Total 109 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in San Antonio, Texas

• You will establish long and short range plans for the division to include workload, policies, and priorities.
• You will keep abreast of new developments in quality assurance, SUBSAFE, SOC, FBW field and take the initiative to develop better methods to assure a quality product or service.
• You will find and implement operational improvements and promote team building.
• You will assure that the work is planned, coordinated, and completed effectively and on time.

• Serves as the Alternate Installation Cyber Security Network Manager for the Defense team supporting the Cyber Security Defense Branch Chief, Installation Information System Security Manager, Cyber Division Chief and Network Enterprise Center.
• Supports the Installation Information Assurance Network Manger (IANM)/CSDB Chief under the CS Division Chief in assessing effectiveness of the CS program for the Fort Cavazos Installation.
• Responsible for ensuring the Army Enterprise Infrastructure is operational and secure through managing network security device administration, conducting risk assessments, handling incident management, and monitoring and analyzing logs.
• Work involves ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of networks, systems and data through the planning, analysis, development, and maintenance of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.

• You will implement security programs under the general direction the Security Officer and Senior Security Specialist.
• You will be responsible for executing the Personnel Security (PERSEC) Information Security (INFOSEC) Physical Security (PHYSEC) Anti-Terrorism/ Force Protection (AT/FP), Operational Security (OPSEC) and Privacy Act (PA) programs.
• You will assist with the formulation and presentation of an effective Security Education and Training curriculum; interprets and applies specific guidelines, regulations and policies.

As a Physical Security Specialist at the GS-0080-12 level, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Conducting testing of security and screening equipment (e.g., walk-thru metal detectors, x -ray machines, explosive trace detection units, handheld metal detectors, duress alarms, cameras, intercoms, entry control packages, etc.).
• Conveying complex security requirements and recommendations.
• Planning, scheduling, coordinating, and carrying out Judicial Security work.

As a Mission and Operations Support Specialist, your typical work assignments may include:

• Performing a wide range of administrative support functions to the Outlying Office (OO) and Division, related to General Services Unit (GSU) and Finance and Procurement Unit (FPU) level Business Operations Section (BOS) activities involving administrative, human resource liaison, fleet management, personal property (accountable and non-accountable) management, security (personnel, physical, and information/communication), inspections/internal control, logistics, TFO management, Imprest, and records management.
• Administering a variety of disparate tasks/programs in direct support of the law enforcement mission of the OO.
• Providing administrative and operational functions in support of an office related to activities involving administrative, human resource liaison, personal property management, and personnel or physical security.
• Conducting complex and unique law enforcement searches and queries.
• Gathering and analyzing data to identify inaccuracies.
• Preparing various administrative documents such as reports, briefings, and correspondence.
• Providing authoritative guidance to an organization on administrative matter.

As a Security Specialist, your typical work assignments may include:

• Serving as the technical expert that administers and maintains continuing responsibility and management of the Personnel Security Program by implementing DEA and local policies and procedures.
• Serving as the liaison for security related matters with other federal agencies or organizations (e.g., GSA, DHS, DoS, etc.).
• Processing requests for clearance/access, changes to position sensitivity designation, and investigations.
• Planning, developing, coordinating and implementing appropriate physical security/crime prevention programs and policies for the Division.
• Serving as the subject matter expert, responsible for the information security, COMSEC requirements, and compliance of all Division offices.
• Conducting physical security inspections of facilities.

This exciting externship opportunity will start in early June 2025 and end no later than August 29, 2025.

• The duties assigned to this position are authorized to be performed at the Regional Offices in Dallas/Fort Worth, TX, Denver, CO, Silicon Valley, CA, Detroit, MI and Alexandria, VA areas.
• Work Schedule (the reporting requirements whether in-person, remote, or hybrid may vary at the discretion of the direct supervisor/office):
  • In person reporting may be assigned by the immediate supervisor.
  • Otherwise, telework day(s) may be assigned, except for federal holidays

• You are interested in engaging directly with leaders in innovation to gain insight into the USPTO mission.
• You desire to develop or enhance your personal and professional skills.
• You're inspired by innovative environments that allow you to contribute to the accomplishment of organizational goals.
• You're committed to training and development on various topics relating to the USPTO and government service.
• You have an interest or background in studying artificial intelligence, machine learning, or other emerging technologies.
• You're excited about assisting with special projects and new initiatives.
• You're an effective writer who finds interest in drafting various documents and reports, creating spreadsheets and charts, etc., to present a variety of data and information.
• Assisting with IT projects excites you.
• You have an interest in redesigning business process improvement activities.
• You have an interest in assisting with researching and contributing toward analysis of IP protection and enforcement policies of U.S. and of selected foreign countries.
• You are excited about participating in outreach activities to internal and external stakeholder groups.
• You're enthused and interested in observing meetings, appeal hearings, cases, and panels.
• You desire to explore federal careers while completing your education.

This Assistant Federal Security Director - Generalist position is located at William P. Hobby Airport (HOU), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). If selected, you will be responsible for supporting the Federal Security Director (FSD) by providing day to day direction for airport security and operations at airports with multiple checkpoints and a workforce. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing support in the following areas: tactical planning, execution and operating management for coordinated security services.
• Participating in briefings concerning sensitive security information.
• Serving as a Principal Advisor to the Federal Security Director (FSD) on all matters concerning operational support.
• Developing, planning, coordinating and managing support operations that include customer service/stakeholder programs, training and engineering services.
• Conferring with FSD and/or appropriate staff personnel to outline work plans, to provide technical advice to resolve problems, to review status reports and to modify schedules in order to meet workload fluctuations.
• Organizing and implementing the Federal Security Crisis Management Response Plan.
• Implementing performance and enhancement of security and screening standards for airport employees and passengers, oversight of passenger, baggage and air cargo security screening, airport security risk assessments, security technology implementation and maintenance within established guidelines; crisis management, data and communications network protection and recovery as it impacts on Federal security responsibilities, employee security awareness training; and coordination of applicable Federal, state and local emergency services and law enforcement.
• Assisting with providing guidance in monitoring and evaluating existing security operations and related programs and in developing and implementing innovative approaches for long term improvements.
• Making major recommendations concerning significant internal and external program policy issues affecting the overall operation of the airport.
• Interfacing with individuals from Headquarters and other airport operations to assure effective program management.

• You will communicate management's strategic plan, mission, vision and values to junior level employees to help them understand their role in organizational success.
• You will develop short and long range security program management goals and objectives to support operations
• You will write activity guidelines and instructions using security policy, procedures, techniques, and methods.
• You will implement and oversee the Physical Security plans and programs (e.g. intrusion detection systems, access control systems, closed circuit TV [CCTV]) for consistency with security policies and procedures.

• You will possess apprehension/detention authority on a military installation and is required to carry a firearm in the performance of duties.
• You will operate alcohol and breath analysis equipment in accordance with law enforcement procedures.
• You will write reports to provide a description of facts surrounding a crime scene or incident.
• You will maintain compliance with procedures for detaining suspects.
• You will monitor unusual situations or conditions through personal or electronic surveillance aids.
• You will Investigate circumstances or individuals that appear unusual or suspicious to prevent crime.
• You will write sworn statements from witnesses, and transcribe statements from complainants, witnesses, and suspects for inclusion in a case file.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW), 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.

• You will question suspicious persons and warn or detain violators of laws, regulations, policies, rules or posted warnings.
• You will serve as member of entry control/vehicle inspection team, which conducts private and commercial vehicle inspections.
• You will control, prepare, issues identification badges, cards, and passes that allow access of visitors, contractors, foreign nationals, government agents, elected officials, media representatives, and DV personnel.

• You will make work site inspections to determine planning requirements, progress of work and status or expenditures.
• You will plan assignment of work on the basis of overall workload status, priorities, employee performance and capabilities and training needs.
• You will communicate both orally and in writing and must exercise the utmost in tactful persuasiveness in addition to sound judgement in the many contacts with all levels of authority with the shipyard.

• Supervises the planning, design and construction of engineering practices such as water management, animal waste management, erosion control, flood control, wetland creation of restoration, and other conservation practices.
• Assists the assistant state conservationist (ASTC) and the State Conservation Engineer (SCE) in determining the training needs; assists in the organization of the statewide engineering training program.
• Provides technical guidance and training to personnel in the area of all engineering practices and in the use and care of engineering equipment.
• Provides training to conservation contractors and others assisting with the planning and application of conservation practices.
• Coordinates and conducts necessary quality assurance reviews of planned, designed, and constructed engineering projects in the assigned area/state.
• Designs are checked for ease of construction, availability of materials and whether or not structures a1-e adapted to the specific site.

• You will provide technical expertise and authority for the development, coordination, implementation, management, and oversight of all Health Research Center sites for physical security
• You will provide development, coordination and functional oversight of Antiterrorism and Force Protection related matters at each site and facility.
• You will plan, formulate, and coordinate all matters pertaining to the protection and security of personnel, property, and material
• You will work closely with all appropriate Force Protection Directorates Aboard Base Point Loma in providing and receiving physical security guidance
• You will serve as alternate Security Manager and alternate Operations Security (OPSEC) manager for the command.
• You will conduct Terrorism Threat Assessments reviews for sites and facilities aboard the installation