The Law Enforcement Operations Division is responsible for managing all aspects of LE/FAMS field operations, including budget allocations, personnel staffing levels, policy compliance, and training needs assessment decisions. Each field office is managed by a Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC) who provides overall supervision for Federal Air Marshals deployed on domestic and international flights and serving in ground-based assignments.
To qualify for the SV-K Pay Band (equivalent to GS-15), you must have one year of specialized experience at the -J or GS-14 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience is defined as: Applying knowledge of Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS) mission, and related managerial and operational training principles. Applying law enforcement functions, laws, policies, and procedures to include familiarization with judicial process, criminal statues, rules of evidence, precedent court decisions, and legal aspects of investigations. Conditions of Employment Top Secret (TS) Security clearance required. This is a critical-sensitive position, and the selectee must successfully obtain and maintain a TS clearance as a condition of placement/retention in the position. Be willing to undertake extensive travel, at times overnight, as required. Successful drug and alcohol tests (negative result) and subsequent random drug/alcohol testing in accordance with TSA policy. This is a confidential financial disclosure (OGE Form 450) filing position. 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. Selectees must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under intense physical and mental stress. Must carry a firearm and maintain proficiency. Must meet qualifying medical and physical fitness standards. Incumbent is expected to successfully complete all agency-required training. LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT: This position may require the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime or domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g) (9)). A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use of attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set-aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statue are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001). Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Resumes must include the following: Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e., full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e., band or grade) You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of this vacancy announcement.
This is a secondary law enforcement position. Under the authority of the Aviation and Transportation Security Act (ATSA) (PL 107-71, November 19, 2001), the incumbent functions as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and performs the duties and responsibilities assigned to Federal Air Marshals. The Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS) promotes public confidence in the security of our Nation's transportation domain by detecting, deterring and defeating criminal and terrorist acts. To achieve this mission, LE/FAMS deploys Federal Air Marshals on U.S. aircraft world-wide; conducts protection, response, detection, and assessment activities in airports and other transportation systems; and maintains TSA's state of preparedness and coordinates incident management. This position serves as an Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC). High-level duties include: Serves as an Assistant Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (ASAC) and advisor to the field office Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC) and other senior leadership and functions as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer, performing duties and responsibilities assigned to the Federal Air Marshals (FAMs). Directs the work of subordinate FAMs and performs supervisory duties including: assigning tasks, setting priorities, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching, and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking and recommending appropriate corrective/disciplinary action; defines plans and organizes assigned resources (staff, budget, equipment, etc.) to accomplish objectives; manages budget and either reallocates resources among components or projects or requests additional resources, as needed; projects short-term and long-term future needs and justifies resource requirements. Functions as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer and performs the duties and responsibilities assigned to the FAMs. Establishes and maintains liaison with other federal, state and local law enforcement at all levels, including those from private industry. Must be able to articulate both verbally and in writing the LE/FAMS field office goals and objectives to local, state and federal law enforcement partners, as well as a myriad of transportation security stakeholders. It has authority to make commitments for the major organizational component within guidelines. Serves as an advisor to the field office SAC as well as consultant to other senior leadership when needed. Assists in the planning and directing of field office LE/FAMS activities including planning, scheduling, implementing short- and long-term strategic planning, resource management, and all aspects of LE/FAMS law enforcement and investigations when applicable to assigned area of responsibility. Work is typically governed by established policies, procedures, and organizational objectives that frequently leave room for discretion. Resolves all but unique problems without intervention of higher-level management. Regularly called upon to identify problem areas and to develop and recommend new policies and procedures for resolution. Individual and organizational performance is typically reviewed periodically through status reports and performance measures; has discretion to ensure alignment of operations, projects, and/or programs with tactical (short-term) objectives of the major subdivision. Supervisory/Managerial duties includes serving as a first line supervisor for the organization. This includes but is not limited to: assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; assisting in budget planning and projecting short-term needs; managing projects within assigned resources; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; and when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization.