my heater is making noise just finished banging your girl on it…lol
can u fix it
hahahaha
J. Pegues
Mar 29, 2010
You just wrote exactly what I was thinking. Here are some poor illiterate morons claiming discrimination based on race or nationality or whatever. Not only can they not intelligently record their thoughts, they don’t even have a JR High level grasp on the English language. Screw it, in this PC world, they’ll probably get hired and I probably won’t. Note to anyone asking above: I took the test Saturday afternoon and was given a contingent offer by 6:00 PM that evening via email. If you haven’t gotten that and some considerable amount of time has passed, YOU PROBABLY FAILED OR DID HORRIBLY!
Michael Hampton
Mar 29, 2010
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michael
Mar 29, 2010
anybody here got called for orientation in the california area/?
Steve
Mar 30, 2010
Michael-I got called in for orientation for LAX, which airport did u apply for?
Anonymous
Mar 30, 2010
I applied in june 2009 for lax passed ecverything i have not recieved the call
michael
Mar 30, 2010
forgot to put my name previous post message is for steve i applied at lax
Steve
Mar 30, 2010
Michael-what phase are u at? Or did u say u start orientation in April too?
Anonymous
Mar 30, 2010
michael
Hey steve i have been 2 months in the ready poolcheck mark……….. eorientation stage
jh1719
Mar 30, 2010
what is the purpose of x ray picture?
michael
Mar 30, 2010
anybody have any good news for california or got the call this week?
Steve
Mar 30, 2010
michael-LAX is looking good for hiring. They seem to be movingmuch quickly now. I start orientation april 12th.
commissary
Mar 30, 2010
Goddamn the help line is USELESS. They’ve blocked my account because the password wasn’t working. And I’ve emailed them only to get a reply that they’ll look into it. Also, I’m still on the line waiting for a representative. Its been 40 minutes.
michael
Mar 30, 2010
steve i hope your right iv been waiting for ever now
hopefully they will get to mw by april 12 if not the next class in april
congrads on making it that far
Michael
Mar 30, 2010
I have a question for anyone who currently works for TSA: Can you request time off that is not paid?
Steve
Mar 31, 2010
Ya I want to know about requesting non paid time off too! I was supposed to visit family out of state in June! And I start orientation April 12th.
jen
Mar 31, 2010
Hey this is my last post — language is really foul lately. Can’t take part anymore. For anyone waiting and wanting to know about time frame. I was in ‘e orientation initiated’ and got a call after a week. Start orientation in Raleigh in about 4 weeks. Whole process took about 14 months from when first applied. I was 56 then and will newly be 58 when I start. Long wait but was a good thing for me due to care of elderly parent. It all works out best. If you are waiting “Hang in there and all the best!”
Rick
Apr 01, 2010
Congrats Jen, good on ya. Some of the posts that I have read over the past few days are reason enough for me, if I were responsible for hiring, to eliminate several candidates. Being a former HR person, I know you are judged on everything. The intervies dosen’t start and end in the office. Remember Facebook, MySpace, Google, and any coments you may have made on the internet are there forever and can be found by investigators. The use of foul language here would indicate that you would not make a good represenative for the United States Government that is in constant contact with the public. Remember, regardless of the labor laws, your judged subjectively so watch yourself 24/7. Have a great day.
Mary
Apr 01, 2010
IF YOUR STATUS READS PROCESS STOPPED, DOES THAT MEAN YOU ARE NO LONGER IN CONSIDERATION FOR HIRING?
Rick
Apr 01, 2010
That is the assumption that I eill make if that happens, and I will also call the help line to request an explanation.
Anonymous
Apr 01, 2010
Can one who is 66 yrs old apply . just want to keep working, not an odd question just an inquiry prior to applying to a close by small airport. let me have the truth . though they say they don’t discriminate, age,race etc.
thanks.
joe
Allen
Apr 01, 2010
Can anybody tell me how long it takes to hear about the airport interview after you fax the 2811 and 2812 forms?
Dana
Apr 01, 2010
Clearly, frustrations are running high. It is not someone elses fault that they were hired. Keep in mind that you will get there if you wait long enough. The problem is, most of us can’t wait that long. I hope the managers making the decisions for TSA remember what it was like waiting for their job offer, and do their best.
ADAM
Apr 01, 2010
MAC WAS WONDERING HAS LAX CALLED YOU? I HAVE REASON TO BELIEVE TSA IS NOT CALLING FORMER TSO’S WHAT DO YOU THINK?
Steve
Apr 01, 2010
why woudlnt they call back previous TSO’s?
ADAM
Apr 01, 2010
STEVE im a former tso been waiting for lax over 1 year i have friends who were former tso’s and there friends none of us has been hired also
we get conflicting emails saying that we have rejected job offers or that airports have been declining us
this isnt right
ADAM
Apr 01, 2010
BYE THE WAY STEVE WHO CALLED YOU? WAS IT THE PERSON WHO GAVE YOU AN INTERVIEW? I NEED TO GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS
Steve
Apr 01, 2010
Adam-Im sorry to hear that! I would think you guys would get first crack at this! I got a call to start orientation by the one of the people who interviewed me at my airport assessment.
Steve
Apr 01, 2010
Adam-which airport were u guys TSO’s for? And why did u quit? They could be declining you based on why u left or something, not sure.
adam
Apr 01, 2010
I was let go a few years ago for budget cut backs they had to get rid of us based down sizing lax….you would figure i would get first choice..but the funny thing is on my dashboard everything looks normal im still in the ready pool and in process on eorientation i know exactly who called you the girl for the initial interview..
im confused
Steve
Apr 01, 2010
Oh wait, Im sure you will get hired if u are still in process. Some of us on here and another forum came to the conclusion that LAX must be doing a lottery type drawing, then draw more people randomly as each orientation starts up again. Some get called earlier than others, but based on a lottery/random drawing I bet. SO as long as ur profile says in process still, u will get called eventually.
Steve
Apr 01, 2010
Adam and other people on here: Here’s a link to another forum like this one for TSO hirings:
http://www.federalsoup.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=19375&PN=1&SID=d5267eca6f2957ba76994a7744cbeaea&title=did-anybody-take-the-tsa-airport-assessment-test
adam
Apr 01, 2010
Steve this is the email i recieved
Thank you for contacting the TSA HRAccess Help Desk. Please call the Help Desk for further assistance on eOrientation/Training issues. Per TSA hiring records it shows you were offered a position on either 3-2 or 3-3 but you did not accept it.
and heres the other email
Thank you for contacting the TSA HRAccess Help Desk. Our records show that the LAX airport Declined your HIRE. Unfortunately we can not do anything about this issue unless th LAX HR staff goes through the proper channels to make any neccessary if appropriate corrections and changes. This is a determination that is made by the airport
and then i contacted the girl who calls people at lax she says my name isnt dropped from the ready pool yet so im total confused
Steve
Apr 01, 2010
Hmmm, that is confusing. Im not sure why u got those emails! Maybe it will work itself out/corrections/changes will be made and u will get a call. I wish u and the others luck! But I wonder if there may be layoffs again with LAX later on and I might even be out of a job like what happened to you. Now Im scared.
adam
Apr 01, 2010
Steve no you will be fine,this happened years ago when they over hired tso’s….all the bugs are already worked out of the system
your fine trust me
adam
Apr 01, 2010
sure wish i was in that class on april ohh well
i guess nothing left to do but sit wait and keep on doing what im doing!!
i might get a miracle
sparky
Apr 02, 2010
I am in the process of filling out my e-qip. I was terminated from my last job after eleven years of service. For the first ten years of service not one bad mark or write up. A new production manager took over and we didn’t get along. I believe that my high pay coupled with the company being bought out was the reason for my of my termination. My question is, does this bode badly on my chances for employment with the TSA?
Thanks for any help
ADAM
Apr 02, 2010
IF YOUR A FORMERTSO CONTACT ME ! CALIFORNIA AREA
ADAM
Apr 02, 2010
sparky
IT REALLY DEPENDS WHATS THEY PUT on your last evaluation how bad was it?
MAC
Apr 03, 2010
My application was denied. LAX denied, not TSA. My application for the Long Beach airport is still in process. Apparently it has something to do with my past performance. Never had a write up, never called in sick, I was never late. In other words, my performance was top notch. I found another opening and re-applied. I’m back in the ready pool, waiting on LAX or Long Beach. It’s a waiting game. There’s no need to fuss over it, just keep pushing forward. When one door closes, another one opens..
Adelante…
MAC
Steve
Apr 03, 2010
Hey other LAX’ers who got called for orientation for this April: Did u just receive an email saying u have to complete some more training and a few more online forms within a few days of getting the email? Well I just got this email today. These are due before orientation/pre-orientation requirements. Well I did, and just completed it after 2-3 hours. I was surprised I got it but it is required it seems. Whats wierd is that the person who called me to start orientation never told me about this email with more stuff needed. It was an official email from TSA with legitimate links. Had to watch videos and stuff too.
Steve
Apr 03, 2010
….this email I got seemed to serve us as to be familiarized with some of the stuff we will learn in orientation, for LAX atleast. Maybe other airports are different.
Hank
Apr 03, 2010
Mac my application was also denied at lax and im a former tso with a great record.and i also applied at long beach….if i was you ,you should look into it most likely it was denied at all airports but you just dont know it.. and you will no longer work for tsa or any federal service again..i asked the manager by the way is my application only denied at lax he said no unfortunely it will be denied every where because its in the system…then he said sorry good luck
mac you really need to contact a union rep
this is a cause for great concern i have a union rep email if you need it.
Hank
Apr 03, 2010
Mac my application was also denied at lax and im a former tso with a great record.and i also applied at long beach….if i was you ,you should look into it most likely it was denied at all airports but you just dont know it.. and you will no longer work for tsa or any federal service again..i asked the manager by the way is my application only denied at lax he said no unfortunely it will be denied every where because its in the system…then he said sorry good luck ………mac you really need to contact a union rep this is a cause for great concern i have a union rep email if you need it.
Hank
Apr 03, 2010
If your a former tso and been waiting for 1 year or more then your in trouble most likely you will not get hired this info is not known but i was resilent you need to contact a union rep i had to keep digging and digging until finally i contacted a tsa manager he told me the ugly truth are names are in a tsa system even though it says in process you will not get hired
contact a rep asap…
Hank
Apr 03, 2010
this is a case of civil rights violation..
Hank
Apr 03, 2010
Mac think about it carefully you say you had a great record at tsa yet your application was denied at lax same happen to me …because its actually denied everywhere…hopefully this info i provided to you or any one else will help. you need to talk with a tsa lax manager let me know he will tell you what he told me.most likely
MAC
Apr 03, 2010
Hank, thanks for the info, think I can get that email? I’ll see what happens..
MAC
Hank
Apr 03, 2010
Mac you and me are going to get to the bottom of this
let me have your email…I will email you all information if you know anybody else thats a former tso as well for lax california area let them know!
Hank
Apr 03, 2010
Mac first you need to leave an email to employee civil rights and your phone when you call there no reason lax should denie you specially with your record and you worked there before thats a violation also so they contact you back tell them on the voice message you left them an email
http://www.tsa.gov/what_we_do/civilrights/contact_us.shtm
hank
Apr 03, 2010
Mac whats ur email i have more info
Anonymous
Apr 05, 2010
MAC WHATS UR EMAIL?
Anonymous
Apr 06, 2010
mac90062@gmail.com
Any info would be great.
MAC
Hank
Apr 06, 2010
Hi Mac i emailed you some onfo you might want to look at
Hank
Apr 07, 2010
Hey Mac did you receieve my emails?
and did you email email him about why you were denied at lax?you might want to do it now since he is looking into mine
let me know.
Me
Apr 08, 2010
Passed the CBT today and got the contingent offer
Steve
Apr 08, 2010
Nice! COngrats!
Crystal
Apr 11, 2010
OK I submitted all papework in regards to why I filled bankruptcy, and they reviewed them because when I went to the dashboard I had all of my check marks back and now I have a star over orientation, however its sunday and cannot talk to them because I have no e-mail yet as to when and where, and as to what airport I wll be working at. EXITED!
anonymous #2
Apr 11, 2010
congratulations crystal!!! i’m glad you got through the process. just continue to wait and you will be working in no time dont worry. I am still waiting for their response in regards to my situation..its been 3 weeks now. i will let u kno what happens. thanx for the update crystal
Greg
Apr 11, 2010
Jake – Will you please email me the assessment guide you have offered to gljaeger@hotmail.com. I have my CBT test on Tuesday March 13.
Thanks, Greg
Steve
Apr 11, 2010
Who here starts orientation at LAX tomorrow morning April 12th? I do and want to see how many of us are from here.
JR
Apr 12, 2010
Ceystal,
How long ago did you file and how detailed was the paperwork you had to submit?
JR
Apr 12, 2010
Jesse(who applied at Fresno Airport)
Have you had your assessment or been given an assessment date yet?
JR
And sorry Crystal that I spelled your name wrong…
Jesse
Apr 12, 2010
JR,
This is Jesse and I applied for Fresno, as well as Oakland, Santa Barbara and LAX. It’s been three months since I submitted my 86 forms. How about you? I’ve been patiently waiting as all of us have been. No word on my airport assessment.
JR
Apr 12, 2010
Jesse
I went into the assessment phase on 02/10 and submitted my e86 forms about 2 weeks later. I got an email to resubmit them about a month later, which I did two weeks ago.
Jesse
Apr 12, 2010
JR,
MY date below the Airport Assessment is 1-12-2010..three months now…I had a couple of corrections on my e-86. Fresno is a small airport and it may be awile before we hear from them. Good Luck
Jesse
Apr 12, 2010
opps..awhile
J.H.
Apr 12, 2010
I’m guessing from reading your email that it was a language barrier.
me
Apr 13, 2010
how long does the credit check take – on average?
Diane
Apr 13, 2010
What are we suppose to be looking for in the xray test? I pressume wires, guns, knifes, what else. Can anyone give me a clue as to what I should be focusing on. Thanks
me
Apr 13, 2010
they give you examples before the X-ray check questions
Anonymous
Apr 14, 2010
Anybody here from california who has gotten a job offer besides lax?
me
Apr 14, 2010
they look like this:
http://www.upi.com/enl-win/b822fbc0176b69fc96b8876d0c55fd89/
kiasol7
Apr 15, 2010
Jake I would like a response from you if possible, you seem honest and intelligent.
I’m going to take test in a few weeks, that is not what I’m worried about. I’m worried about 2 things, first the credit, I have a charge off for a cell phone, 2 items in collections not over 120.00 each, and then a few unpaid credit cards that I have fell behind on, nothing big though as far a debt, I owe student loans and I’m still in school so they have not went into repayment, but I’m showing on my credit report that back in 2008 20,000 of debt went into repayment. This info is incorrect so I just put in a dispute it takes 30-40 days, then I have a personal student loan under a cosigner which is not suppose to be in repayment either but it’s showing up, so I’m disputing this. Then today I get a letter from my Student loan company saying my information has been stolen and to keep my eyes peeled for fraud.WOW that all I needed.
Any body got any ideas on my situation is it to complex? and will they wait to see if my disputed info is deleted within 30-45 day period? Also will it keep me from passing test. I’m a student a mother of 5. I really need the job then It could help me pay my bills, honestly.
Also I had a criminal charge in past that involved drugs basically I was in wrong place and wrong time, and all charges were dropped. I went to file for expungement today, It should be granted, will this totally mess me up, even with expungement.
Look I’m a good person, going in Criminal Justice field, a Senior in college, and will be graduating soon, I want to be completely honest about my situation will they consider this?
trife
Apr 15, 2010
Well today im up to eorientation initated i guess im just waitin on the big call to start?
Godbewithme
Apr 15, 2010
well i have horrible credit. My house is being foreclosed, i owe a credit card, just paid my last year taxes. Lost my job last year. etc… I just applied. However i have been on time and paid more then what i have to in my student loans. Im just going through some hardship.. and need a job to get things in order… What do you think my chances are?
Godbewithme
Apr 15, 2010
oh i graduated in dec. with a bs in mass communications, a certification in homland security and terrorism and i have 1 year as a legal assistant and 2 years as an office manager for a legal firm… sorry forgot to add this….
Nate
Apr 15, 2010
Hi I was wondering what the color test consists of in AZ? Any info would be helpful
Thanks
trife
Apr 15, 2010
Nate – It wouldn’t be any different from any other locations, It is a standardized test. You have to sign a disclosure form before you take it so we cannot give any info about it sorry
Nate
Apr 15, 2010
trife- Thanks for the info
trife
Apr 15, 2010
I will say dont sweat it though. easy peasy
Nate
Apr 15, 2010
I do have some trouble with some reds and some blues can you tell me if I will have any trouble?
trife
Apr 15, 2010
You may have a little bit of trouble, But i believe you will have more than enough time to figure it out. Im not sure if passing it is 100% or what though
Nate
Apr 15, 2010
Ok well thanks for everything!
Dingo
Apr 15, 2010
OK, just scheduled the CBT test… What is it all about and how hard is it ?
trife
Apr 16, 2010
Well i got the big call today, I flew through this whole process i will post a timeline to give other people applying for JFK a heads up
1/22/10 Application recived
1/28/10 CBT
1/28/10 Contingent Offer
2/14/10 Credit Check
3/02/10 Airport Assesment
4/06/10 e86
4/07/10 Medical / Drug
4/12/10 Backround check
4/12/10 Ready Pool
And today – all the way to Welcome to TSA lol
Anonymous
Apr 16, 2010
trife your lucky!!! for california the hiring process is much longer average time 6 months to over 1 year
if anybody has gotten hired in california let me know..where and when
trife
Apr 16, 2010
Even more lucky they called me today to finish eorientation and gave me a start date wooohoo!
Anonymous
Apr 16, 2010
trife you shouldnt celebrate or say wooohoo! there are those of us still in mourning that has never been called over 1 half years ;(
trife
Apr 16, 2010
Well i am going to say whooohoo because i am exited. I was in the same boat as many of you for a while, and id exepct you would do the same!
Anonymous
Apr 16, 2010
trife you not in the same boat as we are!! did you have to wait over 1 year>
I rest my case
Anonymous
Apr 17, 2010
Well maybe you passed the test but with low scores and they only take higher ones, Just because someone got hired before you, dont have to be all nasty this isnt Pre-k here
Jesse
Apr 17, 2010
Hello All. Merced Municipal Airport in California as well as Oakland International is recruiting. I initially applied for Fresno, but I’m still waiting for my Airport Assessment.
Carlos
Apr 18, 2010
Hi,
I just recently applied for TSA in the Baltimore/Washington area, but I am having trouble finding the site for the forms. I have form 2811, but cant find 2812. can someone please point me in the right direction. thanks
Carlos
Anonymous
Apr 19, 2010
The two forms are on a link on any job posting towards the bottem.
Crystal
Apr 19, 2010
I filled about last feb-march. The paperwork I gave them was a statement that showed I had been making all of my payments on time, and in that statment it also list who is getng paid. I also wrote a brief explanation on why I filled.
I got one call from D.C airport, does anyone know how long it takes for the other airport I applied for to call me?
trife
Apr 19, 2010
Anyone starting JFK on the 26th?
JPC
Apr 20, 2010
Just got the call today to start orientation on May 10t-15th for san diego airport, then they said i will be going up to LA on May 17th-22nd for more training before i start OJT on May 24th, i just hope that they will be willing to work with me on my school schedule for college
Anonymous
Apr 20, 2010
congrats Jpc finally
how long was the whole process for you?
commissary
Apr 20, 2010
Update!
Finally, the credit check forms went through. It took them almost a month, lol. I’ve been invited to the airport assessment, but haven’t received an email giving me a date or time. How long does it usually take to get an email for this part? Also, I’ve just started to fill out the e-QIP.
JPC
Apr 20, 2010
Two years on May 5th… i told the lady that called me that and she said about a year is average for california
Anonymous
Apr 20, 2010
Jpc im glad you finally made it,thanks for the info i guss you can go on vacation now
goodluck
David
Apr 20, 2010
I made it to orientation!! Medical took almost 4 weeks to clear, then I jumped all the way from medical in process to orientation in process!!
Anonymous
Apr 20, 2010
david what airports you apply at?
David
Apr 20, 2010
Atlanta Airport
Anonymous
Apr 20, 2010
What does the Airport Assessment consist of?
JPC
Apr 21, 2010
LOL, i hope they give me the time off, want to go to vegas for my 21st…
TSA WILL MAKE YOU GREY
Apr 21, 2010
If you think the TSA will give you time off, your sadly mistaken. I think Hitler had more concern for his people than these schmucks do.
For those of you that think you can tough it out, I tip my hat to you. Unfortunately, other than the typical rear kissers, I have seen VERY FEW good men and women stay. I have seen many harassed until they quit by management.
Be prepared to be written up for common sense. It is not allowed nor encouraged. And oh god, do not take initiative, you will pay for it!
If you become injured on the job, you WILL BE PERSECUTED. Don’t bother with the ombudsmen, they go to lunch with management and are part of the same sleeze balls.
If you get injured, IMMEDIATELY seek an attorney.
I left after they tried to write me up for wearing my personal coat in a public area on my break (which I got maybe 5% of the time I worked there) on one of the worst days of the year. I got written up for being 2 minutes late in a blizzard (18″ snowfall UNPLOWED) when almost everyone else called in. Buyer beware man… Buyer beware!!!
David
Apr 21, 2010
While I was at the airport I talked to a TSO that was outside smoking and he told me he did not like the job. He said the bosses suck
Anonymous
Apr 21, 2010
who these days like are bosses? i bet 80 percent of us hate are bosses in any job
proven facts
bizzboll
Apr 23, 2010
Im stucked on credit check since october… applied for lax
commissary
Apr 24, 2010
Passed the airport assessment/interview today and my medical/drug test is in 6 days. Just wondering, do they do urine and hair drug test or is just urine?
Tasha
Apr 24, 2010
Tomorrow is the big day…i start orientation at 7:30am for the BWI Airport in Maryland…I’m excited and I don’t know what to expect
Charles
Apr 24, 2010
Jen…..can you tell me what it’s been like at RDU? (If your there yet). My assessment is on Charlotte (Monday (26 Apr 2010). Iv’e only been “in the system” for 2 months as I took my initial test in Feb. So, things (I’m happy to report) are moving well. But having to start in Charlotte (if I get a job offer)…I certainly would want to work my way back to the triangle if RDU proves to be condusive…
JPC
Apr 25, 2010
They only take urine at the medical assessment but they test it on the spot, or at least mine did…. it has to be a certain temp
trife
Apr 25, 2010
Tommorow is my Big day also at JFK start training, Kinda nervous
Anonymous
Apr 25, 2010
Trife dont be nervous its not a big deal consider first day like ur first day in a college class only difference ur getting payed trust me its stress free
Anonymous
Apr 25, 2010
for all those idiots scared about urine tests and asking questions etc..its very obvious ur guilty of something i hope u guys get caught and learn ur lessons
notification will be sent
Bodid
Apr 25, 2010
Pedro, I’m one of the guys that does the hiring. We are not really interested in your spelling ability, you aren’t going to have to write reports. What we really need are people who are bilingual (that means you speak more than one language). Your job is to hassle people on their way to the airplane, and the more languages you can do that in the better it is for all of us.People think if they don’t speak english they can just scoot through security. If you can jack them in spanish that will help tremendously. Don’t let these people get you ndown or hold you back. Please come down to our office at your local airport and tell them Bodidly said to hire you. (They all know me). I’m looking forwared to having you on the team, I’ll stop by after you are settled in the new job
Anonymous
Apr 25, 2010
ALOT OF YOU ARE IN FOR A RUDE AWAKEING. THE TSA IS NOT EVERYTHING THAT YOU THINK IT IS. DONT PUT ALL YOU EGGS IN ONE BASKET, THIS IS NOT A JOB WHERE YOU WILL LIKELY RETIRE, I DONT KNOW ANYONE WHO WORK FOR THE TSA LONGER THAN 5 YEARS. BE SMART USE IT AS A STEPING STONE AND MOVE ON. THERE IS VERY LITTLE JOB SECURITY, SO MAKE YOUR MOVES QUICKLY. I WISH ALL OF YOU THE BEST IN YOUR FUTURE ENDEAVORS.
tsa for life
Apr 25, 2010
im going to put all my eggs in 1 basket why do u ask
because when tsa unionizes and moves to gs scale..they will be just like any other federal job
dont believe me look up afge and net
tsa for life
Apr 25, 2010
those people that talk bad about tsa are the same ones trying to stop tsa from uniozing ….most likely republicans or helping terrorist in some way
Anonymous
Apr 27, 2010
Hi guys, I just stumbled upon this. I recently passed the CBT test, accepted the cont offer, and faxed in my 2811 and 2812 forms a couple of weeks ago. Um, is that it, now just wait? I haven’t heard or gotten any emails from them recently.
trife
Apr 27, 2010
Anyway yesterday was my first day of training, and everyone in the training class was either waiting 3months up to 1year and there is ONLY 13 people in our class. Maybe its that selective guys so sit tight.. This is for JFK
Karim
Apr 27, 2010
Applied 4/19/2010
Passed CBT 4/21/2010
Contingent offer 4/21/2010
Still waiting for credit check. They told me it’s a outside agency that does the credit check so it might take some times. Other reps told me it takes usually about 2 weeks.
I freaked out about the exam I was told I get 150 minutes to take the exam & a break between to so i can catch some breath. I was done in 30 minutes thinking there was more. Told the rep I needed a break she told me for what your done. I asked her how long is the result going to take. She handed me a paper state in it takes 2 weeks for the CBT result. I got a e-mail within ten minutes saying I passed. So timing is really not that bad here in Jersey. I Applied in EWR one of the worst known airport. I wanna make a difference so I applied. Remember one of the airplane that attacked the twin tower flew from here Newark, NJ lets see if they can try again through me (only if I get accepted). Pray for me, God Bless America.
Karim
Apr 27, 2010
Did anyone applied for the FAM job?
n/a
Apr 27, 2010
I’ve been in bc check for jfk for 4 months now
n/a
Apr 27, 2010
how long is training trife?
Anonymous
Apr 27, 2010
You should give them a call, I passed my bc check in like 2 weeks…
Anyways classroom training is about 2 weeks, than after that you will have on the job training that can vary from 2 weeks to 2 months, depending on what your trainer so i am told. And while in OTJ Training you will work whatever the schedule your trainer works
Applicant
Apr 27, 2010
I took my CBT yesterday, passed. I faxed my forms today, don’t have much credit history because of my age. Applying at a very small regional airport, wish me luck. I hope it goes fast and I at least know something.
Karim
Apr 28, 2010
Anonymous I’m in the same process now wait for credit check which might take awhile. I’ll keep you updated. Where did you apply?
Lonelyguy
Apr 28, 2010
Passed the credit check. Submitted e86 forms. Still waiting on my airport assessment for KLAN. How long does this part usually take? Should I also apply to other airports? If so, how do I go about doing that? If I had a second class medical examination done a few months ago will I still have to have medical screening done?
Thanks
Lonelyguy
Apr 28, 2010
Passed the credit check. Submitted e86 forms. Still waiting on my airport assessment for KLAN. How long does this part usually take? Should I also apply to other airports? If so, how do I go about doing that? If I had a second class medical examination done a few months ago will I still have to have medical screening done?
Thanks
Karim
Apr 28, 2010
Lonely guys would you be able to tell me how long it took you to do the credit check? I just got of the phone with the Hr rep the guy was awesome he told me everything that i need to get through. He said after the credit Check you get called within days.
Lonelyguy
Apr 28, 2010
It only took about 2 weeks to get my credit check finished.
Anonymous
Apr 28, 2010
Cool let me know what happens next I’m one step behind you
David
Apr 28, 2010
Got the big phone call today, I start work next month. They said there is a 2 year probation period, wow that a long time. I hope all that are waiting here get called soon too. Thanks for all the info on this website. And new people please read all the old posts here, there is a lot of good information posted here.
Anonymous
Apr 28, 2010
david who called you ? what airport?
and how long did it take u?
congrats
Hammer
Apr 29, 2010
Hello all. New to the sight but been in the shadows watching for a little bit.
I have noticed that very few of you are being expedited while others linger, I have some ideas.
In the CBT did you say there was something when there may have not? Could be that they are ram rodding some thru because they were more accurate on the testing while others “thought they seen something”.
On the Credit Check after they say we need 2811/2812 fax them and call often until they show credit checked stared. My opinion on the credit check is they have received your credit history not that they done the check. Also check online with equifax and the other agencies. They are suppose to give you at least one free report a year by law so do one now then another if you want in four months or if you know it is good just get one for a copy and then if there is a problem get a new one from another so you can see what it maybe to help resolve the issue. Also I live close to the airport that I applied for, I have been in the process for a short time and I am where others are after 9 months, keep calling that I believe shows interest and write down the persons name and that number they give you so you have a reference to go by in case you try to do research or back track.
Opinions?
oib_fred
Apr 30, 2010
Has anyone ever recieved reimbursement for traveling to their airport assessment? I have a 360+ mile (round trip) for my ILM (WILMINTON,NC) assessment at RDU.
Second thought, is the medical going to be at the same location, and of course it’ll be at a later date. Hope I don’t have to drive that far for the med!
Last thought … does TSA provide room and board if training is at a remote site?
thanks in advance,
oib_fred
me
Apr 30, 2010
got a email telling me thaty I needed to fill out a couple of the forms for the credit check and fax back. hopefully this will get the ball rolling again
matt
Apr 30, 2010
At the end of the e-86 form did you print and sign the documents?
Anonymous
May 01, 2010
Can anyone give a few examples of the questions they ask you at the assessment?
Hammer
May 01, 2010
Yes I could but I would be in violation of my agreement. It is very BASIC and COMMON SENSE test; what do you make of this or that, word meanings, most likely. PAY THE world attention! Follow the directions. Etc. sometimes there are not items in everything, Don’t “pencil whip” the test, that is probably why some are waiting forever for the next step. because they may be taking some over others because they could tell something was not in there. You’ll catch my drift on what I am talking about when you take the CBT.
I thought I failed and when I got home the subject line on the E-Mail said contingent offer, my jaw dropped. Send everything in promptly don’t put anything of unless you need to.
Anonymous
May 01, 2010
Hammer, I said assessment, not the CBT test
) I’ve taken it too, first part was cake, but the x-ray was pretty hard. I guess we will learn more in the training.
Again, anyone have any idea what kind of questions they ask during the interview? Behavioral questions aren’t my forte, and I doubt they want to know what I did in my last employment since I worked at an insurance company and I doubt they know the lingo…
Caligirl
May 01, 2010
Just took the test Thursday…The first part of the test is very easy as long as you’ve passed 6th grade lol…the second part of the test (x-ray) was HARD!…lol i dont want to scare anyone but its hard…they show you 1 page with like 6-8 different examples of the same object for 30 seconds…for example one of the pages showed 6 images of different types of pocket knives for 30 seconds…then the next screen pops up showing the x-ray of a luggage…within 15 seconds u have to choose whether or not you see one of those knives within the x-ray…it shows you about 18 different luggage x-rays before moving on to the next object….they show you about 8 different objects with 18 x-rays each…while doing the x-ray part of the test i became very agitated because it was so hard and i just started putting anything on my answers because i was sure i’d failed it. got to my car and grabbed my phone and had already gotten an email saying i passed and had a contingent offer! YAY! lol i wouldnt advise anyone to just mark ANYTHING on their x-ray portion though, because what worked for ME may not work for YOU! now im at the credit check phase which im really praying on! i started off with $38,000 in bad debt on my credit but now im down to $4,600 on all 3 reports….the application said it must be under $7,500 so i SHOULD be safe, but you never know…hopfully my prayers will work
Anonymous
May 03, 2010
Caligirl
i wouldnt say its 6th grade level i would say its highschool lets be real!!
Jersey
May 03, 2010
Caligirl your in a violation of federal law to discuss the exam. I won’t be surprised if you get dismissed from the application.
Jersey
May 03, 2010
I took the exam finished it in 30 minute it’s not hard if you passed High School.
Applicant
May 03, 2010
Dis anyone have trouble faxing the credit check forms to them? I faxed them, called almost a week later just to be sure they got them and they told me to check back in a week because it takes time for them to download….sounded funny to me. I dunno.
Lonelyguy
May 04, 2010
How does one go about applying at different airports? I’d like to apply for more openings all over the country but I don’t want it to effect the progress of my current application with TSA. Is there any way to just add other airports?
molk
May 05, 2010
Just apply to another job opening on USAJOBS and it will show up on ur candidate dashboard.
molk
May 05, 2010
yo trife, hows training going?
i’m also in the hiring process for JFK.
trife
May 05, 2010
Its going pretty good. only up a week and a half into it.
First few days are easy.
Than it gets pretty intense they throw alot of stuff at you real quick.
But the instructors are great!
orbit
May 05, 2010
you can always call TSA to change your primary airport.
hopeful
May 05, 2010
Had my airport assessment last Tuesday and my medical yesterday. Now I’m just waiting to see if I pass it (though I can’t think of any reason why I would fail). I still have a blue star over the airport assessment with the date I got the call, no date or anything for the e86, and just a date for the medical…so I hope within a few weeks that will all change to checks.
n/a
May 05, 2010
i heard if u a fail an exam like 3 times your kicked out the class
Anonymous
May 05, 2010
Fist let me tell you I failed my interview. I wsa VERY disappointed to say the least. I went home in disgust and got online to gather more information. It was then I realized the 2 assholes who interviewed me were ex military and were using a requirement profile made up by the government. How accurate do you think that is? Also after reading the replies in this column I get the distinct idea that tha TSA is a horrible job requiring an employee to put up with years of BS in order to have a federal pension. Is it worth it? Tough to say.
Lonelyguy
May 05, 2010
Sorry to hear that brother. That is my biggest fear right now. I don’t know what I would do if after waiting all this time only to get denied.
Lonelyguy
May 05, 2010
Also, I’m currently on hold with hr access. 50+minutes already!!!
dru
May 05, 2010
I appied back in February, have done my CBT, credit chk, and have airport assessment scheduled for May 12 in Arkansas (closest to my home, and my 1st choice).. I applied for numerous airports throughout the country, so if I pass my a/p assessment does that mean I am getting placed at my first choice, or will I possibly get a call from one of the other airports? Does ready pool mean ready for all locations or just the one that called? I will accept Arkansas of course but wondering if any of the others are still an option..
dru
May 05, 2010
providing, of course, that my background, medical, etc.. is approved.. any feedback would be appreciated!
Trife
May 05, 2010
Dru – I am currently in training class. And what was explained to me once you are in the ready pool a specific airport picked you up and it REMOVES you from the lists at other airports. You can apply to others but it all depends on the airport itself who will call. Its definitely not based on location. its based on the need of each airport
dru
May 05, 2010
Thanks Trife that’s kind of what I figured but wasn’t sure..looking forward to my airport assessment and hoping all goes well the rest of the way through! Best of luck to everyone in this forum and thanks for all the info you’ve provided!
Dana
May 06, 2010
I’ve been waiting for 3 months on Airport Assessment. I looked recently on the USA job site, and they were asking for applicants for the same airport. It seems that the TSA and the hiring process are not in synch. I’m sure there are hundreds of people waiting to get an airport interview and medical exam, and they continue to take more applicants. I’m beginning to believe that this is a business that has a life of of it’s own. So many companies rely on the process. Testing, credit check, medical exam, background check. The money spent on this hiring process must be a huge part of the TSA budget. Why not hire good people, pay them well, treat them well, and then you will retain officers and save the government money. It worries me that there might be pressure to continue to spend money this way, as an economic decision to keep these companies in business.
Jesse
May 06, 2010
Dana,
I live in California and have been on the Airport Assessment phase for 4 months. California is a little slow, but patience is the key.
Hang in there!
Anonymous
May 06, 2010
DANA SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE AOUT THIS
WASTEFUL SPENDING
JPC
May 07, 2010
I applied at SAN and they finally called me about 3 weeks ago, i start my orientation on the 9th…. i have been in the whole process for about two years. The lady on the phone said about a year is average for California…
Anonymous
May 07, 2010
If you have a small penis, you may not want to work for the TSA
http://www.miamiherald.com/2010/05/06/1617423/miami-airport-screener-beats-co.html
Miami airport screener accused of attack after jeers at genitals
A Miami airport screener, agitated at continued ribbing after colleagues saw his body parts in an imaging scanner, attacked a colleague, police said
A Miami International Airport federal security screener has been arrested for allegedly using an expandable police baton to beat up a co-worker.
The source of their conflict, police say: daily ribbing about the size of the screener’s genitalia.
Screener Rolando Negrin’s private body parts were observed by his Transportation Security Administration colleagues conducting training on the airport’s full-body imaging machines.
Months of joking culminated on Tuesday night, when Negrin attacked co-worker Hugo Osorno in an employee parking lot, according to an arrest report.
Negrin “stated he could not take the jokes any more and lost his mind,” said the report, made public Thursday.
Anonymous
May 07, 2010
If you have a small penis, you may not want to work for the TSA
is that with or without a hard up?
Anonymous
May 07, 2010
anybody has recieved a call to start in california besides lax?
Karim
May 07, 2010
What do they ask you in the interview? Can anyone help please?
Chiakri
May 08, 2010
I applied for Allentown Airport in Pa has anyone else? I am in process of “met application requirements” and wanted to know how fast other responses were for around here. Thank you.
Anonymous
May 09, 2010
Chiakri I’m like 90 miles from you i applied in EWR Newark. I applied on 4/19 now I’m up to airport assessment. So here it’s going pretty quick. Funny thing is i call them 5 times a day to make sure my app is all fine and up to date sometimes you get nice reps who tells you the entire process one rep was even good enough to tell me the exact date when my credit check was going to be done. Just keep on calling so they system picks up ur application quicker. Worried about the assesment can anyone give me some tip here. Would really appreciate it
Anonymous
May 11, 2010
Does TSA do hair follicle tests? I quite smoking about 2 months ago and was just wondering if it is just a standard urine and blood test or follicle. I don’t need to hear responses about how I shouldn’t get the job or any like that cause you don’t know me as a person. Just a simple question for anyone that has gone through the process. Thanks
molk
May 12, 2010
urine test…
dru
May 12, 2010
Passed AA today, calling to sched medical tomorrow. Very impressed with the whole procedure today, very professional. Looking forward to the next step. Oh, once you’re in the ready pool you can be called by any airport that you have applied for, not just your main airport… My process started Jan 28, so almost 4 mos. to this point so far.
Anonymous
May 13, 2010
DRU WHAT STATE YOU APPLY AT?
and anybody in california receieved a job offer besides lax?
Furb
May 13, 2010
Just a quick question for anyone in the same position I’m at.
I applied at LAX recently and am now up to the point of background investigation. After re-submitting my e86 forms a couple times now, I’m wondering how long this investigation step is actually going to take. I know the FBI will call friends/family and ask about me and I know that I’ll be called in for an interview by them, but not sure on how long I should be waiting for this. Also, what will the FBI be asking me? If anyone can shed some light on this, that’d be great. Thanks!
Cheers.
Ron
May 13, 2010
Hey dru i got my Airport assessment soon. Any tips bro?
Ron
May 13, 2010
furb why is it they make you resubmit e86. Did you make mistakes??
molk
May 13, 2010
FBI??? LOL
dru
May 13, 2010
Ron, everyone was very accomodating and it was a very relaxed process for me. Just dress nicely, be well groomed, and be yourself. I didn’t see anyone there in suit & tie – slacks and button down shirt was what most of the guys were wearing. p.s. it’s sis, not bro..
no worries
me
May 13, 2010
Also waiting for airport assessment
Ron
May 13, 2010
LoL sorry Dru. So would it be too much to ask what kind of questions they ask and what kind of prep i should take. I know your not allowed to discuss it at least an example would be nice. Thanks sis. I would really appreciate it if you can give me any heads up at all on the questions. I really want this job and I’ve been waiting so long it would suck to not get the job like Anonymous did on My 5th on this board
Ron
May 13, 2010
lol FBI don’t waste time on people like us they got better things to do. Unless you kind some sort of criminal history or warrants. Then your asking for the FBI lol
Furb
May 13, 2010
Ron, they sent it back with minor errors like I put initial only for mothers middle name and somewhere else, I spelt it out. I fixed everything so hopefully they start on that. Uhm, with the background investigation, I’m quite positive that the FBI will spend sometime on us. A friend of mine who recommended me the job said that when he applied 3 years ago, he went through the same process and the FBI called him in to interview him about his past.
Unless you guys think that he’s just joking with me.
dru
May 13, 2010
Ron, we have to agree not to disclose anything about the interview so I can’t tell you anything about what happens in that room. I did however prepare by going here: http://tsacareercoaching.tsa.dhs.gov/dynamictsa.cfm These interview questions will help you prepare – be honest and speak from experience, you’ll be fine. Don’t know about that May 5th post b/c everyone was very accomodating at my assessment. Good luck to you
Ron
May 14, 2010
Dru thanks a lot again you’ve been a great help. If I pass interview I owe it to you thanks
dru
May 14, 2010
No worries – we’re all here to share our experiences and I’ve gotten great tips on these forums as well. If you pass your interview you should pat yourself on the back, not anyone else! But thanks for saying thanks
Good luck
David
May 14, 2010
Does height matter in TSA I’m only 5’1 Male
Coping
May 14, 2010
WHat does Coping skill means
Marc
May 14, 2010
If you fail the computerized entry exam, you can retake it again in 6 months without any problems. However, judging from what you wrote, you need to be fluent and educated in ENGLISH, not racism, so you OBVIOUSLY won’t pass since you sound illiterate!
dru
May 17, 2010
I went to medical today, I think everything went ok.. I didn’t have to wait long at all, and the people at the facility were very nice. Not to jinx it but I can’t believe how professional and courteous everyone has been since I started this process. Now I guess the waiting game begins for my background check to get finished..
Anonymous
May 17, 2010
dru of coarse they should be courteous you seem surprised why?
dru
May 17, 2010
I have seen a few posts on this forum and also other places online where people have remarked about having difficulty in the TSO hiring process. I just wanted to report my positive experience so that others don’t experience the same apprehension. Very happy so far with every single person I’ve dealt with in the process so far.
namcoarde5678
May 18, 2010
hi im the process for lax,whats inside the medical packet besides the cup and what is the medical test consist about
dru
May 18, 2010
“What is the medical test consist about”?? huh?? You better worry about the computer exam, not the medical!
namcoarde5678
May 18, 2010
well dru i took the aiport assessment already and just wanted to know what the medical exam consists about?
dru
May 18, 2010
It consists of a urine drug screen, and then a hearing test, vision test, and physical to make sure you have a full range of motion (reflex test, touch your toes, etc…) If you already passed your airport assessment then the hardest part is over
Bob
May 18, 2010
I applied for a TSA oosition about a year a half ago. I applied for the position at 2 airports. My firdt choice was an airport in the the city I live, and my second choice was an airport 500 miles from where I live. I was finally called to take the CBT test, and thank God I passed.
My question is, if the application I submitted is for an airport that is far from my home is it possible, after the hiring process is completed, to be assigned to an airport that is closer to where I live?
bn
May 18, 2010
Has anyone applied at a smaller airport? I am just wondering if the hiring process is shorter. I live in Redding and the airport gets maybe 25 flights in, 25 flights out each day.
TSA david
May 18, 2010
Bob if you had read my post and another post, you would known that probation lasts for two years and after that two years are up, you can bid for other jobs and other locations. Alot of these questions people are asking have been asked before
Anonymous
May 19, 2010
bob, not true. ive been with tsa for almost 3 months now and on the first of june im putting in to transfer to a different location. you only hafta wait 90 days before you can request transfer. it may not get approved however, but you only have to wait 90 days.
Bob
May 19, 2010
First of all thank you TSA David & Anonymous for answering my enquiry.
After submitting my last post I went to USAJobs.gov to see if there are any TSO openings closer to where I live. Fortunately, I did find a TSO annoucement for the airport in the city where I reside. As a matter of fact the Airport that I found was my first pick when I originally applied for the TSO position. Unfortunately, that opening annoucement (1st pick)) had expired when the TSA had contacted me about CBT test, which is part of the processing for TSO position that is 500 (actually 300) miles away. Anyway I submitted an application for the position that is much closer to me and my “Dashboard” info was automatically updated. It appears that I am now being processed for both positions. The strange thing is that the “Dashboard” processing info for the “close to home” position reads that I passed the CBT test the day before my application was submitted.
If anyone has any knowledge about TSA HRA policies & procedures can you give me an idea how that will play out in the hiring process?
Will I have to wait another year to be called for the airport closer to home?
NOTE:I applied for the first TSO position (300 miles away)on 7/2009
I applied for the second TSO position (close to home)on 5/18/2010 – annoucement expires in 3 weeks.
Bob
namcoarde5678
May 19, 2010
what happens if someone exceeds the blood pressure of 140/90?
will i still be hired or what will happen?
Nicky
May 19, 2010
Hi,
I was called for the airport assessment which include an interview. Can someone PLEASE tell me what the interview is like? What kind of questions do they ask? I am nervous about it.
Anonymous
May 19, 2010
anybody here got called from california to start orientation besides LAX?
Nicky
May 19, 2010
Can Jake or someone who has the study guide for the assessment email it to me please? My interview is this week. valino12010@hotmail.com Thank you
dru
May 19, 2010
Nicky I posted it on May 13th – go to http://tsacareercoaching.tsa.dhs.gov/dynamictsa.cfm
tony
May 20, 2010
What kind of drug test does TSA take??
Ron
May 20, 2010
Tony why you worried. If you don’t do drugs then ur good unless lol
Ron
May 20, 2010
Tony why you worried? If you don’t do drugs then ur good unless lol
dru
May 21, 2010
sure are a lot of drug users posting here
renosuv
May 22, 2010
If your bp is high it will need to be under control before the continue the hiring process.
Anonymous
May 22, 2010
I’ve been waiting for a about a year and a half now trying to get hired in Santa Barbara. I also applied to Mcgredy airfield and Las Vegas Mcarran..anyone here still waiting for Santa Barbara by chance?? My background check still hasn’t started but thankfully the worst of it is over. I was a former TSO of 2 years at Mcarran trying to get reinstated
notjustanothertso
May 23, 2010
Anonymous
Hello if you have been waiting 1year an half for santa barbara then something is wrong it doesnt take over 1 year and half for you to get the call… your background should of been finished within the year it, should only take at the most 2 months to complete a back ground in any job.you need to check up on that call them..call the help desk. it shouldnt take that long i receieve a call from sanata barbara but i had to denie it because its to far for me..its like over 500 miles for me.. tell me where are u at now? what have u completed..im glad i seen your post
notjustanothertso
May 23, 2010
I have heard that Tsa are denieing former TSo’s from getting rehired again
we need to get together and do soemthing about this.. if this is you get ahold of me.
Skrewy Louie
May 24, 2010
Hello everyone. I attended a TSO information job fair last night at the Proud Bird restaurant. I applied for the position at 12:15am and 5 minutes later I got an email stating that they will call me to schedule the computer based testing. Can anyone give me some insight as to what I should study or what I need to know for the test? Thanks
phoenix
May 24, 2010
dru– i think we might be going for the same job in arkansas fsm or xna im in the same boatyou are in passed the medical and waiting
Ron
May 24, 2010
I’m still waiting for the airport assessment. Dru how long did you wait for the AA after credit check for them to call u???
dru
May 24, 2010
Has anyone else noticed that there is someone logging on and posting comments under your name? I didn’t post the comment above, “There sure are alot of drug users here” – whoever’s using my login name get your own and don’t put your stupid comments under my username! I am dru and I approve this message
dru
May 24, 2010
Phoenix I’ve applied to FSM and TUL, as well as a couple of others.. keep posting with your updates, and I’ll do the same – maybe we’ll end up in training class together.. (I never saw the opening for XNA or I would have applied there too…)
Ron here’s my timeline:
CBT Cont Offer Credit AA e86 Forms Medical Background
2/3/2010 2/4/2010 3/1/2010 4/21/2010 5/12/2010 5/19/2010 – - – -
AA Date is the date they called me to set up my appointment, my actual AA was on 5/12, I submitted the e86 on 4/28 but you have to sign forms at the AA for the e86 to proceed, that’s why they dated it 5/12/10.. Between credit and AA the call took a month and 3 weeks…
imnotdru
May 24, 2010
im not dru and i approve my message lol
who else from california here
bn
May 25, 2010
I am from cali but way up north. Applied for the airport in Redding.
dru
May 25, 2010
I got a email today saying I will not be getting the job at the airport. They found out I was leaking info on this board.
imnotdru
May 25, 2010
Dru who found out ? what did they say on the email who was it? what exactly did you leak out?
imnotdru
May 25, 2010
dru if you did leak stuff out why would u do that? they told u never do that?
because if someoe tells me not to leak stuff out specially the government guess what? i wouldnt do it
dru
May 25, 2010
Ok this will be my LAST message on this board, I did NOT type that I was turned down due to leaking information. I did not leak information, nor would I. I am no longer going to be part of this forum. It’s obvious that anyone can log in under anyone else’s name b/c a password is not required. This is my last post, good luck everyone. To those jokers that have nothing better to do than to impersonate others and play jokes all day and ruin forums, I suggest you get a life. If you see my login name, trust that it is the jerk that has nothing better to do. Oh, and you might want to try some punctuation next time – I could write better sentences in second grade…
dru
May 25, 2010
Ok this will be my second to the last, to LAST message on this board, I did NOT type the last last message
I am dru and I approve this message
jojo
May 25, 2010
do they watch you
Anonymous
May 26, 2010
I think the reason why I haven’t been hired yet is the fact that I took a while to complete my medical eval and waited almost to the end of the deadline of april 15th to finish..i’m the former TSO that is trying to go to santa barbara..doesn’t each step take 1 to 3 months anyway? if i go through this whole process and get denied by any airport you bet your ass i’m getting a hold of a union rep
Anonymous
May 26, 2010
@notjustanothertso
send me an email so we can find out what’s goin on..i got a call from the helpdesk a few days ago and the lady told me that i just need to keep waiting and there’s nothing she can really do..obviously i was frustrated because i get told the same thing everytime i call
geor1717@yahoo.com
Anonymous
May 26, 2010
whats steps have u completed on ur dash board? this message goes to former TSO
Anonymous
May 26, 2010
i’ve completed the medical eval (april 12th) and i have the check mark but no star above the background check…what’s weird is that i passed my interview assessment september 09 but it’s just an empty circle with the date i passed it
Anonymous
May 26, 2010
you need to call the help desk other wise you will never have any check marks for completion your way over do
something wrong
Anonymous
May 26, 2010
i already receieved a call for santa barbara months ago and mid early 2009
if you ask me there holding u back for some reason a mistake is being made on your process call them
Anonymous
May 26, 2010
buddy of mine was just on hold for 56 minutes and then had to leave a message to a FULL inbox..how can i call them with service like that? i should apply for the helpdesk lol
anonymous
May 26, 2010
crystal are u there? did u start?
Alton
May 31, 2010
Yep I’m new to this myself. Tomorrow I’ll be taking the CBT. I applied for Atlanta Hartfield Airport. The funny thing is, I work in New York and taking my CBT in New York.
My question is “If and when I get to the medical part, do I have to take the exam in Georgia”?
Kal
Jun 01, 2010
Is anybody going through the hiring process at ORD (O’Hare airport)? I passed the airport assessment, submitted my e86 a week ago and passed my medical.
miami
Jun 02, 2010
I worked for TSA in Miami International Airport, that job sucked, employees are underpaid, mistreated, and there are no regards for employee health or labor laws.
I realized what a waste that job is and I left, and I hurt my back severely, thanks for nothing TSA.
Anonymous
Jun 02, 2010
miami where do u work now? if tsa sucks where are u at?
tulsaokie
Jun 02, 2010
Anyone applied for Tulsa? Wondering how many openings are there? I applied for that airport full time still waiting for my background check to get done tho
Anonymous
Jun 02, 2010
yea miami, please tell us more
Anonymous
Jun 03, 2010
If I recall there’s a form you signed prior to testing. It stated you do not disclose any info
Nanna Sitter
Jun 04, 2010
Are there any test books to study concerning this test, or is it all common sence
crystal
Jun 07, 2010
Yes today was my first orientation day, has anyone went through the whole training yet? Is there really a test that you have to pass? I guess I will find out soon, First day was all about meeting people and filling out paperwork, and took measurements for uniform.
crystal
Jun 07, 2010
When I did my medical: besides the pee test, I had to do a basic vision test, basic hearing test, go in a room and bend down as far as a could, walk a staright line on my toes to the door and back, and do a couple more exercises that require funny movements, that where easy to do, and stick out my hands and had to put as much presure on the nurses hand to try and move it. VERY BASIC. They want to make sure nothing makes wierd sounds when you move, and basically see if you can move (general movements), and of course see and hear, and drug free.
crystal
Jun 07, 2010
sorry went through some more post to see if I could answer any question… So No you will not get reimbursed for your airport assesment, Training for me is going to be for 2 and a half weeks. it is a 2.5 hr drive for me one way, and they put me up in a hotel, and I do not think there is a height requirment, b/c I am 4 foot 11. So they pay for the room, and I am supossed to get money back for the gas going to training. After training you go to your airport and for about 3 weeks you train/shadow someone, and during this period they gave us the option to work full time( for this period only) Most of the schedules people have been getting are 5 am-10 am, or 1 pm-6pm, give or take a hr. Also it seems as though the days are are wed and tues… this just might be for the area I am in. They also gave people a chance to trade schedules, you must be at the same airport and same gender, but once again this was in my area. GOOD LUCK to everyone, and just sit and wait, it tooke me about a yr and half.
crystal
Jun 07, 2010
took* days off* sorry i type fast
Anonymous
Jun 07, 2010
crystal i didnt know tsa pays for hotels? where did u get this info i was told different and it says tsa will not pay any travel?
where does it say?
Ron
Jun 08, 2010
http://jobview.usajobs.gov/GetJob.aspx?JobID=88317082&JobTitle=Transportation+Security+Officer+%28TSO%29&q=tsa+&where=07087&x=0&y=0&brd=3876&vw=b&FedEmp=N&FedPub=Y&AVSDM=2010-06-08+08%3a42%3a00
Crustal go to this link it says relocation will not be covered unless your airport does not sure. The link i sent you is for New York JFK
anonymous
Jun 09, 2010
im glad to see you got the job crystal congratulations i am very proud of u. its been several months since i responded to my letter of interrogatory and still no response from tsa yet.. this is a huge waiting game..
crystal
Jun 09, 2010
I am not relocating, so I am not expecting money for that. What I am talking about: I am attending training that is a 2 and a half hour drive from my house. THEY set it up so that I am in a hotel for TRAINING. I know they are paying for it because it is already paid for by them, and I am here not paying for the room. It does not say this anywhere, it is up to them, and how far away you are from the training location. There is about 7 people in my class in the hotel, the rest are not in it because they live close, and of course TSA is not going to pay for them to stay in a hotel, when they live in the area. Also I will be getting money back for gas, because of the travel once I get back to my area. I am NOT relocating, just traveling to the orientation 2.5 hrs away.
and thx, and yes its a long wait, but exiting when its done and you make it through
oib_fred
Jun 09, 2010
Hey Crystal,
Kudos to ya for gettin’ in …
Whats the age breakdown of your training group … are there any senior candidates in your class … like over 55? I’ve been waiting 5 months so far for an appointment to ILM (Wilmington,NC)
OIB_FRED
Furb
Jun 09, 2010
Hey, just got an email yesterday saying that I am now on medical hold. Does anyone know what this means? It took them about 5 weeks just to finish up on my medical even with me calling in more than 7 times. Finally when I thought I’ve passed onto the next step, I get an email saying ‘MEDICAL HOLD’. If anyone has gotten this email or knows more about it, I’d really appreciate the info.
Thanks!
Fern
Jun 10, 2010
I was also put on medical hold. What it means is you will soon be sent, via Fed-Ex, a set of documents which you must have your physicians fill out. You will know what you’ve been put on medical hold for because along with those forms is sheet telling for what reason you’re on hold. You have 90 days in order to have your physicians or physicians fill them out and fax it back to CHS. They will then continue your evaluation and make a determination then.
Tanesha
Jun 11, 2010
Hello, My husband failed the test on 6/09/10 due to insufficient ID. In the candidate Dashboard is status has a stop. Will he be able to re test? or is he disqualified completely? Please help. Thanks
crystal
Jun 11, 2010
The age group in my class varies. I am 24, another girl is 23, and then most of the other people are in their late 30′s some in 40′s and some in 50′s…. it is a wide mix. and In my class there is 2 I think going to ILM, 5 months is not a bad wait. my total wait was around a yr and 5 mo, but Being in your 50′s will not stop you. Also if the test was failed (initial test) then I do believe you can re-test in 6 mo, call the help desk. 1877 872 7990. You will be on hold for 30 min to a hr, I put my phone on speaker, and I have waited a little over a hr, but you must keep up with it.
Anonymous
Jun 11, 2010
i have a misdemeanor possession of marijuana charge i completed probation and it happen about 8 years ago> will this prevent me from getting an tso job?
Anonymous
Jun 12, 2010
A MEDICAL HOLD is when there is a problem or issue with your medical examination or a pre-exsisting medical problem you might have or had. You should be informed on what the issue is and hopefully it’s some medical issue that can be resolved with your personal doctor.
Anonymous
Jun 12, 2010
How long does it take (usually) for the Background check to go through? One month, or more?
thanks
Rob
Jun 14, 2010
If there’s a star about e orientation initiated, does that mean you’ll get an email or call at some point? Is there a possibility of NOT getting hired when you get to this point?
thanks
Anonymous
Jun 15, 2010
USAJOBS.gov is the best website to apply online. Search for TSO jobs.
Anonymous
Jun 15, 2010
If there’s a star above e orientation initiated, does that mean you’ll get an email or call at some point? Is there a possibility of NOT getting hired when you get to this point?
thanks
rjpurdy
Jun 15, 2010
so my dashboard say AA for 5/28, how do they set that up, cc done on 6/1?
Anonymous
Jun 16, 2010
Rjpurdy: they call you to set up your Airport Assessment. If you haven’t gotten a call then you haven’t be invited to one yet.
Dingo
Jun 16, 2010
Do you send your e86 before the AA ? And is there a place where you can print out the questions ahead of time to speed things up when filling out on line ? Thanks
Anonymous
Jun 18, 2010
You send in your e86 before or after AA. It doesn’t really matter as long as it is within 21 days of your AA. I don’t remember there being anywhere to print out the e86 to speed it up.
Dingo
Jun 18, 2010
Thanks,
OK… what if you send in the e86 and they call you AFTER the 21 days ? Does that matter ?
Also can you stop in mid filling out the on line e86 to gather info and come back to it at a later date ? When filling out apps I always find that I have to look around and dig up stuff.
Anonymous
Jun 18, 2010
They won’t call you. They will send you an email telling you that corrections are needed if you provide insufficient information.
Yes, you can stop during the process of filling it out and gather your information. It takes about 3 hours to fill it out completely. Just make sure you have 10 years worth of employment and addresses where you’ve lived.
Crystal R.
Jun 18, 2010
Does anyone know how long the background investigation takes? I have passed all other areas of the application process.
Fern
Jun 18, 2010
Is anyone else having trouble viewing the candidate dashboard?
Anonymous
Jun 19, 2010
The dashboard was changed to a new version. Try this link.
https://tsajobs.tsa.dhs.gov/CandidateDashboard/Default.aspx
Anonymous
Jun 19, 2010
anybody hear got the call for a tsa position california?
dru
Jun 20, 2010
easy easy
dru
Jun 20, 2010
peasy peasy
Jay
Jun 21, 2010
This question is for any Former TSO’s trying to get rehired. Do(Did) you have to fill of an entirely new SF-86 or is your old one still in the e-QIP system and you just have to make any updates? I’m just asking because I remember what a pain it was to try and remember all those details the first time and I’m hoping it can be simplified the second time although I doubt it.
Anonymous
Jun 21, 2010
jay where did u apply?
Anonymous
Jun 21, 2010
Jay I’m a former TSO and most of the info should still be there..just make some updates and make sure you don’t miss anything because I ended up sending it back 2 or 3 times for really minor petty stuff
Anonymous
Jun 21, 2010
Crystal I’m going on 2 months now on my background..the whole hiring process now as a whole has taken a year and a month for me..I just hope I get hired in Cali and not vegas
Jay
Jun 21, 2010
Thanks for the info that’s good to hear I hated filling that form out the first time around It was sent back to me like 3 or 4 times for stupid things. I applied @ JFK & ATL, I used to work @ LGA.
sara
Jun 24, 2010
Jake, can you please send the interview guide? sara_r_cooper@yahoo.com
rjpurdy1
Jun 24, 2010
thanx @ anonymous.. got the email today.. does anybody know where there is a link for there dress code policy… was wondering because i currently have long hair.. would consider cutting if was offered the position..
Brenda
Jun 24, 2010
HEy i dnt know trhe dress code either
Anonymous
Jun 25, 2010
For men hair above the ears and above the collar
Where's The Fairness
Jun 26, 2010
Please use correct grammar before asking why you failed any test.
Sincerely, WTF
Anonymous2
Jun 28, 2010
I just passed the CBT today and Im waiting on the Credit Check. What can I expect at the Airport Assessment?
human resources
Jun 28, 2010
you people stop asking the same questions over and over
its all classified information don;’t ask what to expect
read whats on here already
Charles
Jun 28, 2010
amen brother…
Anonymous
Jun 29, 2010
has any former TSO’s heard anything yet? the job market here in Las Vegas is pretty bleak and if something doesn’t change for me soon I’m gonna have to move out of state entirely and start over
L.A
Jun 30, 2010
Hi Bella!
I’m currently applaying for DFW; Do you eventually become a full time employee at this particular airport or Doyou have to petition to get transfer to a bigger airport to become a full time.
longbeachLBG
Jul 01, 2010
hello as for me the process went fast, i applied about 3 weeks ago . a week later i recieved information about the cbt i scheduled and took the test a week later (yesterday) by the time i got home i checked and noticed i have a green star and passed i then accepted the con offer and now am awaiting credit check.Which i hope i pass . as far as the airport assesment what do i expect if i make it that fair i understand some things are confidential but i just want to know the basics
longbeachLBG
Jul 01, 2010
lol i even fell victim to this lol the webpage and logo says homeleand stupidity lol and people are on here asking for more information lol .. this is classic
leslie
Jul 01, 2010
im from northern california and I applied in April this year got a call in the beginning of may for a phone interview. Later that week I was invited to come to the office and fill out the application and give permission for a credit and background check. About a week later I got a call saying that I had passed the initial credit/background check and was scheduled for the english and image recognition test. A week after that I got a call saying that I passed! They emailed me the sf86 forms and I turned it in about a week later. A little over 2 weeks later I got a call again saying that I had passed and we scheduled the medical examination/drug test. I will start orientation next week! This whole process took about 3 months. I applied at SFO. I hope this helps!
Fern
Jul 01, 2010
I went on the candidate dashboard to check my status and saw over my current step that instead of any symbol (star, green check etc.) there is nothing. What does this mean? Anyone know?
Fern
Jul 07, 2010
I just found out I passed the medical evaluation, now I have to wait for the background check to clear. Does anyone know how long the background check takes. I have no criminal record whatsoever. Does that make the process go faster?
jess
Jul 08, 2010
how long does it take for tsa to contact you for an orientation?
jess
Jul 08, 2010
to fern, well it took them like 1 month n a half to do mines.
Fern
Jul 09, 2010
Thank you for your answer, Jess.
BLA
Jul 11, 2010
Hey Fern, how long did it take them to tell you that you passed the medical? Everything up to the medical/drug test went pretty fast. I did the medical about 3 weeks ago and have been waiting for the results ever since. Any advice? Anyone on here trying to work at Boston Logan?
Fern
Jul 14, 2010
HI Bla, Sorry i didn’t answer you any sooner but I was away. To answer your question it should take four weeks total for CHS to process your medical evaluation. It might take longer if they have to put you on medical hold for some unresolved health issue, but that’s another story, otherwise four weeks like I just said.
But from what you said, since you’ve been waiting three weeks already you should know something either this week or the next. If you haven’t already been notified of what steps to take next. Hope this helps.
QUEEN
Jul 20, 2010
how do i apply for tsa its going on 1 month .this is becoming complicated !
QUEEN
Jul 20, 2010
Hi can anyone tell me the proper way to apply for TSA I have been trying for atleast one month im sure its not this complicated is it ?
Fern
Jul 21, 2010
Queen,
Here is the HR access contact information, you should ask them.
HR Access Help Desk
Contact Information:
Telephone: 1-877-TSA-7990 (1-877-872-7990)
Email: HelpDesk@tsa-hraccess.com
Fax: 1-877-TSA-7993 (1-877-872-7993)
TTY: 1-877-TSA-7992 (1-877-872-7992)
Website: https://HRAccess.tsa.dhs.gov/hraccess/securityWarning.aspx
BLA
Aug 11, 2010
Thanks Fern, I posted my comment before but I guess it didn’t add it. I am still waiting. They just told me the got my Medical info and it is being processed. MY E86 keeps getting sent back to me because of my residences, I went to college out of state and I had to put the dates when I moved back home for the summer…it was really ridiculous, but I fixed it. I hope they set me up for training soon!!! My birthday is next week and it would be a great present!
RON
Aug 12, 2010
Failed My AA Yesterday. The sad part is that they make you wait & wait & wait then give you all these exams which I happened to master. Then I get two low life current TSA employee to interview me. So I guess they either didn’t like me or my height though I was a little nervous because I was so close that the interview was the last hurdle before getting hired. I personally believe they should do the exam then the interview. Not only they just cost me few points on my credit report by them checking my credit then not getting hired but to make me go through all these steps for what. It really breaks my heart. There is god & next time I’ll pass. Good luck to all who are still waiting. Prepare for the interview that’s all i can say it’s the hardest task.
Fern
Aug 16, 2010
To Bla,
I understand, Bla. I’m still waiting on the background check. I was told by HR that it takes them a little over a month to do this so patience is a virtue. As for you issue with the e-86 form I wish you the best and that it goes through. Remember you are given a 21 day in which to fill it out and turn it in finished so make sure you are timing yourself.
bella
Aug 17, 2010
L.A.- you wont be full time anytime soon at dfw..there are ppl there that have been there for about 2 years that are still part time…and if you are female you wont be able to transfer anytime soon either. we are very short on females.
bella
Aug 17, 2010
oh and L.A. dallas/fort worth airport is the 3rd biggest in the country…so unless you want to transfer to LAX or ATL i dunno what to tell ya.
MrRadioActive
Aug 19, 2010
I applied in July,10 2010 for Tampa, took my CBT 6 days later, got a contingent job offer same day, passed credit check 5 days later, and am waiting on Airport Assessment. Just wondering what to expect now. It’s like I’ve been put on terminal hold at my cell phone company
clightnirish
Aug 20, 2010
Beware people, before you apply for the job, read this:
http://clightnirish.wordpress.com/2010/08/20/flying-high-again/
Debbie Little
Aug 23, 2010
I am interested in a screener job in Portland, OR. Can you please send me information via email. dllittle11@comcast.net. I tried calling the 800 number, but it wasn’t working.
Fern
Aug 30, 2010
To Clightnirish,
My, don’t we have a lot of time on our hands.
Fern
Aug 30, 2010
To Debbie Little,
Here is the website url. there is more contact information there. Website: https://HRAccess.tsa.dhs.gov/hraccess/securityWarning.aspx
Plus the way to find any positions with TSA is to go to http://WWW.USAJOBS.GOV. There you must create a profile, upload a résumé and start searching. Best of luck to you.
rain07day
Sep 03, 2010
Hello everybody! I applied on March 2010 for a TSO position at O’Hare, Chicago and since July 28th 2010 I have a blue star above eOrientation…but I’m so confused because nobody called me yet! I’ve called TSA and they said that I have to wait until the airport call me with a start date…
Now: it’s been more than one month, is that a bad sign or is just something normal for this hiring process..? What if nobody call? Is it possible to lose everything I done…?
Thank You and Have a Wonderful Weekend!
Anonymous
Sep 07, 2010
rain07day thats normal it can take 1 week to 8 months before u actually get a call from tsa to go to orientation if nobody calls after 1 year chances are they might not call dont forget unemployment is high
rain07day
Sep 08, 2010
Have you ever heard about somebody being in the ready pool for months and months and never being called to start the eOrientation?
Anonymous
Sep 08, 2010
rain07day iv heard people being in the ready pool for months and months and never being called iv heard and seen people being in the ready pool for 2 years and finally being called
rain07day
Sep 08, 2010
Thank You, Anonymous! I guess there’s nothing else to do but waiting and praying…and, eventually, looking for another job
)
Reponana
Sep 09, 2010
Is there anyone on here that has applied for tso in Mississippi? I applied in April and am just up to med. I am patiently waiting.
Michele
Sep 11, 2010
Hi! I have a question- I live in different state but am applying for a TSO position in Idaho- They are giving me the Computer test in the state that I live in. Hopefully this means that they will be giving me the medical/physical exam in the state that I am in now. I plan to move if I make it through all of the necessary steps, but I am nervous that the interview part will be in Idaho- because I live so far away. Has anyone run into this delema before? How can a person make the process work in order to move in time to begin orientation??
SuperUnknown
Sep 17, 2010
I just checked the dashboard and I was put in the eOrientation for JFK. Does anyone knows how long is it taking to be called for training at JFK?
Joel
Sep 22, 2010
I have also been put in the eOrientation stage. There was a star since the 8th of this month. I called the help desk and they told me I would be getting an e-mail to take online training. If anyone can confirm this and know how much longer I should expect the call. This is for LAX btw and thank you in advance!
Charles
Sep 22, 2010
“Hey” Joel. Did they happen to say how the “pay” works for training as it begins online?
Anonymous
Sep 22, 2010
So Is ‘Online training’ the way that they are doing it now? If so, that would make the process a whole lot easier. Especially if your trying for an airport far away.
Joel
Sep 23, 2010
No, they did not give me any additional information whatsoever. The person on the phone basically told me to wait and see if I receive an e-mail or a call for further instructions. The help desk was very uninformative unfortunately. I’m sure the online training is probably just a first step of the actual training which you have to go to. Maybe like a screening process so to speak.
M.N.
Sep 28, 2010
I’m going to start eOrientation on early Oct. at JFK.
The whole process took more than 8 months, and took three weeks to receive the call for eOrientation. Hope it helps…
Fern
Sep 28, 2010
Anyone know what is the longest it has taken for a background investigation to get done? Mine started in July and I’m still waiting on it. I’ve called and HR tells me they’ve got a investigative department on it and if I haven’t heard from them then all is well. I guess I’m just antsy thinking this was going to be faster than the rest of the steps in the hiring process. Some people have told me all they had to wait was a mere month and a half.
Joel
Sep 29, 2010
Thanks M.N., that helps a lot. Now I can more frequently check my e-mail and phone since it’s exactly 3 weeks today. And Fern, the background check took a little more than 3 months for me.
M.N.
Sep 29, 2010
No problem. Good luck with everything Joel.
Fern
Oct 01, 2010
Thanks Joel. Hope it’s about that long for me.
Fern
Oct 01, 2010
Can anyone tell me what the e-orientation is about?
Joel
Oct 02, 2010
No problem. I have no idea what the e-orientation is about. But as soon as I am at that stage, I will keep you guys posted. Hopefully M.N. can provide more information as he progresses due to him being in the later stage of the process.
Anonymous
Oct 03, 2010
For those of you asking about the online training…it is actually a training video for you to know more about the tsa and what it offers…not actual job training you don’t get payed lol…expect to spend 2 hours on these pages if you are interested but you i suggest you do pay attention as each section has a some questions at the end of each “chapter”…btw JFK is hiring faster than Laguardia so switch to laguardia and you shall be called…
Bo
Oct 03, 2010
Link to this ? ^^^
Joel
Oct 04, 2010
Thanks for the heads up. Also, what is the next process after the online training videos? Do they automatically set a date up for the next step or do you have to wait for further notice?
Fern
Oct 04, 2010
Thanks Joel, thanks anonymous.
Anonymous
Oct 08, 2010
I have been waiting just about 6 months on my background check..being a former TSO I thought it wouldn’t have taken long but I was wrong..finished my medical exam in April..thankfully I picked up a part time job to kill some time
Anonymous
Oct 08, 2010
to all former tso’s im a former tso it took me over 1 year to get hired from california just to give you guys heads up
M.S.
Oct 08, 2010
I had my applicatin accepted in August 2010, took the PSI in September, accepted the contingent offer right away, sent in my background check about a week ago (beginning of October) and I was wondering if they will contact me for an airport interview? Anyone know how that works?? Im in Connecticut and applied for a job out west. & Thanks for the heads up ‘former TSI’s’.
M.S.
Oct 08, 2010
*Sorry- typo- I meant TSO’s *
Anonymous
Oct 08, 2010
usually after u take the cbt test maybe 1 o 2 months later they schedule for an interview then they give u a medical after that..
it really depends on the unemployment in your state.. lots of competition
M.S.
Oct 08, 2010
….Does it depend on the unemployment in my state? Or the state of the airport that I applied?? & Could you please tell me at what point do you have to stop applying for different airports?
Anonymous
Oct 08, 2010
depends with unemployment in ur state naturally everyone wants what u want
you see a airport you can drive to apply for it
Anonymous
Oct 08, 2010
I have a feeling it’s going to take me a full 2 years to get hired if at all…took me 4-5 months last time
bill-bo
Oct 09, 2010
I applied in 04/2009 for Detroit Metro Airport, has anyone else applied for Detroit Metro. I had the AA in 05/2010 and now I’m on a medical hold.
mikep64
Oct 13, 2010
My process was stopped due to credit, I calle the {kroll data system} as dierect by TSA. I was wondering if any one else had this trouble, and if so how they made out with the process.
Anonymous
Oct 13, 2010
it could take up to two or three months for them to call you back. Its a really slow process.
Rene
Oct 20, 2010
Hey Jake, i am a Marine Veteran and i will be taking the the computerized test tomorrow, i would appreciate it if you can send me any study material you have available so i can further prepare for this job. My email is crazycruzr@gmail.com. I would really appreciate any help you can provide.
-Semper Fi
bill-bo
Oct 22, 2010
How long does the background check take (Detroit Metro);I passed the medical evaluation.
JD
Oct 28, 2010
I had my medical evaulation on October 26th does anyone know how long it will get to get a call?
teggie
Oct 31, 2010
I did my assessment and medical evaluation back in August. I received an email from TSA Help Desk several days ago stating that my application is on “Medical Hold”. I will be receiving paperwork from Comprehensive Health Services (CHS) tomorrow requesting additional medical information. If CHS does not receive this info. back from me within 90 days, my application will be placed in Involuntary Withddrawal and I will have to re-apply in 6 months. Has anyone had this happen? I’m a little nervous about what they might need. I applied for this position over a year ago, had my CBT last Nov. It’s just been a long road in trying to get hired. After passing the medical, does this insure a job? Any help will be appreciated.
bill-bo
Nov 01, 2010
I had a medical hold and just cleared it.
Make sure you have a very recent doctor visit (that was my problem 6 months was to long). Now I’m waiting for my background check to clear and I’ll be going into the ready pool. I applied in 04/2009, AA in 06/2010, medical in 10/2010. It’s long time good luck.
anon
Nov 02, 2010
Hang in there folks. It took me a full year to get the call after I jumped through all the hoops. A full year after my final interview. They want no phone calls and will rarely return a call. It is a military style work environment. I love it but it is not for everyone. They do prefer to hire older(40-50-60) stable people as the work hours are extreme. People do not leave these jobs, so it is hard to wait for an opening.
Airline numbers are down, hiring is down. Once you are in the door, it is hard to get fired, but some people are not cut out for the work. You have to be aggressive and excell at customer service, or be a minority.
anon
Nov 02, 2010
Hang in there folks. It took me a full year to get the call after I jumped through all the hoops. A full year after my final interview. They want no phone calls and will rarely return a call. It is a military style work environment. I love it but it is not for everyone. They do prefer to hire older(40-50-60) stable people as the work hours are extreme. People do not leave these jobs, so it is hard to wait for an opening.
Airline numbers are down, hiring is down. Once you are in the door, it is hard to get fired, but some people are not cut out for the work. You have to be aggressive and excell at customer service, or be a minority.
M.S.
Nov 02, 2010
Thanks for the heads up anon! I am still in the Airport assesment phase, have been since this past September. I am a woman in my 40′s. I applied for a smaller airport in Idaho and I was hoping to get hired by next September. I am being realistic- I had a feeling from reading all of the past comments that it would take a while. I will keep my fingers crossed and keep working here until they call. My husband is leaving for Afghanistan soon (A.C.E.) he is employed by the DoD. Good luck to all!
mikep64
Nov 08, 2010
Just got the pass, on my credit report, didn’t take as long as I thought it would, I appealed it in Sept, or end of Aug, so next step is interview,at the airport, anyone know how long that might take? Its at Laguardia NY, wondering ? Thanks
mikep64
Nov 11, 2010
Anon: Thanks for the encouraging words. I’m 46 and a farther of 2 a 16yr old and a 10 year old. Was wondering what the pay is like, I applied at NYC’S LaGuardia airport, I live some 40 miles east of there,and was hoping the money would be worth the commute. I’m also waiting for investigation to start as a New York State Corrections officer,I guess I will take which ever comes first.
Thanks, and Good Luck and God bless.
M.S.
Nov 11, 2010
Good Luck Mike64. I live in Connecticut right now but I want to get away from the east coast. Are you in New York or Connecticut side? I believe the pay is about 15. hrly to start. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
mikep64
Nov 11, 2010
M S : New York side, wow 15 per hr? I was afraid of that, well I will pray for overtime? Maybe by the time they get around to us it will be higher. I hadn’t thought about applying to another airport,we have a smaller one here on Long Island,it was funny I took the test at a local collage here that has a small, I mean small airstrip and thee sat a lonely TSA agent , dont think I want anything that small. Good luck M S to you and your family, I will keep a good thought for you all.
james
Nov 18, 2010
I applied for ORD 1 month ago and am up to the AA. Any clue on how long the wait is to get through the ready pool right now at ORD. How long does it take to become full time.
Anonymous
Nov 18, 2010
just withdrew my application yesterday…it feels good
trailertrash
Nov 21, 2010
Golly I wonder if those Blackwater guys will sign up? Wow. They won’t take any shit from those uppity citizens you can bet on that.
Long live the Dept of Homeland Stupidity.
Fern
Nov 29, 2010
Last week I received an e-mail notifying me that I had made an error in filling out my e-quip form. This particular form I filled out and filed with TSA in early April after my airport assessment. It has been over 6 months and they tell me now that there was an error.
Okay so I make a call to HR and ask to speak with an e-quip specialist regarding this to understand where I have made this error. The specialist tells me there is no error, the problem is that since my e-quip form has not been touched by the agency, that handles the background checks, since I turned it in, the form has expired, so what I need to do is simply confirm that nothing has changed since 6 months.
You can understand how I was not pleased to hear this since I did my part to do everything right. The specialist now tells me that the agency doing the background checks will start from scratch with my background check and most likely spend another 6 months reviewing me.
The specialist tells me not to worry since I’m not the only one to have this happen to. Now that’s comforting, I feel better already. Has this happened to any of you?
Anonymous
Dec 01, 2010
I bet the same thing has happened to me Fern..seems like we just got screwed over by the way they handled things..wish it could have been a lot smoother…my background check was never checked off and it’s been at least 7 months now…it’s not worth the agrevation of calling them and getting the same response over and over..I withdrew my application with TSA and hopefully will land a job with Customs and Border Protection…way better agency…I wish you better luck..they just lost a hell of an employee by not hiring me
Fern
Dec 03, 2010
Sorry to hear that Anonymous. I’m going to hang in for the duration of this and see what happens but in the meantime I’m looking elsewhere. Just like you I’ve already taken the CBP test for the border patrol position in the Southwest. As you said they seem to be faster at the information process… Hope this works out for you as much as I hope for me too!
SAS
Dec 07, 2010
I am a Navy Vet who served in Desert Storm. I am an experienced police officer and detention officer. A couple of years ago I took the computerized test and passed. It only took me about an hour. I thought the grammar portion of the test was easy and the x-ray portion wasn’t that difficult. Afterwards, I constantly applied for almost every TSO position throughout the country. TWO YEARS LATER I finally get a call back from TSA asking me to retake the test because the first computerized test results had expired. I re-took the test today and didn’t have any troubles. I drive home, check my e-mail for my TSA results and read that I had failed. In short; if you are an intelligent white guy, Homeland Stupidity doesn’t want you to work for them. Do I sound racists? Yes. Am I being honest? Yes.
M.S.
Dec 07, 2010
Thanks SAS.
We all appreciate your honesty. Being a Navy Vet & an experienced police officer and a detention officer – I have one question- Why the heck do you want to work for 15- 17 dollars an hour anyways? If you failed the test it has absolutely nothing to do with your race because I doubt seriously that the computer can tell your ethniticity. This is an honest question.
Fern
Dec 09, 2010
I’m glad I hung in… My background check cleared and now I’m in the ready pool waiting for the next step. The steps prior to this have been exhausting.
mikep64
Dec 09, 2010
Fern, thats wonderful. How long have you been waiting? Exhausting? do you mean the waiting?
M.S well said, I was thinking the same, whats a former police/ former corrections officer want with a fifth-teen dollar and hour pay check, perhaps he is from the southern part of the country , where I know the pay for police and corrections officers isnt that much?
I’m still stuck at the Airport Interview stage, “YAWN”, WHO KNOWS ONE DAY MAYBE ? Good luck Fern and God BLESS!
Fern
Dec 10, 2010
Hi Mikep64,
I’ve been doing this since October of 2009, so you can understand how emotionally exhausted I might be. Mike I was like you. Reading about people getting to this stage and you’re still waiting. If you stick with it, you too will be here. Actually I’ve now been offered work at the airport of my choice. I have to report next month. Oh, I’m kind of nervous!!! Thank you for the blessing Mike and Happy Holidays!
hopeful
Dec 18, 2010
Hi Everyone. I have enjoyed reading everyone’s comments. They have been very informative. I do have a question/comment which may have been answered in an earlier post so I apologize in advance.
I recently took the TSA assessment test and found like most people, the first half pretty easy. The second half I found difficult. Needless to say, I failed. In hindsight, I believe I was a bit anxious and wasting too much time looking for objects I didn’t readily see and and used up my allotted time. The objects that I did recognize were fairly easily recognizable… I am hoping that any or all of you could offer some tips. Congrats on passing that is something to be proud of!
Anonymous
Dec 23, 2010
Hey Fern congrats on landing the job finally! Should have just stuck with it like you. I just applied to 3 different airports in California but have to go through the hiring process all over again which sucks. Merry Christmas to ya!
Danielle
Dec 29, 2010
Hello All,
Does anyone know about how long BWI is taking to get thru the application process? got my email for an interview today, originally applied in july, tested in august. Thanks
Bus
Jan 14, 2011
My background cleared on 12-16-2010. I’m in the ready pool. And there is a blue star over the words, “orientation initiated”. Man, this has been a long and exhausting process, that call can’t come soon enough! I wish you all the best of luck!
bill-bo
Jan 20, 2011
I’m in the ready pool as of 1/13/2011. I applied on 04/2009 what a long wait.
Good luck to everyone and God Bless you all.
David
Jan 21, 2011
After reading all the comments on this site, I sort of giggle and it amuses me at the same time because I was in all of your shoes at one point. Back in early 2010 I applied to LAX to become a TSO. It was an easy albeit long process to finally get hired and then go through the training. It took me about three to four months to get hired on at the TSA (this is because I applied to a Cat X airport mind you), and it took ONLY THREE months to quit. This position is a job so that goes without saying so don’t blast me with a bunch, of “I’ve been unemployed for two years” or “Do you have any idea of what the job market is like” comments. I get it. I really do! However, with that said I will now lay a lot of preconceived notions about this position for all of you hopefuls out there.
This job is a JOKE! Anyone who works; there will tell you its a joke! In my three months, everyone who I worked with hated it and the only reason they hadn’t found a better job is that they were either too tired to actually look for another one, because you spend all your time either working or sleeping, or they’re waiting for another gov position to open up and that may not happen. The other unhappy people had joined the TSA after an unsuccessful job search, and now they’re stuck and wishing they hadn’t applied but since its a job they’ve resorted to bitching and complaining constantly to compensate.
Now add to that – no job security, constant write ups and get ready for your medical benefits to take a huge chunk out of your already measly paycheck. When you add up all the facts – no job security, huge cost of medical benefits at the TSA – 200 dollars a month for me as a married guy – a little over 100 for single, the irregular hours, and the unhappy people, it just doesn’t equal a good position with a decent future.
Oh and I’m a former Marine as well. The Marine Corp was more organized and professional and treated me and its people better than the TSA.
Good Luck to you all!
Bus
Jan 22, 2011
Hey David, sorry you didn’t like the job that you waited so long to get, but, the reality is, you are not always going to like every job, and you are not always going to like everything that you do in that job. But, just like being a Marine, you have to follow orders. Now even Marines, don’t always like to the orders, given to them. But, they have to follow those orders, because they have a job to do. That being said, no matter where you work, in this life–being military–or civilian, you just have to suck it up, and make the best out of it. That’s just apart of life man!
Take care, and good luck in all your endeavors!
Dave
Jan 22, 2011
Hey Bus! I didn’t wait that long, and I’m not bitter over my time at the TSA. Actually, the contrary. It was enlightening to see how our gov functions in that capacity, and I wasn’t pleased with what I saw or experienced. My previous post was intended to be a warning not a bitch and moan about my time at the TSA. I think the assumptions that many have over the job are more accurately delusions of grandeur, and once they finally go through the curtain and see what the job is really like it’s to late. I just wanted to dis-spell a lot of the falsities and set a proper base for future applicants. I hope I will start to accomplish that.
Bus
Jan 23, 2011
Hey Dave, or David–believe me, I do understand where you are coming from, but in this day and age, their aren’t a lot of “feel-good jobs” out there. But, if you do find that job, or career, that is satisfying and self-fulfilling to you, then you’d better hold on to it, because there are not many people, who can walk away from a job, or career, for that matter, unaffected–especially where there is family involved. I would hope, that no one goes into this, thinking that it is “a cake-walk”. But that is why, I think, we should all be realistic, and know what we are getting ourselves into, and also, that this job is not about you or me, but it is about protecting the American public from dangerous terrorist attacks. And you, my friend, Dave, should know that better than anyone, with respect to your military career. That being said, I hope you get the “brass-ring career” that you so rightfully deserve–maybe you have done so already. But for those, still waiting to be a TSO–hang on in there, your time will come.
David
Jan 23, 2011
Bus, I totally agree with your statement. Its so true! You really need to go into this position with an accurate frame of mind or you will be disappointed. Its just that you cant really know until your in the know. That unfortunately is to the advantage of the TSA. But yes to many the TSO position is a great job with a possibility for advancement, yet it all depends on what your expectations are going in and what your previous jobs were like, that will determine how you accept the dysfunctional behavior and disorganization that runs rampant within the TSA. Im not an old guy either. Im only 30.
Bill-bo
Feb 07, 2011
Hi
I just got hired this morning (02/07/11). I start training on 2/28/11 for Detroit Metro Airport.
Good luck to everyone and God bless.
Bus
Feb 07, 2011
Congrats Bill-bo! And good luck!
Bill-bo
Feb 08, 2011
Hi Bus
Thanks!
It’s been a loooooooooong wait.(04/2009)
Where did you apply?
Good luck to you.
Bill-bo
Bus
Feb 08, 2011
What’s up Bill-Bo! I applied at Charlotte Douglas Airport, in Charlotte NC. You put application in 5 months before I did (9/2009). You “so” deserve to be in there, with all the waiting time you put in! Hopefully, my time will come soon, too! SO GO GET EM’ TSO!
someone
Feb 10, 2011
I started my hiring process with an app on 2/2009 and as of 2/2011 and within 4 days of passing my Medical/Drug Evaluation I passed my background and the ready pool, now sitting with eOrientation Initiated. So, we will see how long this takes.
Bus
Feb 10, 2011
“Someone”, the wait is amazingly crazy isn’t it?
someone
Feb 10, 2011
@Bus.. For me it is all good, I am not even sure if I will accept it when offered.. A lot of variables to consider. I am working FT now which I want to quit, and the TSA to start off will be PT, plus my bidding position (TBD), shifts available. Also, the training is two weeks M-F 8 to 4:30 (80 hrs).
Dave
Feb 11, 2011
@Someone – I wouldn’t do it! Depending on what size airport you applied too, chances are slim you will get full time. Now if its LAX you can take up additional shifts to exceed full time after you finish training but trust me if your working 40 hour weeks as a TSO you will hate it! Plus take into account having to pay a large sum for medical benefits and uniform costs and dry cleaning, etc. It just doesn’t add up unless you live within a short distance of the airport. I’M A FORMER TSO!
Nobody considers the factors I just mentioned until its TOO late and there already at the check point!
someone
Feb 11, 2011
Well, you care correct on some of it. I don’t have to pay for medical, uniform or dry cleaning. I do live a good distance from the airport, however I think I can move up the ladder or into a different position with in the TSA once I am in the door. As for full time, that is 100% correct, it is not a small airport nor is it LAX, but decent size. I guess only time will tell and if I can still work my current job (take time off of work to attend training) then see what the schedule via bidding will be. Thanks for the comment and keep them coming.
Dave
Feb 11, 2011
@Someone – I actually did the math which didn’t lie and the conclusion was quit:
$212 – Med Benefits
$40 – Dry Cleaning
$30 – Food – Air port food is expensive – and it sucks to always eat home food
$210 – Gas – Avg about 40 to 50 dollars a week on gas if i let go to E every time
Total is $492 dollars in expenses after taxes. Now i was driving 80 miles total each day – one way is 40 and change. It just didn’t make sense. My take home was like 700 bucks after all was said and done. So either – I move into a trash can and divorce my wife LOL or I try and take on additional hours or i quit.
Given the insane job dissatisfaction that is rampant within the TSA, i chose the last option. The additional hours sounds promising and its valid HOWEVER! – its not as golden as it might at first seem. Why? Well let me tell you!
Its based off, of course the TSA’s needs and not your own, which i get however, its completely unrealistic when you consider that yes you will be working full time but its likely a split shift of maybe 11 am to 3 pm and then 8pm to 1am for 5 days or you can come in on your DAYS OFF and pick up shifts as well.
My advice to those who are interested in the TSA listen carefully:
- It is a good job don’t get me wrong although the person they seek is better off a single early twenties person who has no children and has discipline to take the crap the TSA dishes out.
- Someone who lives near the airport and can easily get to and fro with little problem.
- And come to the TSA with an exit strategy in place immediately. If you intend on making GOV work your career immediately start applying to jobs once you get hired. Actually i know people who were in the pipeline for Border Patrol and other agencies and they were in my TSA training class. Why do i say all this, well it will become evident to you that NOBODY intends on making the TSA a career. My LTSO’s and STSO’s were ALL on USAJOBS at the checkpoint looking for other positions and they made NO attempt to hide it! And unlike civilian jobs where talk about other jobs is a HUGE NO NO and could get you fired, at the TSA its just the opposite. If you go up to your STSO and tell him or her that you wanted to be say a CIA agent, they would LAUGH haha and they say OK lets sit down and map out a career plan to get you there. NO JOKE!
I’m a former Marine Infantryman and in my early 30s and in great shape. I had no issues with being a TSO from a physical,mental,emotional or medical stand point. I just couldn’t make it work financially. This is a common problem among new hires. When i quit, well when i submitted my resignation letter, my STSO’s – YES YOU WILL HAVE MANY BOSSES LOL, all sat me down individually and tried to stop me from quitting, telling me that Marines and former Marines and other hard charging people, Air-force, Navy, Army whatever are the stand out hires for the TSA and there right, go to any check point and find the guy/girl who is pushing bins faster or standing taller or yelling louder, has more bearing or just has a better pressed uniform and you will see a guy/girl that the TSA wants to keep and desires. I was this guy, but irregardless of how many bins i push or how clean i looked and how obedient to orders i was it wouldn’t make me any more money.
In the end i had to just say I’M DONE!
Bus
Feb 13, 2011
Wow Dave! You really disapprove of the TSA. It seems to me, you have given this a lot of thought. But from what I gather, apparently, you weren’t there long enough to really give it a chance! In any case, your “military discipline” should have been enough to help you handle, and adapt, to any type of work situation–be it military or civilian. By the way, what type of work are you really looking for?
Dave
Feb 13, 2011
@Bus – I’m already working in a new job. I had savings set aside and just told them I was quitting. I was a TSO for almost a year before throwing in the towel. As i mentioned in my novel above it wasn’t the actual duties of the job that i hated rather it was the financial aspect that changed my mind. If you can financially cope with the TSA then i suggest doing it otherwise id suggest looking for another option.
someone
Feb 14, 2011
@Dave, I totally understand the financial aspect of it, except for 2 things:1) There is no Dry Cleaning and 2) for me no medical as my wife carries it.
The only thing I really have to consider is that is it PT, and I know there will be options for covering other shift to get FT. There is a lot to figure out, but I just want my foot in the door to move to another GOV position. Thank you for your input!
Bill-bo
Feb 15, 2011
I just finished my Pre-Orientation steps & Orientation steps.
What a lot of info to try to remember.
Like “someone” my wife carries medical.
My children are grown and out of the house.
My house is paid for and I’m in a better financial position then most people.
I’m in my late fifties and I’m really excited about this position, a new career.
My round trip drive is about 85 miles.
I’m tried of $8.00 an hour jobs (that’s all I can get right now)
So all I can say is GOOD LUCK And GOD BLESS all of you.
sheri
Feb 15, 2011
I applied 03/2009. Just recently went to the eorientation initiated spot. Talk about waiting!! I have a full time job now, but welcome the part time, if the money is not horrible. i do need benefits for myself and my family. But the airport is 15 min from my house with no traffic. Does anyone know how many hours per week is “part time”?
someone
Feb 15, 2011
@Sheri..Training is two weeks M-F 8 to 4:30 and PT is 32 or less , plus you will most likely have to bid for a shift. So, from what I understand, and correct me if I am wrong, you will really not know what shift you will get until training is completed. As for the money, each airport is different.
Dave
Feb 15, 2011
@Sheri – you wont be able to bid until you have been with the TSA for a long time. Don’t let anyone here tell you otherwise. It will be a year before you can bid. So whatever shift they give you in training is yours until you can bid for a new one. Unless you get lucky and start just before shift bid, you will have to wait until it occurs to put in for a change. PT at LAX was 5 hours per day up to 6 hours meaning 30 hours per week max – part time.
Dave
someone
Feb 15, 2011
@Dave – re: bidding, I guess I was off a bit, at the end of the class there will be a posting of open shifts which will be “bid” on by the new hires in that class. Then that will be your shift until either a different one opens and you can bid for it, or when the open bid happens.
mwbartlett
Feb 21, 2011
Can someone please tell me how long the whole process takes from CB test to hire? I have completed the CB test and am curently waiting on my credit check.
PDX5418
Feb 22, 2011
Hello, I started my application process in early July 2010. I have since been in the ready pool as of Nov. 8 2010. I am just curious if ther is anyone else applying to Portland Oregon (PDX) as well as how long everbody else has been waiting.
Thanks and goodluck to everyone!!!
Bill-bo
Feb 26, 2011
Bus
Did you get hired yet?
I start on Monday.
I hope you got a phone call and you are working soon.
Bill-bo
Bus
Feb 26, 2011
No man, the red phone hasn’t rung for me yet, but still hopeful the call will come soon, good luck Bill-Bo!
Wonderful
Feb 27, 2011
I took this test a few years ago, but did not pass it. I am wanting to know how to pass the objective activity? It becomes really hard! Can someone provide me some insight into this objectivity test? I am an unemployed social worker and need a good job. I am taking this test in about 10 days and would appreciate some help with this! Please reply asap. Thank you, Dianne
Bill-bo
Mar 05, 2011
Bus
I just finished my first week of training,very intense.
Did you get your call yet ?
bill-bo
Bus
Mar 10, 2011
Hey Bill-bo! Just got that call on Monday (3/07/11)! I’ll be at Charlotte Douglas Airport (CLT) in Charlotte, NC. My orientation start date is April 11th. U say your first week of training was very intense–well, I better get ready for it! To everyone else still waiting–hang on in there, and good luck!
Bus
Demanett
Mar 10, 2011
Can anyone tell me how many people the TSA would choose from to continue with the hiring process? (I passed it this time, received an e-mail and will be going through the credit check, criminal check, medical and drug testing and the interview.) That is, do they accept everyone who passes the test or do they only accept those who score high enough? And what is the so called “structured interview” like? What type of questions do they ask? I would like a reply via my e-mail please! Thank you
Dave
Mar 10, 2011
@Demanett – To answer your question(s):
- Interview – This process consists of an interview with 1 or 2 people – usually manager and TSO – they read off a list of questions, wait for your response, debate with you a while and then jot down whether it was acceptable, unacceptable, etc. They will interview you for say 30 min then ask you to sit outside and wait. Then they will come back and tell you yes or no.
- If you pass the interview you will be taken to a color blindness test where you put these color tiles in order of color – Assuming you have no problems with color perception you should be fine.
- If you pass the color blindness test you’re taken into another room where they have you fill out some forms, and they take your fingerprints.
– Once this is accomplished you are done and passed this level of the process.
The interview is basic. When I was waiting for my interview a few people walked in poorly dressed or just not prepared with the info the TSA tells you to bring. I suggest and HIGHLY recommend a suit, and tie dry cleaned and pressed and shined shoes. Come in a serious manner and have all the necessary info, they require ready because at least from my experience, they were very stern and demanding.
As far as the CBT – computer based test – I believe everyone who passes moves onto the credit check.
I’m a former TSO.
Dave
Mar 10, 2011
@Demanett – The questions they ask are typical interview questions – what would you do in this scenario or that situation, etc. Anyone who is rational and has any commonsense can pass this interview. I think the people who fail and this is just a guess are either two extreme on either side of the spectrum. Meaning either too patriotic and therefore, over the top or so monotone and mellow that no sense of enthusiasm is present. I had one advantage, being that I was a former Marine. However, to be honest it also added a bit of difficulty because it gave the TSA more to question me about, and they did. They dug into my military discharge papers (DD214) and asked me questions about specific things and why it said this or that, etc.. However, in the end it think it helped me more than hurt me. As they say “Think before you speak and loose lips sink ships” – think about your answer and give your answer with conviction and authority, and you will be fine.
Read some of my posts starting from Jan 22 of this year until now – Posts from “Dave”
Bill-bo
Mar 11, 2011
Bus
Good luck and congratulation to you.
That was a long wait.
Study hard and you will do well.
Bil-bo
Bill-bo
Mar 11, 2011
Bus
Good luck and congratulation to you.
That was a long wait.
Study hard and you will do well.
Bill-bo
Bus
Mar 12, 2011
Hey Bill-bo, thanks, if you have anymore advice or comments,please do not hesitate to send me a reply.
Good luck and best wishes,
Bus
Bill-bo
Mar 12, 2011
Bus
Dress nice, pay attention, they are evaluating you EVERYDAY!!!,be polite and remember besides security you are giving CUSTOMER SERVICES!!!! to the passenger’s.
You will do good
Bill-bo
LH
Mar 21, 2011
Bill-bo, I just passed my assement for detroit metro and have to schedual the medical, could you tell me where you had to go and what type of drug test it was? i.e. urine, hair? did you have someone watch you? thanks a bunch and good luck to ya
Demanett
Mar 21, 2011
I passed the test and am waiting on my credit check. The process has stopped so I called and asked them about it. They said I will get a letter, but this doesn’t mean I did not pass the credit check. I don’t have any of the things on my credit they mentioned, such as owing back child support, owing any money to the state or federal government. Does anyone know what this means? Please let me know asap. Thanks
Bill-bo
Mar 22, 2011
LH
TSA will tell you where to go I went to Concentra.
Why are you so worried about the kind of drug test?
If you are not using drugs there is nothing to be worried about.
It is a urine test and they watch you.
There is also random test when you are on the job.
Vee
Mar 24, 2011
Hello. I am new to the site. I applied for TSA and made it all the way to the background investigation.
A.week ago today they sent a letter via fedex that I am ineligible. I was
Very upset considering it took 1 ye and 3 months. No appeal information
was attached. Can someone give me info on how to appeal? Can you
tell me where to start? How long do I have to do so? I applied for John
Wayne Airport in Orange County California.
Fern
May 03, 2011
Hey everybody,
I’ve been working for TSA for a few months now and I want to transfer to Dallas Ft.Worth. Does anyone know if they are accepting transfers at this time. I’ve checked on USAJOBS but there’s nothing for Dallas Ft.Worth. I’ll even take part time if they have it, I just want to move to Texas to be with my family. If anyone has any information it would really be appreciated. Thanks all!
Lala2
May 03, 2011
hello,
I just went for the medical part two weeks ago and last week got a message saying the testing place received results and are reviewing them does anyone know how long it usually takes to get results? I thought the hearing and eye portion was a little tough. Thank you!
Tlynesbell
May 14, 2011
I take the CBT on tuesdat does anyone know if there is a study guide???
Demanett
May 15, 2011
As far as the credit goes, I had nothing as far as back taxes, child support or anything, but my credit check is/was stopped due to some back charge offs! This isn’t fair at all! What can I do about this? Please help me asap!
David@
Jun 01, 2011
Ok so i’m currently on my med. Part of the long process of getting thins job. Im currently 19 and i’ve pretty much a xhoe in hyst cause i have no issies in my past but i’d really like to know how long this last little part takes.
Also to dave abd someone and bus. I currently work at taget as an unloader. I work from 4am to eiether 9or to when they are done with me. I have shutty hours and worst pay. Rhis job does sound and look intense but compared to the lower ebd jobs you can gett wuth out schooling looks like heaven. I want you ti know i understand dave you didnt like it. andthat sucks man but you kinda killin my excitment for it lolbut i do want to say i hope things are going awesome for you and please people feel free to give me points i need them!!!!
Demanett
Jun 03, 2011
My status was placed on hold some time ago, due to not having an excellent credit rating. I have some debt, but had not been 30 days or more overdue. I am wanting to know how I contact TSA so I can log back into my account. I do not have this info. anymore. And also, how do I improve my credit rating if the creditor will not change this status on my credit reports? Please help me ASAP! Thanks
Wendy
Jun 16, 2011
I am currently waiting for my background check. I had a DUI 5 years ago….will that hurt me? Everything else is squeaky clean.
Thanks
ginger
Jun 16, 2011
I was put on medical hold 5 weeks ago for Mia, and since then I faxed twice my records and evaluations and now I heard about the proposal of a budget cut for TSO.. I am worried that I will never make it… who can tell me if Mia is still hiring?thank you!
willie
Jul 01, 2011
I received my phone call from Tsa to accept job offer and be sworn in as Tsa officer. However, I injured my knee 13 days prior to orientation day. I have a doctors note that says avoid sports and walking for 4-6 weeks or until clearance is receiveed. Does anyone know how this will effect my status with them? Will i be let go? Or can i continue with the training? or will they post pone my application for a later time when their are more open vacancies? Im worried any advice or any experience ANYONE?
David
Jul 02, 2011
Former TSO here – This is directed to poster “Willie” – you state you injured your leg and have been advised to avoid sports and walking for 4 to 6 weeks but you don’t say if it was just a sprain or you actually broke something. If you broke something I could see the TSA being cruel to you and probably postponing you to another class but if you live near a small airport then I think you might be in trouble.
However the above wouldn’t hold with LAX even because back in 2010 they conducted a mega job fair and 7000 people showed up. That process provided enough candidates for 2 years or more and thus LAX which at one point was always listed on usajobs.gov has not been in almost a year.
Also my last comment is – If you received the call to accept the job then you know the main number for the TSA at the airport you applied too – Why don’t you just call them and ask? You will find out exactly what your fate will be within min and no need to post on this site!
Good Luck!
Huh
Jul 14, 2011
The low level of intelligence in these comments is staggering!I especially like the emails from those that appear to lack enough brain power to make a simple search for “TSA jobs” on Google. All I can say is the terrorists must have even less intelligence, if they can’t outwit these people at the airports.
Dave
Jul 14, 2011
@Huh – As a former TSO I would under other circumstances disagree with your post. However, after being a member of the TSA and now back working at a non-gov job I have to agree with you, especially after seeing the people who I spoke with prior to employment and then while employed as a TSO.
The people I’ve seen posting about and applying to jobs for the TSA have amazed me. Really, some of the most unintelligent and lacking of commonsense individuals whom I’ve ever come across. I really feel the CBT (Computer Based Test) needs to implement some form of logic based examination as well and not just grammar and X-Ray. If they implemented logic and analytical reasoning to the exam LOL the number of qualified applicants would drop drastically. The one thing I love to read, and it pops up from time to time is where some individual posts that he cannot pass the test yet states he has been a law enforcement officer for X number of years. That seriously SERIOUSLY worries me! LOL
Wendy
Jul 27, 2011
Ok, I have been in the ready pool for over a month……….they are STILL advertising for openings at the airport here…………just how big is this ready pool? Why are they spending all that money on more candidates when they have some ready to go??????????????
Wendy
Jul 27, 2011
I have also talked to some locals here who said it took them 5 years to get on????????????????????? RU kidding? Why are they spending all kinds of money on exams and backgrounds if they all end up drowning in a ready pool? I do not understand this at all. Why waste everyone’s time?
ginger
Jul 27, 2011
@ Wendy : I’m ready to go too!!! and same here they advertised in USAJOBS 15 days ago, when I am still waiting in the RP for weeks! I don’t know what they are looking for.. I know they are given priority to females but I’m a female too!!!!!!
Mae1_2001
Jul 27, 2011
I know all airports are different, but usually, how long is the wait from the time you pass the credit check until you get called for the AA?
lk
Jul 30, 2011
To anyone that has applied or are currently working at any airport in Alaska… I’m interested in knowing retention levels there given the dislike of the job in some of the posts. Any thoughts from someone there already?! I’ve already heard it can take almost 6-12 mns. Mainly interested in Juneau. Thanks
KM
Aug 09, 2011
Does TSA fire every current employee who develops poor credit since being hired with TSA? I failed the credit check due to credit card default after a bona fide layoff. Given the shrinking pool of candidates due to poor credit, and the irony of the recent credit rating for the United States, this is a deplorable excuse to reject someone who is otherwise very qualified, intelligent and has reasoning skills. I am a licensed Private Investigator part time, work fulltime for the State of Florida in a low paying position, and also have a lot of x-ray experience. I am not a security risk in any way, shape or form. The Fed’s should rethink their hiring policy.
Dave
Aug 09, 2011
@KM – After being a TSO for long enough I can tell you with absolute no doubt that what you do is not as important as who you are in the TSA process.
The process is clinical and restrictive with no personal interpretation of the candidate until you reach the airport assessment.
What I’m basically saying here is that if you’re a navy seal with poor credit or a cop with poor credit, and you apply and whatever negatives that are on your credit result in you being rejected from the process, the rejection is no reflection of what your current or past career was. It was because your credit was bad! NOTHING ELSE!
Dave
Aug 09, 2011
@KM – The credit score of a current employee is not of any concern to the TSA. Only candidates who have not been hired have there credit scrutinized.
Demanett
Aug 09, 2011
I sure do think TSA should rethink and redo their current policies that a person has to have near perfect credit to work there! I am very trustworthy, honest and a hard worker and was denied due to my credit. My credit is actually fair/good and I only have one thing that was past due 3 months due to having no job and waiting to get on unemployment. This was no fault of my own and now I can’t get this job either! Thank you federal government!
Common Sense
Aug 13, 2011
THIS WEBSITE IS CALLED HOMELAND STUPIDITY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! STUPIDITY!!!!
Why do any of you asking and writing a formal letter on this forum think TSA will be contacting you? If you haven’t figured out that you are in an unofficial site, I doubt you can go through the online application process, where it takes you to many different pages. What is wrong with people?
I really love the people asking about the drug test. I guess if you’re worried about that, don’t bother applying. You are the root of the cause.
TSA is relatively a new organization, and as all new businesses or organizations, it is going through growing pains. It will take a while before they have a system that works well. There will be never-ending changes until they get it right. Who knows how long that will take.
Dave
Aug 13, 2011
@Common Sense – You can read my other posts above from “Dave.” I do agree with you that the posts placed by 90 percent of the people on, here are sadly indicative of what we find at checkpoints across the nation.
The TSA caters to the lowest common denominator that is looking for employment, and as such you get unintelligent posts from people who are seeking to become TSOs. However, these people would suffer terribly in a position that requires any form of analytical reasoning.
Common Sense
Aug 13, 2011
@ Dave I just applied… so what you’re saying is that I won’t get a job with the TSA, because I’m entirely too intelligent to work there. I just need a job at this point!!!!!!!!
Dave
Aug 13, 2011
@Common Sense – I’m not saying that! What I’m saying is that the quality of people is amazingly low. I’ve been through some aggressive and difficult hiring processes, and the TSA was the easiest process thus far. However, your mileage may vary here. I recommend you read the posts about people who are in the TSA candidate process at this site – http://www.federalsoup.com – the posts, there are much more professional and knowledgeable. And the people on that board actually and eventually get the TSO job…
Jacqueline Kolone
Aug 20, 2011
hi my name is Jackie Kolone. I am wondering if you can send me some information about tsa screening.Because i wanted to apply. And I also wanted to work at the Seatac airport near us. Thank you for your time. I would appreciate that you would send the information to my email asap. Because I really want to work for tsa at the airport near me.
Thanks,
Jackie Kolone
Dave
Aug 20, 2011
Jackie! – go to usajobs.gov
ryaaaa
Aug 21, 2011
can anyone tell me if they do random credit checks after your hired?
Dave
Aug 22, 2011
No credit checks are performed after hire!
Common Sense
Aug 23, 2011
@ Dave… LOL… I was just being sarcastic. Thanks for the link!
Jacqueline Kolone
Aug 23, 2011
i went to the website you told me but it didnt help me. I tried to look for the tsa screening application but i couldnt find it. I would be more appreciate if you gave the website that is exactly on it.Thank you for your time. Jacqueline Kolone.
Dave
Aug 24, 2011
Jackie! – LOL! I’m refraining from being a jerk here I REALLY AM so everyone, please HOLD ME DOWN! Jackie, there is really ONLY one way to apply for the TSO job and USAJOBS.GOV is it!
You see I have a feeling you are not very computer literate, and you’re confused as to how to actually apply for this job. The TSO job with the TSA is a gov job and gov jobs, especially for federal positions are only listed on the website I gave you. There is NO special website or form or whatever. What most likely happened is that no job is available at your airport which you are interested in. To help you out I did a search on usajobs.gov for TSA and TSO using the zip code of 98125 and a range of 200 miles from this point. No jobs with the TSA and nothing, specifically for TSO exist in Seattle.
808Les
Oct 02, 2011
For all you folks asking about how it works, have you looked at the candidate dashboard??? Maybe it’s something new (2011) but it explains everything you’re asking about and each step along the way. It doesn’t tell you how long things take though. They’re not going to call and babysit you along the way. It’s up to you to check your email, follow the instructions and take what ever the next steps are in the process. It mentions in there repeatedly NOT to quit any jobs until you’re offically hired. If you’re all worried about what kind of drug test you’ll be given it sounds like this isn’t the job for you. Nearly every job these days does drug tests, so you best just not be on drugs if you’re serious about getting a dang job. Also if you’re wanting a job, you might want to improve your English skills , learn how to spell and punctuate properly and write a proper sentence.
Dave
Oct 03, 2011
@808Les – I absolutely 100 percent agree with your post. I spent a year as a TSO in Los Angeles and prior to that six months attempting to get the job. I was shocked at the forum posts that were so riddled with grammatical errors and ghetto verbiage that it wasn’t shocking when the same people posted that they had been removed from the process LOL
Check out my posts above from “Dave”
Ashley Wright
Oct 10, 2011
Ok nobody beat me up alright? Does TSA hire young people? I am 19 & i passed the first test and am now in the process of having my credit checked but I don’t even have credit. I really don’t have much faith that they will hire me because I’m so ylung but it’s worth a shot I suppose.
Dave
Oct 11, 2011
You’re legally the right age however its anyone’s guess as to if you will get hired. Its a bizarre process and you never know until you try. Just keep doing what they tell you and let it happen.
Ryan
Oct 14, 2011
I resigned from TSA as a TSO a year and a half ago (with good standing). Would I be able to get reinstaed at a different airport or would I only be able to get reinsated at the airport I worked for?
Ryan
Oct 14, 2011
Does anyone know if you can only get reinstated at the airport you worked for?
Dave
Oct 15, 2011
@Ryan – When I left the TSA I was told by my STSO that you would have to go through the process again, to a certain degree anyways. It was my impression that you go through life changes and stuff happens and thus they must reevaluate you by some means. Therefore you must resubmit an application and I would assume at least do the credit check, airport assessment (a maybe here) and medical exam. I believe your SF86 which you filled out online is still in the system so you would just update that and then see what happens (this of course will save a lot of time). I really can’t answer what will happen for instance will they require you to take the CBT again I don’t know. I mean that would be lame if they did but after YOU worked for the TSA ha-ha would you expect anything normal from them.
Of course you must apply to a current opening on usajobs.gov as well.
Check out my other postings above from “Dave”
Ryan
Oct 18, 2011
Thanks Dave, TSA help desk said, you can get reinstated at a different airport as well. You can only get reinstated if you worked for TSA more than 3 years or more. You also have to get reinstated within 3 years of resignation. If its over 3 years since resignation you have to apply through usajobs.gov. and start from scratch, and you start over from d band instead of there you left off, say e band. The only thing you get restored back is your sick leave. I hope TSA improves on how they hire and rehire. Seems silly how its ran sometimes.
Greg
Nov 01, 2011
I was at the ready pool but did not get a job offer. What do I need to do to get hired? I have a 4 year degree, but it seems to me they (TSA) don’t even look at that…. I have called and emailed the help desk at least 20 times but they gave me no useful information. I couldn’t even get a phone number at my local airport for further info or to speak to someone there at TSA to advise on future employment. Anyone out there with any information it would be greatly appreciated. My local airport is McCarran in Las Vegas,Nv Thanks
noey
Nov 11, 2011
Ive been at the e oreintation step for a month and a week. I’m applied to the Logan airport in Boston, MA. Does anyone has any information on how long its going to take. Every step I went through took a month process, I’m at the very end and it’s taking longer than expected.
Dave
Nov 11, 2011
@Noey – The E-orientation phase means you have to fill out forms online and watch movies about the TSA-TSO career to prepare you for the job. If I remember correctly its also at this stage that they call you to inform you of your start date at the airport.
You should have the local airport TSA office number as you have passed the airport assessment. Just CALL THEM! You are at a point where a phone call is appropriate and there is no need to ask the forum. We won’t be able to answer your question.
Dave
steve johnson
Dec 13, 2011
Will taking medication like prozac affect my hiring status ?
C.M.
Dec 17, 2011
I was just reading everyones posts and it seems like it’s really different for everyone… this process. For example, I would really love to pass this credit check, but 3 years ago I was sacked from my other job and was out of a job for two years until last year. Student Loans didn’t get paid, now I’m trying to figure out what to do. Military was supposed to pay my tuition assistance, but someone screwed up somewhere and I just sat there and dealt with it til I lost my job. I’m wondering how close they really look. I also had a vehicle I had to pay for. It was tuition repayment or transportation for looking for a job, so I took the latter.
Sorry for going on, but my situation is simple, but also not so simple.