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I really hope that's not true either, Joseph! But on their website they say that they hire veterans over civilians so hope you get a call soon!

tara.coronado in Cleburne, Texas said: I really hope that's not true either, Joseph! But on their website they say that they hire veterans over civilians so hope you get a call soon!

When I applied for a position at Dept of Homeland Security...the HR representative told me that Veterans would have priority over everyone. She explained this all to me when I applied for a position with a score of 98. She suggested that I apply to other locations that may be less desirable and potentially attracting fewer veterans. I live in South Florida.

However, when I spoke to the hiring manager handling the ready pool for TSA, I was told that they go down the list in the order the individual entered on to the list. She indicated if a veteran entered the pool on the same day as 10 others, they would be at the top of the hiring list for that date. I am appreciative for the sacrifice veterans have made however, I am a single female, mother and grandmother, supporting myself after being unemployed for almost two years. I am very thankful that TSA has given me a shot at a good government job. For two years I applied to positions on USAJobs scoring 95 to 99. I never once made it to the short list. How fair is this for a former federal employee who is a college graduate with 20 years of professional sales and managerial experience....

Hey Meg I got a question for you or anyone that knows the answer...When exactly do you start getting paid in the whole process?..During training or after?..After the ready pool or when?..I got an email to schedule my AA in IAD...And was curious as to when I start actually getting paid cause I will have to move and look for an apartment and such...Thank you guys and Good Luck everybody..

During training

Maria La la in Atlanta, Georgia said: During training

SO Maria is that EOD?......What exactly happens during your "Ready Pool" step?.......Sorry for the questions but like I said I most likely will be moving and want to know as much as possible because I will be by myself......Thank you

Meg in Pompano Beach, Florida said: When I applied for a position at Dept of Homeland Security...the HR representative told me that Veterans would have priority over everyone. She explained this all to me when I applied for a position with a score of 98. She suggested that I apply to other locations that may be less desirable and potentially attracting fewer veterans. I live in South Florida.

However, when I spoke to the hiring manager handling the ready pool for TSA, I was told that they go down the list in the order the individual entered on to the list. She indicated if a veteran entered the pool on the same day as 10 others, they would be at the top of the hiring list for that date. I am appreciative for the sacrifice veterans have made however, I am a single female, mother and grandmother, supporting myself after being unemployed for almost two years. I am very thankful that TSA has given me a shot at a good government job. For two years I applied to positions on USAJobs scoring 95 to 99. I never once made it to the short list. How fair is this for a former federal employee who is a college graduate with 20 years of professional sales and managerial experience....

Hey Meg...wow! How in the world would an organization such as TSA/Homeland Security expect to get qualified people to fill these positions with a policy such as this? Look at your experience and to think they would hire someone with far less just because they fell into the pool before you. This policy just doesn't make any sense to me. Unless they give these managers the discretion to hire people by there past experience they will continue to fill thses positions with unqualified personel that will just embarrass and make the organization look bad. Thanks for your response and the best of luck to you. Joseph18...

tara.coronado in Cleburne, Texas said: I really hope that's not true either, Joseph! But on their website they say that they hire veterans over civilians so hope you get a call soon!

Thanks Tara...keeping fingers crossed...good luck in your ventures also..Joseph18

You will get paid two weeks after your EOD DATE.

It took me 23 months for the entire process from application to hire. I did miss the first assessment which delayed me for about a year, so make sure you answer your phones. Then I had a few disputes on my E86 that I had to clarify, put my background check on hold lasting 2 mos. After that I turned down an offer in LAS VEGAS McCarran, so that I could wait for something in the bay area.

Finally got hired in Oakland. Point of the story: make sure you are on top of your paperwork and are available for "the call" Timing is everything.

Stop the job descriptions on an open forum, you genious signed a consent form when you became a candidate. Class up personal e-mails or some other form of contact. This shout out goes out to the personel who are are ready working, you Nim Rods should know better, and to the recruits, I don't place no blame on you for the past silly coments posted on this site from the past, moving forward you all have been warned!!Don't post operational Information like the so-called TSA workers are doing, I know they mean well, but everyone here has signed that consent form.

OPSEC / PERSEC means Operational Security and Personal Security!
We're at WAR. You people are too free with your information and it's becoming a joke, just call the HR Hotline, that's what their there for. Keep your operation information on down low from here on in

Good Day
HLS- Protective Services

HLS - Protective Services in New York, New York said: Stop the job descriptions on an open forum, you genious signed a consent form when you became a candidate. Class up personal e-mails or some other form of contact. This shout out goes out to the personel who are are ready working, you Nim Rods should know better, and to the recruits, I don't place no blame on you for the past silly coments posted on this site from the past, moving forward you all have been warned!!Don't post operational Information like the so-called TSA workers are doing, I know they mean well, but everyone here has signed that consent form.

OPSEC / PERSEC means Operational Security and Personal Security!
We're at WAR. You people are too free with your information and it's becoming a joke, just call the HR Hotline, that's what their there for. Keep your operation information on down low from here on in

Good Day
HLS- Protective Services

Okay well I really don't know who you are, and since you have terrible grammar Im assuming you are just sitting at home on your laptop and trying to seem more important than you are. I know all about OPSEC, I was deployed to the Gulf, but nothing I have written here or anything that was written in the past few days applies to what you have said. We are all just looking for some answers and insights from each other about the process. The process is not a secret. What goes on during the computer based test and the airport assessment is a secret. Get off your high horse and Good Day to you too!

Joseph18 in Taylorsville, Kentucky said: Hey Meg...wow! How in the world would an organization such as TSA/Homeland Security expect to get qualified people to fill these positions with a policy such as this? Look at your experience and to think they would hire someone with far less just because they fell into the pool before you. This policy just doesn't make any sense to me. Unless they give these managers the discretion to hire people by there past experience they will continue to fill thses positions with unqualified personel that will just embarrass and make the organization look bad. Thanks for your response and the best of luck to you. Joseph18...

Joseph...all the people in the ready pool have been thoroughly screened, tested, assessed, with in depth background checks. They are all qualified professional individuals or they wouldn't have made it that far. Yes, some may be overqualified for this position but it is their choice. This position could be an entry opportunity for advancement w/TSA or any Federal agency for all.

thank you

HLS - Protective Services in New York, New York said: Stop the job descriptions on an open forum, you genious signed a consent form when you became a candidate. Class up personal e-mails or some other form of contact. This shout out goes out to the personel who are are ready working, you Nim Rods should know better, and to the recruits, I don't place no blame on you for the past silly coments posted on this site from the past, moving forward you all have been warned!!Don't post operational Information like the so-called TSA workers are doing, I know they mean well, but everyone here has signed that consent form.

OPSEC / PERSEC means Operational Security and Personal Security!
We're at WAR. You people are too free with your information and it's becoming a joke, just call the HR Hotline, that's what their there for. Keep your operation information on down low from here on in

Good Day
HLS- Protective Services

Salem in River Forest, Illinois said: Just when I was about to give up all hope I was called. I start my training at the end of the month for ORD. Good Luck Everyone :)

congrats. i just took my medical on 2/14

tasha4341 in Cicero, Illinois said: I just faxed my signature forms and I was wondering is there any way of knowing that they received the papers or started the background check. I was want to be sure they got them.

it will be on the submission part of the e86. when you log back in you will see it.

reggie336 in Glenwood, Illinois said: it will be on the submission part of the e86. when you log back in you will see it.

Yea, I finally got it figured out. So, I'm gonna call this weekend to make sure everything is str8. But I did get an email to schedule my AA...she called today, but I missed it. So, Im waiting to get the call again. I'm excited that its happening so quickly. Well, at least for rockford. Chicago hasnt said anything yet. Thank for responding!!! Good luck

FINALLY GOT THE CALL 4 ORD! Went into the ready pool 9/2011 & got the call 2/15/2012 my 6 months was almost up so don't give up & GOOD LUCK 2 EVERYBODY

Lisa in Chicago, Illinois said: FINALLY GOT THE CALL 4 ORD! Went into the ready pool 9/2011 & got the call 2/15/2012 my 6 months was almost up so don't give up & GOOD LUCK 2 EVERYBODY

Thats awesome. I just schedule my AA, but its for the rockford airport and the lady encouraged me to switch my preference to ORD, but Im debating. It seems like ORD moves a little faster then what I've been reading. You give me hope though!!! I might apply for MDW also. Thats not too bad of a wait...besides I'm finishing up school. I might stick it out with ORD...besides thhey pay more then rockford

Sounds like I wouldnt want half the retards on this blog "protecting" air travel.

Woohoo! I just got the call for my AA! Its scheduled a month from now, more time to prepare I guess. This whole process has been flying for me, hope it stays that way!

tara.coronado in Irving, Texas said: Woohoo! I just got the call for my AA! Its scheduled a month from now, more time to prepare I guess. This whole process has been flying for me, hope it stays that way!

CONGRATS TARA...I GOT A CALL ON FRI TO SCHEDULE MY AA BUT I WASNT HOME..BEEN CALLING AND LEAVING MESSAGES EVER SINCE..SO NERVOUS RIGHT NOW HOPE I DIDNT BLOW IT..BUT AGAIN CONGRATS..PLEASE KEEP ME POSTED ON YOUR PROGRESS.. :)

reggie336 in Glenwood, Illinois said: congrats. i just took my medical on 2/14

How long after you did your AA was your medical scheduled?

finally got my AA appointment this wed...wish me luck guys

Aaron in Alexandria, Virginia said: Tasha ~
There is NO time limit on returning the e-86 right now. The clock only starts ticking AFTER the AA.

hi aaron i havent spoke to u in over 18months but to give an update i finally received my AA date....lol

If you dont pass the Airport Assessment do you have to retake the CBT after 6 months?

gtggggg

My TSO process has really been on the fast track. I applied 12/15/11, took my CBT 1/13/12, passed CC 1/18/12, AA was on 1/25/12, passed physical 2/7/12, e86 2days later and was placed into hiring pool 2/22/12. I called HR at the HQ where I took my AA and asked if they knew when the next training class was going to be held and was told they don't have anything scheduled any time soon. WTF would they expedite the hiring process if they're not hiring soon? Has anyone run into a similar situation?

my process was fast but not as fast as yours. My application expired 1/28 after being in the ready pool for 6 months. but i must say you really went through the process ASAP! good luck

Sandbarhopper in Wilmington, North Carolina said: My TSO process has really been on the fast track. I applied 12/15/11, took my CBT 1/13/12, passed CC 1/18/12, AA was on 1/25/12, passed physical 2/7/12, e86 2days later and was placed into hiring pool 2/22/12. I called HR at the HQ where I took my AA and asked if they knew when the next training class was going to be held and was told they don't have anything scheduled any time soon. WTF would they expedite the hiring process if they're not hiring soon? Has anyone run into a similar situation?

I know that once we are in the Ready Pool that being pulled from it is based off of our CBT and interview scores. (Being a Vet helps too!)
Does anyone know what a good interview score is?
Thanks!

I jut got a part time offer from TSA. However I already have a contractual job which is paying better and steady schedule. I like my current job It i a small NGO so I dont get any benefits apart from paycheck. I am currently in School for a Masters in public administration. I really would like to get my foot into a Government job and this might be the right start. I need some counselling here should I quit my current work and give a try with TSO?

Do not quit your job at this time, why? If another administration gets in there the whole system may get revamped and you could end up getting layed off or if one certain candidate gets in TSA may be dis-banded altogether or reduced to airport screen again. People are getting pretty pissed about the growth of TSA and the current administration is placing them in highway weigh stations bus terminals highway check points and other areas that concern individuals.
But do what YOU want All I ask is remember there is a Constitution and I was let go of a government job myself because I remembered my Oath of Office rather than a politicians whim.

My AA is in a couple weeks and I'm nervous. Not sure what to expect and I know I can't get any information from anyone off the forum. SOOOO, IDK...Yikes

Hey, check this out, they give out the advice on their website. Just be yourself and be confident. They want to see that you are confident and able to do the job! tsacareercoaching.tsa.dhs.gov/dynamictsa.cfm?ID=110

I go for my AA in about a week and a half, Im excited to get it over with and keep the process moving!

Hey Everyone - I finally got the call for the Airport Assessment - Yahooooo

congrats. one step closer.

tara.coronado in Irving, Texas said: Hey, check this out, they give out the advice on their website. Just be yourself and be confident. They want to see that you are confident and able to do the job! tsacareercoaching.tsa.dhs.gov/dynamictsa.cfm?ID=110

I go for my AA in about a week and a half, Im excited to get it over with and keep the process moving!

Thanks sooo much. I passed my assesment and take my medical saturday!!

I was wondering if after you did your assesment and passed was your dashboard updated immediately or no?

mattie in Las Vegas, Nevada said: congrats. one step closer.

Hey Mattie - Do you know how long after passing the AA do they schedule the medical in Las Vegas, NV?? Thanks

Hey Everyone - I passed the Airport Assessment and got Medical scheduled for Monday...whoo hoooo It definately helped to check out the TSA interviewing tips :)

Congrats CarminneNevada! One Step Closer!...You guys commenting on here should go to Www.FederalSoup.com and under search type "Did anybody take the TSA Airport Assesment" and comment on that forum...Questions are being answered on there daily..Good Luck to all of you guys! and Hang in there...

Sandbarhopper in Wilmington, North Carolina said: My TSO process has really been on the fast track. I applied 12/15/11, took my CBT 1/13/12, passed CC 1/18/12, AA was on 1/25/12, passed physical 2/7/12, e86 2days later and was placed into hiring pool 2/22/12. I called HR at the HQ where I took my AA and asked if they knew when the next training class was going to be held and was told they don't have anything scheduled any time soon. WTF would they expedite the hiring process if they're not hiring soon? Has anyone run into a similar situation?

I am trying for the same position as you, but looks like you made it to the pool sooner than me. They had me on a hold, for my medical for 3 weeks and finally got that settled. Now they are on the background check. I had heard they are looking for females for ILM; not sure when though. I heard them say they need people for the summer months.

I applied for the position at IND. Anyone else? Passed my minquals almost immediately so i'm guessing it's automated what they're looking for through USAJOBS. Are the computer tests usually taken at the airport?

I already done my medical and I was wondering how long it takes for tsa to receive it and it be updated? Also My e86 was accepted a while ago, roughly how long does it take for them to do the investigation or does it depend on the person who they are investigating?

Hey Tasha, I just submitted all my E86 signature forms and released them, how do you know when they accept them? I messed up and didnt start the forms until after I passed the Assessment, just didnt want to gather all that info for no reason lol. I have until April 10th for them to be accepted I guess, that is the 21 day mark after my assessment, did they send yours back to you for any corrections? I am kind of confused on all that. I passed my medical so I guess I am just waiting on background check! I had a clearance when I was in the Navy up until a year ago so they should really only have to do a check for the past year but who knows. Thanks!

rpogatchnik in Bakersfield, California said: Does it require perfect color vision to be a TSA officer?

no the stupid color test is not testing your vision and eyes on color blindness it testing how well you follow instruction it the worlds most stupid test ever I failed it and did know why if my doctor check my eyes before and I pass his test so make sure to be prepared because its not a color test.

the eQip or e86 is a other stupid part of the hiring process it stupid I know people that are sex offenders that have not been charge that pass that stupid background check the system is broken and stupid TSA DOES NOT STOP CRIME OR TERRORISM PASSENGERS AND CIVILIANS DO

THEY ONLY GIVE YOU 2 TIMES TO PASS THE STUPID COLOR TEST

tara.coronado in Irving, Texas said: Hey Tasha, I just submitted all my E86 signature forms and released them, how do you know when they accept them? I messed up and didnt start the forms until after I passed the Assessment, just didnt want to gather all that info for no reason lol. I have until April 10th for them to be accepted I guess, that is the 21 day mark after my assessment, did they send yours back to you for any corrections? I am kind of confused on all that. I passed my medical so I guess I am just waiting on background check! I had a clearance when I was in the Navy up until a year ago so they should really only have to do a check for the past year but who knows. Thanks!

Umm, my e386 was accepted before I did my AA. But you can call TSA and they would tell you if there is anything else. But as far as the dashboard goes...gonna take awhile to post. My e86 just posted and I been completed it. I would consider calling TSA helpdesk and they can definitely tell you. If they do find something you need to fix you would get an e-mail in about a week after you submitted it.

Thanks, Tasha! Mine finally got accepted today, about a week before the cut-off date lol. I should have done this before the AA but I just felt like I would jinx myself by doing all that and then not passing the assessment. I forget what airport you are going for? I know its not DFW like me. I haven't really seen anybody on here from DFW.

tara.coronado in Irving, Texas said: Thanks, Tasha! Mine finally got accepted today, about a week before the cut-off date lol. I should have done this before the AA but I just felt like I would jinx myself by doing all that and then not passing the assessment. I forget what airport you are going for? I know its not DFW like me. I haven't really seen anybody on here from DFW.

Hey,

Nah, its not DFW. Im going for O'hare(Ord) in chicago. So, far the process has been going really quick, but Im afraid of the background check. I know that can take awhile....Yikes!! I'm excited though....the process went faster then what Ive been reading