Total 180 job vacancies by Transportation Security Administration

This Public Notice for Attorney Advisor (Direct Hire) position is located Direct Reports (DR), Chief Counsel Office (CCO), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provision of on-site legal support for TSA senior executives and management at the nation's Federalized airports on a wide range of issues such as civil and criminal enforcement, labor and employment law, civil rights, ethics, and the interpretation of statutes, regulations and executive branch orders pertaining to transportation, homeland and national security.
• Provides guidance to lower-level staff to address diverse, complex legal issues impacting the transportation industry. Works with managers to advise on the development of legal precedents and case strategies, including the preparation of the TSA view of salient factors impacting the case. Develops approaches to address current or anticipated problems and issues impacting the success of the TSA legal brief. Works with management to jointly solve problems. Provides policy guidance and legal interpretations to others, both internally and externally.
• Often serves as project manager or team leader by planning, coordinating, and developing legal briefs and approaches. Is responsible for developing, integrating, and implementing solutions to diverse, complex legal issues.
• Proposes preventive actions and methods for ensuring TSA policies and practices align with emerging legal interpretations and precedents impacting transportation industry security operations. May participate in the development of recommendations for new and innovative approaches to supplement broad policies and objectives that are only indirectly applicable to emerging transportation legal issues.
• Typically exercises direct responsibility for completing tasking's as part of the management of large, complex legal cases or projects. Identifies applicable precedents or legal theories for use in developing briefs and defending the TSA position.
• Provides advice and guidance to key management officials regarding legal issues and the impact of legal decisions or past/emerging precedents on TSA policies and operations.

This Program Specialist (Armorer) position is located in the Aviation Programs Branch (APB), Executive Assistant Administrator's Office (EAA), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a central point of contact for providing guidance to students and training staff on all aspects of firearms repair, preventive maintenance, functional testing, and safe operation.
• Collaborates closely with manufacturers and vendors to ensure students and training staff receive up to date technical guidance.
• Responsible for assessing and evaluating firearm performance data, diagnosing issues, and ensuring all weapons are serviced correctly. Organizes and directs firearm warranty issues.
• Responsible for inventory control of all weapons; ordering, inventorying, and storing supplies and safety equipment; and maintaining accurate records.
• Uses a variety of office software packages to maintain and update information on program operations. Develops and produces reports as needed.

• Knowledge of small arms operations, repair, and maintenance procedures with a specific concentration on the Glock pistols to include the G19 Generation 5 semi-automatic pistol.
• Knowledge of small arms ammunition, operation, failures, identifying defects, and inventory management with a specific concentration on 9mm pistol ammunition.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability utilizing a variety of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to update/maintain automated records and systems; and ability to develop and produce various reports.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

This Program Specialist (Armorer) position is located in the Aviation Programs Branch (APB), Executive Assistant Administrator's Office (EAA), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a central point of contact for providing guidance to students and training staff on all aspects of firearms repair, preventive maintenance, functional testing, and safe operation.
• Collaborates closely with manufacturers and vendors to ensure students and training staff receive up to date technical guidance.
• Responsible for assessing and evaluating firearm performance data, diagnosing issues, and ensuring all weapons are serviced correctly. Organizes and directs firearm warranty issues.
• Responsible for inventory control of all weapons; ordering, inventorying, and storing supplies and safety equipment; and maintaining accurate records.
• Uses a variety of office software packages to maintain and update information on program operations. Develops and produces reports as needed.

• Knowledge of small arms operations, repair, and maintenance procedures with a specific concentration on the Glock pistols to include the G19 Generation 5 semi-automatic pistol.
• Knowledge of small arms ammunition, operation, failures, identifying defects, and inventory management with a specific concentration on 9mm pistol ammunition.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability utilizing a variety of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to update/maintain automated records and systems; and ability to develop and produce various reports.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

This Transportation Security Manager position is located at Des Moines International Airport (DSM), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Managing screening checkpoints that are central to TSA objectives that serve to protect the traveling public by preventing any deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto an aircraft.
• Recognizing and recommending correction of improper use or application of equipment, providing guidance to subordinates, and answering routine questions presented by subordinates.
• Managing and supporting the collections of various performance metrics in an effort to identify areas in need of process improvement and systemic or individual weaknesses, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies in the screening process.
• Coordinating national and local crisis management and incident response protocols.
• Recognizing and understanding the customer service needs of the traveling public and balances these needs with safety and security in mind.
• Working cooperatively with airport stakeholders in furtherance of the TSA mission.
• Monitoring individual performance and providing frequent communication in order to promote screener development.

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Columbus Metropolitan Airport (CSG), 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 Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Middle Georgia Regional Airport (MCN), 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 Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Valdosta Municipal Airport (VLD), 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 Salisbury / Wicomico County Regional Airport (SBY), 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.

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), 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 Federal Air Marshal (Regional SAC) is located in the Field Operations Division, Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

As a Supervisory Federal Air Marshal (Regional SAC), you will perform the following duties:

• Provides day-to-day management of and coordination for one of the Field Operations Division Regions comprised of multiple Federal Air Marshal Service Field Offices, mission status Federal Air Marshals, Assistant Federal Security Directors - Law Enforcement (AFSD-LEs) and Visible Intermodal Protection and Response (VIPR) teams.
• Directly manages subordinate supervisors and indirectly supervises, through regional responsibility, the work of several thousand employees performing transportation security and law enforcement duties around the world. Serves as a back-up to counterpart Regional SACs and Field Office SACs in their absence.
• Coordinates with management on misconduct investigations, ensuring that those investigations are completed in a timely and efficient manner; partnering with TSA Investigations on serious misconduct and criminal matters that warrant investigation outside of the LE/FAMS.
• Exercises a full range of supervisory and personnel management authorities and responsibilities in directing work of subordinate staff.
• Operates independently as a Federal Air Marshal (FAM) being deployed worldwide on passenger flights of U.S. air carriers, including flights determined to present high security risks to counter the risk of criminal/terrorist violence and aircraft piracy in order to meet national security concerns.

1. This position is emergency essential. DHS TSA employees may be subject to 24-hour on call duty in the event of an emergency. This service may require irregular working hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the position description. Selectee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under intense physical and mental stress.
2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance based on a Special Background Investigation (SBI) .
3. This is a testing designated position. Selectee must successfully pass drug and alcohol tests (negative result) and subsequent random drug/alcohol testing in accordance with TSA policy.
4. Required to sign a Mobility Agreement.
5. This is a supervisory position and is subject to the supervisory probationary period, unless the selected incumbent has already completed it. May also be required to complete an appropriate supervisory training course within one year of assignment to this position.
6. This position is covered by the Federal Law Enforcement Retirement System, and the employee is eligible for 25% Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP).
7. This position requires employees to engage in moderate to arduous physical exertion.
8. Employees must meet and maintain medical requirements for law enforcement officers (including medical examinations and physical abilities assessments).
9. Employees may be required to engage in physically strenuous and stressful activities during potentially dangerous duties that include but are not limited to, the use of defensive tactics.
10. This position requires employees to successfully complete all relevant training programs. Federal Air Marshals are required to carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency as part of conducting law enforcement activities. Federal Air Marshals may be required to use deadly force, if necessary.
11. Selectees may be required to travel as a Federal Air Marshals at various times during the day and night, and this travel routinely requires overnight stays both domestically and internationally. Travel may include areas or locations that may be dangerous or present health hazards. These requirements must be documented within the job description and the ability to obtain and maintain for continued employment in the position (appropriate security clearance, mission essential, medical, driver's licenses, drug testing, etc.).

This is a secondary law enforcement position. Under the authority of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (PL 107-71, November 19, 2001), you will function as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and perform the duties and responsibilities assigned to Federal Air Marshals.

The position is located in the Field Operations Branch, Training Center, Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The LE/FAMS promotes public confidence in our Nation's civil transportation systems through effective risk-based strategic deployment of Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) and other LE/FAMS law enforcement resources in both air-and land-based mission assignments aboard U.S. air carriers, and in airports and other transportation modes within the Nation's general transportation systems. As the Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC), you will be responsible for performing the following duties:

• Serving as the Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC) of the TSA Training Center located in Atlantic City, NJ.
• Providing senior level leadership and guidance to a workforce consisting of Federal Air Marshals, other TSA employees, and other federal, state and local law enforcement stakeholders and program participants.
• Serving as a primary advisor and authoritative consultant to the LE/FAMS Director and Executive Staff on ongoing training requirements and methods to improve security in the transportation domain.
• Providing senior level leadership, directing the work subordinate managers and performing a wide range of managerial duties including the planning, direction, and coordination for day-to-day operations of the TSA Training Center program and training center operations. Programs managed include curriculum development, training delivery methodology, curriculum review/revision, training safety, records maintenance, instructor qualification/certification, general academy administration, training technology, and certification standards.
• Establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships with multiple law enforcement organizations at all levels in support of law enforcement programs/teams within those organizations.
• Serving as a point of contact for LE/FAMS media and promotion activities.
• Serving as the supervisor for the other TSA Training Center first line supervisory personnel; assigning work, setting priorities, reviewing and evaluating the work and performance of subordinates, approving leave, coaching and developing employees, recommending corrective or disciplinary action, and assisting in the budget planning and managing assigned resources.
• Developing short and long-range planning and goal development based on the needs of the organization and coordination with customers both within and outside the organization.

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Richard E Byrd International (RIC), 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 Transportation Security Manager position is located at San Jose International Airport (SJC), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Managing screening checkpoints that are central to TSA objectives that serve to protect the traveling public by preventing any deadly or dangerous objects from being transported onto an aircraft.
• Recognizing and recommending correction of improper use or application of equipment, providing guidance to subordinates, and answering routine questions presented by subordinates.
• Managing and supporting the collections of various performance metrics in an effort to identify areas in need of process improvement and systemic or individual weaknesses, vulnerabilities, or inefficiencies in the screening process.
• Coordinating national and local crisis management and incident response protocols.
• Recognizing and understanding the customer service needs of the traveling public and balances these needs with safety and security in mind.
• Working cooperatively with airport stakeholders in furtherance of the TSA mission.
• Monitoring individual performance and providing frequent communication in order to promote screener development.

The Deputy Assistant Administrator (DAA), Legislative Affairs (LA), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) assists the Assistant Administrator (AA), LA in managing and directing the overall operations of the Office which includes analyzing, developing, strategizing, coordinating, and monitoring all TSA legislative issues and activities. In the absence of the AA, the DAA oversees all TSA legislative operations and issues and represents the office to internal and external stakeholders.

Duties include:

• Providing accurate and timely legislative advice and preparation to the Administrator, and other senior leaders in preparation for engaging Members of Congress or their staffs.
• Consistent with AA direction, developing, planning, directing, and managing the legislative affairs program for TSA.
• Directing the management and review of legislative proposals and bills to determine their impact on TSA policies, programs and processes, and prepares written reports on such proposals and bills.
• In coordination with the Administrator's Office and other DHS and TSA organizations including Chief Counsel and the Chief Financial Officer, articulating TSA's mission, goals, and transportation and security policies in unified and cohesive presentations to Congress. Reviewing and providing comments on formal and informal correspondence, reports, presentations and other materials provided to Congress or DHS/OMB recording Congressional matters.
• Managing and attending, as appropriate, various hearings, committee meetings and conferences, and ensures the development of accurate and timely reports for presentation to senior management.
• Overseeing and managing internal organizational procedures and processes associated with management control objectives, budget planning, human resource management and administrative principles and procedures.
• Promoting an equal opportunity environment by fostering fairness in selections, encouraging and recognizing achievements, ensuring fair treatment of minority group employees, and demonstrating sensitivity to the developmental needs of all employees including minority groups, women and the handicapped.
• Providing management oversight and direction concerning personnel, policies and programs (e.g., human resources, budget, information technology, facilities, equipment, procurement); and ensuring the efficient and effective acquisition, use, distribution and disposal of Office resources in compliance with applicable policies, procedures, laws, and directives.

This Program Manager position is located at Enterprise Support (ES), Training and Development (T&D), Canine Training Center, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Program Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Oversees and initiates strategic planning to position the canine program for ongoing growth and effectiveness, communicates the program's vision to both internal and external stakeholders and Congress. Sets overall priorities, goals and objectives and evaluates the program's success in meeting such objectives. Monitors and evaluates performance of organizational sections, managers and staff. Defines staff and resource requirements and participates in planning efforts across organizational units.
• Conducts initial and recurrent training, as well as annual certifications, for over 1,000 canine teams deployed across the country; provides standards, training, and quality assurance for Regional Canine Training Instructors.
• Leads TSA's relationship with Military Working Dog program, co-located with TSA's program at Lackland Air Force Base; this includes directing staff to ensure proper veterinarian and other care for canines, budgeting, planning and executing facilities expansion strategies, and collaborating with explosives detection canine capabilities.
• Provides numerous briefings to the TSA Administrator and represents TSA before Congressional Committees on issues relating to procurement, training, and deployment of teams.
• Ensures adequate resources are procured, trained, deployed, and evaluated to meet the current multi-modal security requirements; includes but is not limited to adequate training facilities and equipment for all assigned personnel.