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Cody Perron
Registrace 23. 12. 2011
Former Diplomatic Security Special Agent, US Marine, and US Diplomat
Diplomatic Security Service Oral Assessment - Questions Answered
For those of you looking to pursue a career as a DSS Special Agent you will be required to take an exam - Diplomatic Security Service Special Agent Test (DSSAT) and then if you pass you’ll take the DSS BEX (Oral Assessment). This video discusses the following:
1. Common trends of those that fail the DSS BEX/Oral Assessment
2. The path - DSSAT, QEP, BEX, Background & Medical, Personnel & Suitability Panel, Physical Readiness Test (PRT), and Register.
3. The personnel and suitability panel - what is it?
Resources:
Becoming a DSS Agent Facebook Group
The Off The X Podcast
Book: Agents Unknown - True Stories of Life as a Special Agent in the DSS.
Patreon: Patreon.com/offthex_inc
1. Common trends of those that fail the DSS BEX/Oral Assessment
2. The path - DSSAT, QEP, BEX, Background & Medical, Personnel & Suitability Panel, Physical Readiness Test (PRT), and Register.
3. The personnel and suitability panel - what is it?
Resources:
Becoming a DSS Agent Facebook Group
The Off The X Podcast
Book: Agents Unknown - True Stories of Life as a Special Agent in the DSS.
Patreon: Patreon.com/offthex_inc
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Diplomatic Security Service Assessment Test (DSSAT) Info
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Topics discussed: 1. Trends and concerns from those applying 2. Work experience and Degree pursuits 3. The new 2023 DSS Specialist Study Guide
Diplomatic Security Special Agent Test (DSSAT) & BEX Information
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In this video I discuss the DSSAT and BEX, give some tips and discuss some of the issues I’m seeing when working with candidates.
Diplomatic Security Service Questions Answered
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What is the William D. Clarke Diplomatic Security fellowship? Do DS agents provide protection for congressional delegations overseas? Marine Corps ball at US Embassy discussion Will a chronic disease prohibit me from being a DS agent? #diplomatic #diplomats #diplomaticsecurity #diplomaticsecurityservice #specialagent #federal #federallawenforcement
Diplomatic Security Service - RSO Crisis Management Exercise US Consulate Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Diplomatic Security Service - RSO Crisis Management Exercise US Consulate Porto Alegre, Brazil
Diplomatic Security Special Agent Lifestyle
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In this video I discuss some of the sacrifices one might have to make if you choose to live the lifestyle as a DSS special agent.
Diplomatic Security Special Agent Questions Answered
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Questions answered: What rank will I be upon hiring? Will my security clearance transfer? What overseas posts are the best (small, medium, large)? What do you offer on the OffTheX_Inc Patreon account?
Diplomatic Security Service - DSS - Special Agent Information
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Questions answered in this video: Is the State Dept DSS agent 50/50 investigations and protection? Are there any restrictions during my off-time - can i travel the region or within country? How much do DS agents interact with US citizens while overseas? Check out my Patreon: www.Patreon.com/offthex_inc
Diplomatic Security Service Info Session
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I answer three questions: 1. Can you still get a Top Secret Clearance if you have foreign contacts? 2. How do you get medicine when serving overseas at a diplomatic post? 3. How often to DS agents need to wear “soft armor”?
Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Information
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In this video I cover: 1. Do DS agents do undercover work? 2. What is a SEO and how do they work with DS agents? 3. How does a DS agent get selected for a protection detail? Other Resources: 1. Facebook Group - Becoming a DSS Agent 2. Off The X Podcast 3. Instagram: offthex_inc 4. Patreon.com/offthex_inc 5. www.codyperron.com
Want more? Patreon account established
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‼️UPDATES‼️ . Hoodies have arrived! Quick quality control check and I’ll be reaching out to those that pre-ordered. I did order extra and those will be on the site soon for anyone who might want one. . I have established a Patreon account. Over the course of the past nearly 4 years that I’ve been doing this I’ve had folks ask how they can give back. . Some of you are buying apparel, hats, stick...
Ambush on Press in Ukraine - Training Scenario
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Harrowing video of an @skynews team being ambushed in Ukraine. . While i don’t expect most Americans to be ambushed in this sense - choose any scenario where one might be the victims of gunfire and consider applying the tactics below. . First - Stopping on the X when in a moving vehicle is never a good option. . Vehicles, while not faster than rounds down range, are faster than your feet. They ...
Diplomatic Security Service Information
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Questions discussed: 1. Am i allowed to bring pets overseas? 2. How safe is the housing situation in foreign countries as a US diplomat? 3. What if two principals get in a brawl?
Info on the Diplomatic Security Servuce
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Questions answered: 1. Were DS Agents on the last plane out of Kabul? 2. What can you do during down time when working overseas? 3. Should I take xx course in order to prepare for DS? 4. What can my spouse do to prepare for life in the foreign service?
Diplomatic Courier Intel
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Questions answered: What does a Diplomatic Courier do? Note, i say “secure transport” in the video - a better description might be “secure escort”. What about the pay? Will it be a foot in the door to become a DSS Special Agent? What does it mean “permanent upon tenure?”
Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Info
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Answering your Diplomatic Security Special Agent questions.
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Information on the Diplomatic Security Service
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Hey man I’d love to ask you some questions about the job/pipeline/etc…
My future partner is in Dubai he is an American and works for the dss as a special agent how do I check he is genuine. I have his details for his job / position
I take it this is a position for military personnel only
Security, law enforcement, military or anything of the sorts (including intelligence)
Good to see you uploading again cody. Appreciate it. Any new podcast episodes coming also?
Thanks Cody.
I see in the news some lately what is clearly Chinese citizen, but with 3rd country passports like St. Kitts, Cambodia, Cypress, Turkey, and Vanuatu arrested in Singapore. Don't these flag some kind of suspicion in most countries, let's say when someone with Turkish passport holder can't speak Turkish? Do you consider those PP legit, or do they just get turned down for visas when they try?
Do foreign police agencies ever come to RSO to ask questions that are not really in their wheelhouse. Such as smaller country catches passport forger with another smaller country passport and they want to know if it is real or fake. Maybe they don't have the capability to tell, and there is only a small diplomatic presence of the forged passport. Would they ever come to RSO and ask if you could tell them if it is legit?
I worked as a Diplomatic Courier from 1961-1967. Flew 1St class all over the World. It was a job requiring long hours doing nothing apart from keeping an eye on the classified material being delivered. 98% of my travel was done before jet travel. It was a lonely job but one that allowed seeing quite a bit of the World. I flew out of Panama, Manila and Frankfurt. Would I do it again today? No.
Great information!
What is the patreon ? I need all the help
www.patreon.com/offthex_inc
Do you have anyway to contact you now?
Also I just found your videos, what did you do in the Marine Corps/ how long were you in before DS? Currently about to be a senior in college and did four in the Corps and I’m interested in DS or ss
The DSSAT is an absolute shit show, take Adderall before taking it. Talk about the DSSAT you are not under the NDA. I'll be back in year.
Good day. I am a law enforcement officer (12 YRS of Experience) and re-enlisted into the TXARNG (TX Army National Guard) w/ 2 Masters (CJ & Cyber) & 2 BAs (Communications & History). I am about to take the DSSAT. What are your tips? Please let me know.
Former 31B (Military Police) current on the warpath to 35M HUMINT. Portuguese and Spanish fluent, Advanced Russian going to fluent ( DLI ), active TS SCI. 22 years of overseas experience . Any chance ??
Yes. Get your bachelors if you don’t already have it. It’s non waiverable.
Army MP, moving to HUMINT. Portuguese and Spanish fluent, advanced Russian (going to fluent DLI) TS SCI. Any chance ?
Cody, I just finished BEX and failed with a 4.6. I would like to get some help to prepare for next year. Would you mind if I email you to discuss getting some training? Thank you for the consideration.
Sure, you can email info@codyperron.com. I usually don’t train folks until they have a BEX date but happy to connect.
I am interested 😁
Hey sir. Thanks for the vid. How do you become a special operator in this?
Can you talk about what the salary is like ?
Didnt know about this field im a retired Army Sgt iraq and afghan vet.
Hey Cody, did I understand it correctly that if someone was going to DSS, they could request the Washington Field Office and maybe be able to game the system a bit to have more stability there? Also, say you were going on an overseas assignment, the higher risk location, is there some kind of preference for an agent finishing up in a high risk location, like Iraq, to come back to the field office of their choice? Similar to what the Army does with people that volunteer for Korea or Kuwait, those individuals generally get a little more preference when they come back CONUS. Thank you for all the info you put out, what little I have learned about DSS has mostly come from your videos.
Hey bud, you can either serve at WFO or HQ to remain in the DC area. Plenty of options there. If you went to a high threat assignment and wanted to come back to WFO (or if you went to any other assignment) that wouldn’t be hard. Staying DC metro is the easiest location yo remain at for the majority of your career in DS.
Cody, I am very interested in DS and in phase 4 now for the application process (passed DSSAT). I am retired Army MI warrant and I worry about the BEX?
I’m not sure your question. Send me an email info@codyperron.com
Hello sir, How to find you on Facebook?
The FB group is called Becoming a DSS Agent
Hey brother. Thanks for the video. I’m a police officer in Texas. Looking to go the federal route here soon. Is there a swim test prerequisite or swimming block of instruction at FLETC for DOS agent ?
sorry if youve already answered but what degree do you think would be most likely to assist you as a dss agent i was thinking law
Hey Cody! I'm new to your videos and I already love them; thank you for all the info. Not sure if you covered this already, but in your opinion what's the top language that DSS would want?
Any difficult, non-romance language would be good. It might not help in the hiring process but it could add value later down the road in your career.
Thank you brother@@Ir0nman80
Once you get the job after BSAC, do they send you wherever they need you or can you bid for anywhere you’d like?
They’ll give you a list of domestic field offices to choose and you’ll rank order them.
Dude, that was badass! What a good exercise! All I have left on my process is the PT test and then I'm on the registry.
Hell yeah congrats
@@VitalHD keeping fingers crossed!
Is there a Polygraph examination?
No
I’m starting my transition from the army to civilian life, this is one of the agencies I’ve been looking into. Do you think I’ll be able to transition into this field of work. I served for 9yrs as an infantryman.
Yes, of course. You just need a degree and be able to convey your experiences appropriately.
Thinking about applying. Have some questions, could you please tell me how could i contact you
I recommend watching the 40+ videos I put on CZcams, join the Becoming a DSS Agent Facebook Group, and listening to The Off The X podcast. I’m confident all the answers to your questions will be found there. If not, send me an email at info@codyperron.com
Awsome =D
Do you need a college degree
Is there a study guide?
Hello Sir! Can I set up a virtual meeting to prepare for my Oral and written assessment coming up in the following weeks through patreon? Or can i email you to set this up?
Hey bud, register through the Patreon. I will see the registration and send a welcome email. Space is limited due to the high volume of folks applying but i do still have some room. Link below. www.patreon.com/offthex_inc
Cody, Can you do a video that compares and contrasts the stress you deal with as a DS agent versus the stress delt with in the military or traditional law enforcement (city, county, or muni cop)?
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I am American 007 with Absolute Power like King and Queen of England 💂🏻💩. So United States AKA British Red Coats 💂🏻💩 can't Arrest or Charge me with Crimes because They are 100% Not Legal to because United States Constitution doesn't apply to me.
3:04 my Kuwaiti C.I.A. said flying vehicles through CIA cost $3000 and $2000 to Ship 🚢 the vehicle over.
My Kuwaiti Uncle lives in Hateen, Kuwait. He took me to a Private Beach access on restricted Access property on Amaco Oil refinery in Kuwait
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With US Army Retired Pension
I live as a Refugee/Illegal from United States... Visited Sandton asked for a DD Form 2 Retired ID flight out of here because I have sensitive items from Afghanistan OEF11 Blood Chip belt I am signed for selling it for $3,000,000 USD to a United States Citizen and $1,000,000 USD to a Non-United States citizen.
Head chef
Head chef
You can take care of it
Is there an email i contact you at? Also you mentioned a patreon or something of the nature, can i have that information? I am transitioning out of the Army right now and I am currently going through the application process and I want to set myself up to get it.
Info@codyperron.com
Thanks for the video. Im pretty early in the process. I hope to become an agent in the future.
@user-sk7wv3xm6s, hows the process so far?
I was thinking about applying to DSS. Hopefully I can base in HCM, Vietnam.
Real DSS don't post shit here. Nice try.
Hello Cody Awesome video and very helpful. I am going through the application process right now. I just finished up my narratives and completed the statement of interest. I am about to schedule my online test, which brings me to my question. What is actually on the online test you have to schedule ? Is it reading, math, or situational? My background is (in combat arms, one tour overseas), and I have been doing contracting and WPS since 2016. I am currently on a WPS contract in Africa at an embassy.
Hey Jason, hit me up at info@codyperron.com.
Appreciate the videos!! I’ve been doing my research into DSS for the past few months after a representative was talking at my work. I just got out of the military after 6 years working in IT/Information Security, I’m worried that my job experience won’t be as valuable since I don’t have a ton in a LEU/Personnel Security role. Like you touched on in your video, I have a clear progression of responsibility throughout my career. I know I may be at a disadvantage with this, but do you know how much of a disadvantage?
Not as disadvantage AT ALL. In some ways it might be advantageous. Lots of folks from military and LE apply. Someone with a different background could be an advantage. Doesn’t hurt to apply. Gotta have a bachelors. If you do, go with it.
Hey Cody! Is any of this process done virtually? I'm the commander of an army reserve unit and were going on deployment next month, if I took the DSSAT now would I be able to set myself up at all to flow into the DSS when I get back? I understand the whole process can take up to a year.
Hey man, after submitting your application online you can take the test virtually at a Pearson Vue facility which (i believe) are world wide. The process can take a year or more - sometimes less. Not sure what you mean by flowing into DSS - it’s quite competitive, BUT if you prepare accordingly and put in the work I’m sure you’d have a good shot.
Hey Cody, so just starting the application process and just finished my narratives. I’m still a little confused about the order of next steps. I’ve scheduled my DSSAT. My current understanding is that is just the basic knowledge portion. Is that accurate? And then afterwards comes the interview? Thanks!
After the DSSAT you will be contacted (if you pass) to provide transcripts and other documents. Once that is done your documents and test will be reviewed by a panel - the QEP. If you pass that then you’ll be offered the opportunity to interview.