TSA Background Checks... For Hazmat.

And now days, in some states, like Calif. if you take a **** on the street, if an A-hole cop busts ya, NOW you're gunna have to be an RSO, as well !!

Didn't we have a conversation a few weeks ago about this? The Hazmat isnt going to matter if you cannot get hired.

Most likely you will NOT find a company to hire you until 10 years AFTER the end of your parole. You asked TSA... did you ask any actual companies about your situation? You could go through all of this deliberation and CDL school only to be nom hireable.

Research companies to get hired. Do so immediately

That's not true. Not saying that it's easy, but not every company requires 10 years post supervision. I got off parole in March 2020. I was hired by a company just over a year later.

Lugnut suggests:

As for a Hazmat endorsement test, just go to the local DMV and take the test like you would for any other DMV test Class C or A or any other endorsements, its FREE.

You're right. But in this Age of ELDT you must take a class that goes into your FMCSA record. So for a Hazmat H endorsement you need the good ol' DMV test plus the background check plus a "class" with it's own test before you get the endorsement. I know because after I took the DMV Hazmat test and got the background clearance the DMV clerk said she can't find my TPR class record.

First, I want to say THANK YOU to everyone for your feedback and support. Your encouragement has meant a lot to me throughout this journey.

I officially earned my CDL with an X endorsement and am now working on my doubles and triple endorsements. I was recently hired by a paving/road construction company for my first job in the industry, and I’m hopeful that everything goes well. This is a major step forward, and I plan to build on this experience to move into Hazmat or heavy hauling in the near future.

Getting my Hazmat endorsement was a challenge for a few reasons:

1. My background in government and State Department work complicated the process.

2. The DMV was unclear on whether I needed ELDT hazmat training since my CDL school covered it but wasn't certified for that specific training. I ended up going through ELDT.com, the only trusted provider I could find that wasn’t a scam (highly recommend them).

3. My weapons charges raised concerns, but I cleared this by providing proof that they were related to my non-military government protection service.

Interestingly, my RSO status never came up when I spoke with the TSA agent about my background. When I asked, he told me that because I was non-violent and had proven my innocence on 26 of 27 charges, neither the TSA nor DHS saw it as a concern. It was a relief to hear that my past wouldn’t be an obstacle in this field.

Parole Update:

For the sixth time, I have been put up for early discharge from parole. It’s incredibly difficult for an RSO to even be considered for early discharge, and rightfully so—for those who are truly guilty. In the past, I was denied due to lacking a job, stable housing, and a few other requirements.

Now that I have a steady job and a new home and have met all my goals, I am hopeful that I’ve finally earned my discharge. If all goes well, I plan to leave the United States for good within the next two years. The prospect of starting fresh in a new country from the corruption, free from the restrictions and lies placed on me here, is something I’ve been working toward for a long time.

Through everything, I’ve learned that persistence is key, and no matter how difficult the road has been, I refuse to let my past others have created for me to define me. I'm looking forward to what’s ahead and am determined to make the most of the opportunities in front of me.

And now days, in some states, like Calif. if you take a **** on the street, if an A-hole cop busts ya, NOW you're gunna have to be an RSO, as well !!

I defended a guy who was convicted of many things, his "victims" got in the witness box said he protected them from the "bad man" and the judge told them it was ok to tell the truth... and when they both got mad for not being believed the judge had them removed from the witness box...

That man died in prison after being stabbed 67 times... and after I had gotten him an evidence hearing and a new trial...