Total 167 job vacancies by Transportation Security Administration

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Burlington International Airport (BTV), 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 the Vero Beach Municipal Airport (VRB), 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 Master Transportation Security Officer - Security Training Instructor position is located at Syracuse-Hancock International Airport (SYR), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Master Transportation Security Officer (MTSO), you will support the airport training program through performance of a variety of training-related functions. In addition to training program responsibilities, you will also perform pre-board security screening of persons, cargo, carry-on, and checked baggage as directed by the Federal Security Director (FSD), or his/her designee, a minimum of 20% of the time. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing training instruction within established guidelines and standards in support of nationally developed training programs (e.g., new hire training, On-Screen Alarm Resolution Protocol, Crossover); supporting recurrent training needs, and conducting return to duty and remediation training.
• Adapting/developing local training materials to meet requirements; conducting local training in accordance with training standards; assisting with the training department administrative support (e.g., Online Learning Center (OLC) entry, training resource room facilitation, roster management, conducting testing, and ensuring evaluations are done); assisting with training logistics support components (e.g., coordinating needed supplies and materials); managing classroom dynamics; resolving routine classroom problems; monitoring and evaluating training and providing feedback on needed adjustments; recommending enhancements; and maintaining communication with management and supervisors concerning issues with training that may reveal security-screening weaknesses or vulnerabilities.
• As directed, providing mentoring/coaching to address identified training needs.
• Administering and scoring training tests (e.g., job knowledge, image).
• Assisting with PASS Practical Skills Observations (PSOs) and conducting Level 3 Assessments, as needed.

This Supervisory Human Resources Specialist position is located at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a Supervisory Human Resources Specialist providing management advisory services on organizational Human Resource (HR) projects that are often complex and difficult to resolve. The incumbent assigns subordinates to resolve issues/problems requiring consideration of multiple human resource laws, policies and procedures. Applies a comprehensive knowledge of human resource management to provide advice and assistance to managers. Exercises an expert knowledge of HR recruitment, placement and processing.
• Provides leadership in implementing, evaluating, and improving HR processes and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the organization directed.
• Performs a wide range of advisory services to managers regarding human resources program activities, including options and strategies for recruitment and hiring, position description documentation, and utilizing and applying sound position management principles.
• Plans and carries out highly complex analyses of unique programs, processes, and procedures and recommends changes to improve efficiencies and effectiveness of organization performance. Coordinates, develop, and prepares customized reports that identify trends such as attrition rates, salary comparison, and demographics and prepares appropriate analyses for the Federal Security Director (FSD)/Assistant Federal Security Director (AFSD) as required.
• As the recognized expert on HR recruitment and placement program matters, provides continuing advice and guidance on program areas which include, but are not limited to, any of the following: Pay and benefits, awards, Employee relations, basic employment policy, appointment authorities, recruitment, and staffing; various affirmative employment programs.
• Develops information for and prepares unique or recurring reports and studies relating to the total personnel program or specific areas.
• Supervisory/Leadership Responsibilities: Serves as the first-level or as assigned second level supervisor of airport employees engaged in HRM work. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for completion of work.
• Coordinates with designated headquarters Labor Relations and Employee Relations staff in providing advice and guidance to local management on respective labor relations and/or employee relations issues.
• These duties apply to supervisors that have subordinate supervisors.
• Uses subordinate supervisors to direct, and plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities and prepare schedules for work completion

This Personnel Security Specialist position is located in the Personnel Security Branch, Security Administrative Services (SAS), Enterprise Support (ES), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Adjudicates complex background and reports of investigations; interprets and applies suitability factors and adjudicative guidelines and makes discretionary recommendations effecting final suitability and security clearance eligibility.
• Prepares policies, regulations, notices and briefings for all levels of the Division and Interacts with applicants, TSA senior management and other team members in support of the personnel security program, objectives and initiatives associated with all aspects of background investigations.
• Serves as a POC for PERSEC (fitness/national security) related issues and guidance. Assists in the development of internal policy and as a contributor to affect change for broader policy and potentially external guidelines.
• Communicates with field offices to provide case information or to resolve issues related to personnel security requirement or procedures.

This Program Analyst position is located in Human Resources, Resource Management Office (RMO), Operations Management (OM), Security Operations (SO), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzes systems, processes, and procedures for assigned program area(s). Guidelines and standard operating procedures (SOPs) exist and can be directly applied to the program operations; judgment is used to select which guideline(s) is most appropriate, and when minor deviations maybe considered.
• Applies fundamental methods, principles, and practices of qualitative and quantitative analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to identify issues that impact effectiveness and efficiency of program operations.
• Compiles, tracks, and analyzes moderately complicated statistical and narrative data from a variety of sources to develop multiple regular and recurring reports. Reports are used to support decision making for a range of administrative programs and services.
• Uses automated systems and databases to compile, track, and analyze statistical and narrative data. Analyzes gathered information by compiling, categorizing, calculating, and tabulating data to identify underlying issues, patterns, or trends. Evaluates data to identify deficiencies in processes or procedures and recommends effective countermeasures or options for resolution.
• Interprets policy guidance and assists managers and employees in understanding how guidance should be applied to programs and operations. Explains program elements, options, and flexibilities available to achieve objectives.
• Research new or revised business and management practices, policies, and guidance, and provides recommendations to the management team on applicability and options for implementation to improve program operations.
• Provides research, technical support, and information systems assistance to staff. Advises staff on methods and techniques to identify data required for management and direction of programs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of training and instruction programs or activities to educate Agency personnel on assigned program(s). Develops instructional materials, handouts/guides, including technical information/specifications as appropriate, to support informational efforts.
• Monitors and responds to questions and inquiries about assigned program(s) from Agency personnel and external individuals and entities.
• Drafts detailed written policies or portions of policies, procedures, guidance and/or Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for assigned programs. Work includes recommendations and suggestions for improving program management efficiency and effectiveness. Manages and maintains program records and files, which may include highly sensitive information; develops standard operating procedures for records management to comply with TSA records management requirements.
• Prepares and gives formal and informal presentations on program operations and activities for senior officials and management of external stakeholders.
• Develops reports, informational summaries, briefings, and other written materials on program operations, or other topics as assigned, for a variety of audiences.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at DuBois Regional Airport (DUJ), 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 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.

This Transportation Security Specialist position is located 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:

• Monitors and collects data on all transportation security incidents to correlate and characterize the operational information from internal and external stakeholders affecting all modes of transportation. Communicates findings to APB management, TSOC Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in-Charge (ASAC), and the TSOC Command Duty Officer (CDO) for leadership to make incident management recommendations and decisions.
• Participates in training evolutions and exercises including intra-agency, inter-agency, regional and national level events enhancing professional skill, reinforcing core position functionalities, and improving mission readiness and performance.
• Analyzes the characterizations of the training events to proactively make recommendations to APB leadership for internal resource deployment and overall understanding of pertinent guidance material and nature of events.
• Communicates with management for making characterizations inputs on potential/emerging threats so that APB/TSOC leadership can make appropriate threat assessments.
• Creates and disseminates daily operations briefs, required reports and notifications, operational messages, and information papers.

This Intelligence Operations Specialist (Direct Hire) position is located Operations Support, Intelligence and Analysis, Threat Analysis Division, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversees the production of, including reviewing and editing, reports, products, and briefings on complex and specialized cyber threat information relating to transportation equities for TSA operational components, private industry, and/or foreign transportation security stakeholders, that enables customers to implement new rules, regulations, and policies in response evolving cyber threats. Guides analysts in conceptualizing, researching, and writing specialized reports or analyses of varying complexity on cyber threats or incidents affecting transportation to advance TSA's understanding of cyber threats to transportation, and potentially inform development of new TSA regulations, and policies. Monitors cyber intelligence reporting and oversees/guides analysis and production aligned to TSA Priority Intelligence Requirements, Intelligence and Analysis (l&A) objectives and requirements, and emerging customer requests. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance for addressing issues but allow considerable discretion to develop new and innovative approaches.
• Oversees and reviews production of multiple intelligence reports, products, presentations, and related materials of varying complexity on adversaries' cyber tactics and cyber threats to the transportation sector domestically and abroad. Enforces l&A and TSA policies requiring writing at the classification level appropriate for optimal dissemination of products for stakeholder and foreign partner release. Performs subject matter expert review of written intelligence reports or products for analytic quality, logical argumentation, clarity, accuracy, security classification markings, relevance to customer requirements, and adherence to TSA analytic methodologies and procedures. Often represents TSA as a senior technical point of contact for internal and external contacts, planning a lead role in drafting reports and contractual documents for external distribution.
• Collaborates with other senior intelligence analysts to develop analytic methodologies, standard operating procedures, priority intelligence requirements, production plans, and other guidance to ensure production is analytically sound, timely, and relevant to TSA operational components and private industry.
• Identifies new cyber trends and phenomena that pose a threat to the transportation sector that require innovative approaches to solve complex problems. Leverages Intelligence Community expertise to implement new analytic techniques to advance TSA's understanding of transportation cyber threats and provide value-added analyses to TSA operational components and private industry stakeholders. Provides information and assessments to inform leadership and customers on evolving and emerging cyber threats to transportation; and seeks feedback on developing requirements and refining objectives for continuous improvement of products and services.
• Serves as a subject matter expert on intelligence tradecraft, analytic production, traditional and advanced analytic techniques, data exploitation, and security classification procedures. Mentors and provides formal and informal training to analyst on tradecraft and analytical techniques.

This Supervisory Instructional System Specialist position is located Enterprise Support, Training & Development, Training Centers Division, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzes and designs, develops, implements, and evaluates (ADDIE) new and existing training programs and new training course development for the TSA workforce; and utilizes Kirkpatrick Four-Level Training Evaluation Model to analyze training effectiveness.
• Provides expertise, advice, and recommendations to management regarding the processes used to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate both traditional and innovative education and training systems, creating performance improvement interventions to include interactive media and courseware.
• Develops innovative instructional processes and/or interventions to solve performance problems; researches and develops new programs in web-based or other digital delivery formats; and assists in procuring, developing, and evaluating interactive courseware and other tools necessary for the implementation of the ADDIE process, and interpreting and assisting in the development of Instructional policy as required.
• Creates and monitors training plans and timelines in a multi-disciplinary structured environment and obtains cooperation from multiple senior managers and staff for successful project completion.
• Conducts analysis of training requests to verify identified training need, identifies/analyzes possible training solutions, and recommends and develops effective solutions to performance problems.

This Supervisory Human Resources Specialist position is located Nashville International Airport (BNA), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Functions as the airport subject matter expert (SME) on human capital core functions to ensure compliance with the Office of Human Capital (OHC) directives, policies, guidance, procedures and requirements.
• Provides advice and guidance to junior specialists, professionals, managers, employees and external representatives to resolve problems not always susceptible to treatment by standards.
• Identifies and proposes solutions to complex issues and concerns where previous studies and established techniques require modification and adaptation.
• Reviews policies and precedents in order to make a recommendation for applying them to sensitive or controversial cases or problems.
• Conducts research and evaluates options for use in implementing OHC programs and policies.
• Uses human resources expertise to recommend best option and coordinate or direct program/policy implementation.
• Advises management regarding current policies and procedures.
• Provides sound interpretation and guidance regarding the application of HR related policies and procedures.
• Manages allocated resources (staff, budget, equipment, etc.) to accomplish work and objectives of the component, program or project. Requests additional resources, as necessary.
• Contributes to the planning process for budgetary, equipment/supplies and human resources needs, as assigned.
• Applies expert knowledge of the technical aspects of the work directed (employee relations principles and practices, appeals and grievance processes, OWCP, position management, staffing, human resources concepts, and best practices) using knowledge of case laws (MSPB) and precedents, government regulations, executive orders and agency rules.
• Serves as the Employee Relations and OWCP consultant to the FSD and other management members; coordinates with other HR functions; and analyzes and works to resolve particularly complex and sensitive problems and issues.
• Provides advice and assistance to management regarding appropriate disciplinary and adverse actions. Identifies and provides guidance on fitness for duty and FMLA issues.

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Boise Air Terminal/Gowen Field (BOI), 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 Devils Lake Regional Airport (DVL), 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 Master Transportation Security Officer- Security Training Instructor position is located at Dallas Love Field (DAL), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Master Transportation Security Officer (MTSO), you will support the airport training program through performance of a variety of training-related functions. In addition to training program responsibilities, you will also perform pre-board security screening of persons, cargo, carry-on, and checked baggage as directed by the Federal Security Director (FSD), or his/her designee, a minimum of 20% of the time. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Performing training instruction within established guidelines and standards in support of nationally developed training programs (e.g., new hire training, On-Screen Alarm Resolution Protocol, Crossover); supporting recurrent training needs, and conducting return to duty and remediation training.
• Adapting/developing local training materials to meet requirements; conducting local training in accordance with training standards; assisting with the training department administrative support (e.g., Online Learning Center (OLC) entry, training resource room facilitation, roster management, conducting testing, and ensuring evaluations are done); assisting with training logistics support components (e.g., coordinating needed supplies and materials); managing classroom dynamics; resolving routine classroom problems; monitoring and evaluating training and providing feedback on needed adjustments; recommending enhancements; and maintaining communication with management and supervisors concerning issues with training that may reveal security-screening weaknesses or vulnerabilities.
• As directed, providing mentoring/coaching to address identified training needs.
• Administering and scoring training tests (e.g., job knowledge, image).
• Assisting with PASS Practical Skills Observations (PSOs) and conducting Level 3 Assessments, as needed.