Total 26 job vacancies by Transportation Security Administration

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Salary Information: The salary range for Fort Myers, FL (RSW - Southwest Florida International) is $41,316 to $55,231 or $19.80 to $26.46 per hour and includes locality pay of 16.82%.

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.

This Supervisor Transportation Security Officer position is located at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), 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 Human Resources Specialist position is located Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), 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 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 Master Transportation Security Officer- Security Training Instructor position is located at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), 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 Transportation Security Officer position is located at Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT), 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.

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Salary Information: The salary range for Fort Myers, FL (RSW - Southwest Florida International) is $41,316 to $55,231 or $19.80 to $26.46 per hour and includes locality pay of 16.82%.

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.

This Master Transportation Security Officer - Security Training Instructor position is located at San Jose International Airport (SJC), 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 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 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.

This Transportation Security Inspector-Surface position is located in Oakland International Airport (OAK), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Transportation Security Inspector, you will be responsible for ensuring security compliance of persons and transportation systems and entities regulated under the Title 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 1500 series. You will perform selected assignments and progressively responsible inspection work such as:

• Conducting less complex inspections or portions of more complex inspections.
• Applying basic technical inspection knowledge acquired in formal core training and on-the-job training (OJT), along with any limited experience gained prior to or after such training.
• Conducting regulatory inspections and investigations, and supporting criminal investigations related to alleged or suspected security violations.
• Responding to security incidents, threats, violations, or potential violations.
• Providing overt and covert presence, including high visibility activities, to detect and reduce identified security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Participating in covert and overt test and audits, as well as vulnerability assessments.
• Reviewing and analyzing assessment reports and testing results with specific attention to identifying unusual trends or actions that appear to have the potential for developing a security or safety problem.

This Stakeholder Manager position is located at Ft. Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), 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 Coordination Center Officer position is located at Bob Hope Airport (BUR), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Supporting security from functions and operations such as Visible Intermodal Prevention and Response (VIPR), Playbook, Screening Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) operations, Transportation Security Specialist - Explosives (TSS-E) operations, Travel Document Check (TDC) operations, and other activities and applicable operations.
• Coordinating and tracking the readiness status and maintaining working relationships with other related entities throughout TSA, including Headquarters and other airport operations to ensure effective coordination and sharing of necessary information, as determined by the Federal Security Director (FSD).
• Reviews emergency call information (e.g., bomb threat, breach, applicable Transportation Security Operations Center (TSOC) incidents, etc.) and transferring information in accordance with local procedures.
• Reviews incident reports for accuracy and completeness to ensure proper reporting procedures have been followed. Inputting incident report data using various systems such as PARIS. Assisting senior employees or supervisor in preparing reports and briefings on issues related to significant security incidents such as bomb threats, on-board disturbances, security access control events, airport screening operations, airport statistical data, and inspection and law enforcement activities.
• Determines the significance of events, follows incidents reporting guidelines (per TSOC guidance) and ensuring the delivery of information to appropriate recipient(s). Ensuring that superiors are aware of ongoing activities and recognizing the need to call to their attention important new information which may require further examination or action.

This Scheduling Operations Officer position is located at Fresno Air Terminal (FAT), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the scheduling of all screener operations activities.
• Assisting with the efficient implementation, performance, and enhancement of security and screening standards for airports/airline employees and passengers, their baggage, and all other personnel and goods subject to screening that enter the sterile area.
• Monitoring daily personnel schedules for all shifts and ensuring sufficient coverage during operating hours.
• Maintaining personnel check-in/out sheets to ensure appropriate log-ins.
• Preparing, distributing, collecting, and maintaining all records, reports, files, paperwork and logs for supervisors.
• Receiving daily briefings from Screening Managers regarding personnel staffing needs, sign-in/sign-out sheets, safety hazards, maintenance needs, incident reports, etc.
• Performing quality assurance audits as directed.
• Communicating information concerning personnel policy and procedures, safety hazards, and equipment to leadership.
• Performing semi-annual screening security risk assessments and stays abreast of local airport emergency plans (e.g., alarms, evacuations, etc.)

This Scheduling Operations Officer position is located at Fresno Air Terminal (FAT), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with the scheduling of all screener operations activities.
• Assisting with the efficient implementation, performance, and enhancement of security and screening standards for airports/airline employees and passengers, their baggage, and all other personnel and goods subject to screening that enter the sterile area.
• Monitoring daily personnel schedules for all shifts and ensuring sufficient coverage during operating hours.
• Maintaining personnel check-in/out sheets to ensure appropriate log-ins.
• Preparing, distributing, collecting, and maintaining all records, reports, files, paperwork and logs for supervisors.
• Receiving daily briefings from Screening Managers regarding personnel staffing needs, sign-in/sign-out sheets, safety hazards, maintenance needs, incident reports, etc.
• Performing quality assurance audits as directed.
• Communicating information concerning personnel policy and procedures, safety hazards, and equipment to leadership.
• Performing semi-annual screening security risk assessments and stays abreast of local airport emergency plans (e.g., alarms, evacuations, etc.)