Total 45 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in Harlingen, Texas

• Works jointly with the Deputy Chief in the planning, development, and execution of training programs, policies, and procedures in support of the 1st Armored Division (1AD) and Fort Bliss training units.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for procurement of a variety of training products and services for training programs which affects, to a considerable extent, contractors' operations.
• Oversees the enrollment and training completion of civilians and Soldiers to include Special Operations, National Guard, Reserve and Active Component in Troop School courses conducted at Fort Bliss.

• Instructs students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced levels.
• Develops and/or revises lesson plans and training materials.
• Monitors and evaluates student progress and performance.
• Inputs necessary data into the Technical Training Management System (TIMS).
• Maintains professional and technical expertise.

• At the entry level of Law Clerk GS-0904-11 you will perform the below responsibilities;
• Serves as Law Clerk in the Office of Soldiers’ Counsel. Under close supervision and review of the attorney to whom assigned, provides, interpretations and determinations on matters involved in Soldiers Physical Evaluation Board Counsel (SPEBC).
• Performs legal research in final form, on a variety of complex and difficult legal problems in all areas of responsibility of the Office of Soldiers’ Counsel.
• Law Clerks prepare drafts of pleadings and motions in connection with cases in litigation.
• They conduct investigations to obtain facts, study legal precedents, and prepare recommendations.
• They assist attorneys in charge of court cases by cross-examining witnesses and by drafting findings of fact, conclusions of law, and orders based upon the record.
• Responds to inquiries concerning the work of the of the office and prepares in final form and for signature of proper official.
• At the full performance Attorney-Adviser (General) GS-0905-13 level you will perform the below responsibilities;
• Serves as Attorney Adviser (General) at the Regional Office of Soldiers’ Counsel (ROSC) under the direct supervision of the Supervisory Attorney Adviser (General).
• Responsible for providing Soldiers Physical Evaluation Board Counsel (SPEBC) legal services within the Office of Soldiers RSOC.
• Incumbent provides legal advice and counsel to clients in the PEB phase of IDES processing upon completion of the MEB.
• Prepares the client’s formal board case file by conducting research in connection with pending and past cases, analyzes factual and legal issues, gathers and analyzes medical records, diagnostic evaluations, and formulary tables.
• Coordinate and support the Soldiers Medical Evaluation Board Counsel (SMEBC) during the MEB process; research and analyze medical and legal issues and complete work product in a timely and professional manner.
• Thoroughly prepares the client, witnesses, and documents for presentation to the PEB, using material evidence, persuasive legal argument, and relevant precedent.
• Prepares post-hearing briefs, appeals, and correspondence, to include appeals to the US Army Physical Disability Agency (USAPDA) of PEB decisions, rating appeals to the appropriate VA office.
• As directed by ROSC, serves as Soldiers’ Medical Evaluation Board Counsel (SMEBC), represents and advises clients during the MEB process in support of IDES.
• GS-11 and GS-12 attorneys will be assigned less complex work and require more supervision that those at the full performance (GS-13) level.

This Stakeholder Manager position is located at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with leadership to develop, coordinate, implement and maintain a program to communicate to stakeholders TSA's policies, programs, and directives.
• Identifying and responding to stakeholders' questions, programs, and concerns regarding security.
• Recommending changes to improve communications with stakeholders.
• Working to identify and implement best practices to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of aviation security policies.

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at East Texas Regional Airport (GGG), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO), you will be responsible for leading at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice level TSOs. As an LTSO, you will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level. You will make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing input to supervisors and managers concerning a variety of human resources matters including, but not limited to, employee performance, promotions, reassignments, awards, etc.
• Implementing security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives.
• Assisting with investigations of incidents, and preparing incident reports or other documents that convey required information.
• Responding to breaches of security and emergency situations.
• Training team members, monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, and representing the team in communications with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, etc.).

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Tyler Pounds Field Airport (TYR), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO), you will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes. You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology. In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.
• Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.
• Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.
• Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
• Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed.
• Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors.
• Serving as a member of the National Screening Force.

• Recommend initiation or revision of local regulations, supplements, circulars, letters, etc., falling within the purview of the Physical Security
• Responsible for performing extensive site-surveys, studies and analysis of installation physical security requirements.
• Consult on construction of and plans security systems to control ingress, and egress, as well as anti-sabotage efforts.
• Monitor and analysis the viability of the installation physical security programs.
• Plan through advice, recommendation and the preparation of implementing plans, programs, and policy documentation.
• Conduct detailed formal and informal briefings and classes concerning physical security to all levels in the command.

• Recommend initiation or revision of local regulations, supplements, circulars, letters, etc., falling within the purview of the Physical Security
• Responsible for performing extensive site-surveys, studies and analysis of installation physical security requirements.
• Consult on construction of and plans security systems to control ingress, and egress, as well as anti-sabotage efforts.
• Monitor and analysis the viability of the installation physical security programs.
• Plan through advice, recommendation and the preparation of implementing plans, programs, and policy documentation.
• Conduct detailed formal and informal briefings and classes concerning physical security to all levels in the command.

• Provide comprehensive occupational therapy services to maximize Solder performance and improve unit readiness.
• Develop programs to optimize performance behaviors or mitigate injury risk.
• Perform formal and informal evaluations in the various areas, such as physical, psychological, cognitive, activities of daily living (ADLs), functional and adaptive skills, and, work and occupational role performance.
• Plan, coordinate, and implement goal-oriented group and/or behavioral-focused individual treatment programs.
• Apply the use of therapeutic modalities and new integrative techniques and technologies.
• Participate on an interdisciplinary team to coordinate the rehabilitation or wellness activities for individual Soldiers or groups of Soldiers with the brigade.
• Educate on the injury/disease process and its effect on function, joint protection, energy conservation, ergonomic needs, work simplification, and cognitive compensatory techniques.

• Serve as the Explosives Safety Specialist for the Division Safety Office, with the primary functions of Ammunition, Explosives and Radiation Safety Specialist, reporting directly to the Safety Director, 1CD.
• Plan, organize, evaluate, coordinate, and assist in the implementation of these programs for the Division and subordinate commands.
• Develop objectives and programs consistent with applicable Codes of Federal Regulations (CFR) and Army Regulations.
• Responsible for monitoring a wide variety of high-risk operations, facilities, and environmental conditions.
• Serve as the Command Explosive Safety Specialist is responsible for the Divisions Ammunition and Explosive Safety Program technical expert.

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Salary Information: The salary range for Midland, TX (MAF - Midland International Air and Space Port) is $44,795 to $55,231 or $21.46 to $26.46 per hour and includes locality pay of 16.82%.

Sign-on Bonus: The Transportation Security Administration is currently offering a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 for MAF - Midland International Air and Space Port; paid out in two installments during the first 12 months of service. The amount of the airport's sign-on bonus is subject to change or elimination based on operational needs, however, any applicable sign-on bonus amount will be communicated and agreed upon during the final job offer process.

This Transportation Security Officer position is located in Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Officer (TSOs) within Security Operations (SO), you will provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Operating various screening equipment and technology to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft.
• Performing searches and screening, which may include physical interaction with passengers (e.g., pat-downs, search of property, etc.), conducting bag searches and lifting/carrying bags, bins, and property weighing up to 50lbs.
• Controlling terminal entry and exit points.
• Interacting with the public, giving directions and responding to inquiries.
• Maintaining focus and awareness while working in a stressful environment which includes noise from alarms, machinery and people, crowd distractions, time pressure, and disruptive and angry passengers, in order to preserve the professional ability to identify and locate potentially life threatening or mass destruction devices, and to make effective decisions in both crisis and routine situations.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills, necessary to mitigate actual and potential security threats, by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches. This may include application of risk-based security screening protocols that vary based on program requirements.
• Retaining and implementing knowledge of all applicable Standard Operating Procedures, demonstrating responsible and dependable behavior, and is open to change and adapts to new information or unexpected obstacles.

• Ensure security of building access by conducting building checks and record access of personnel entering building.
• Serve as a team member conducting parts of complicated or large-scale surveys or entire recurring inspections of lesser complexity.
• Interpret directives, regulations, and policies of higher echelon as well as policies, procedures, organization structures, and resources of CCAD, and analyze potential problems in executing plans.
• Provide training and orientation for new incumbents and staff personnel.

Responsibilities Instructs students through assigned blocks of instruction at basic and/or advanced levels.
Develops and/or revises lesson plans and training materials.
Monitors and evaluates student progress and performance.
Inputs necessary data into the Technical Training Management System (TTMS).
Maintains professional and technical expertise.

• Provides Tier II technical and security customer service and support.
• Performs computer systems security support functions to protect and provide appropriate access to sensitive patient information.
• Sets up and maintains system account restrictions and user rights.
• Independently analyzes and determines cause of malfunctions related to hardware, software, security or environment.
• Documents all issues and resolutions in the Remedy Work Order System Knowledge Base.
• Prepares and reviews a variety of reports, schedules, and other data to respond to malfunctions and/or backlog.
• Maintains awareness of current trends in information assurance and information technology.
• Interprets and adapts guidelines to resolve unusual problems or situations not previously encountered.

• Serves as Protocol Director and advisor to the Commanding General 1st Armored Division (1AD) and Fort Bliss.
• Serves as advisor/consultant for briefings, conferences, ceremonies, and social functions involving General Officers of the United States (US), Foreign Nation's (FN) Military, and other high-ranking officials of the US government and FN Governments.
• Manages the Command's protocol program, which encompasses program development, planning, and evaluation.
• Coordinates with field protocol officers, Department of Army, Department of Defense, other federal agencies and foreign embassies, the State Department, and the Office of Congressional Liaison.