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FEDERAL AIR MARSHAL (Direct Hire)
Department of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Salary range listed does not include locality pay (see Additional Information section).
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Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting Americas transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.
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Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting Americas transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.
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MANY vacancies in the following locations:
LOS ANGELES FIELD OFFICE
El Segundo, CA
SAN FRANCISCO FIELD OFFICE
South San Francisco, CA
DENVER FIELD OFFICE
Denver, CO
ORLANDO FIELD OFFICE
Orlando, FL
MIAMI FIELD OFFICE
Sunrise, FL
ATLANTA FIELD OFFICE
East Point, GA
CHICAGO FIELD OFFICE
Chicago, IL
Location Negotiable After Selection
BOSTON FIELD OFFICE
Chelsea, MA
BALTIMORE FIELD OFFICE
Hanover, MD
DETROIT FIELD OFFICE
Romulus, MI
MINNEAPOLIS FIELD OFFICE
Edina, MN
CHARLOTTE FIELD OFFICE
Charlotte, NC
NEWARK FIELD OFFICE
West Orange, NJ
LAS VEGAS FIELD OFFICE
Las Vegas, NV
NEW YORK FIELD OFFICE
Queens, NY
PHILADELPHIA FIELD OFFICE
Tinicum, PA
DALLAS FIELD OFFICE
Coppell, TX
HOUSTON FIELD OFFICE
Houston, TX
WASHINGTON FIELD OFFICE
Chantilly, VA
SEATTLE FIELD OFFICE
Renton, WA
No matching locations found.
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Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $65,562 - $121,478 per year Pay scale & grade
SV G
Promotion potential I
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 76% or greater - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
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Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number FAM-26-13066734-P Control number 886355100
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U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
Open to All U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals. Federal Air Marshals will be placed in a duty location that meets the needs of the agency. Duty location preferences will be considered, however, cannot be guaranteed.
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An entry level Federal Air Marshal serves as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer for the Department of Homeland Security, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS). The Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) primary function is to protect commercial passenger flights by deterring and countering the risk of terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other crimes to protect the nations transportation infrastructure. FAMs may serve in a variety of law enforcement capacities both in the air and on the ground, including Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS) operations. Federal Air Marshals are equipped to operate independently in a highly stressful environment with little or no back-up available. Duties may include but are not limited to:
This position is a primary Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) position and is covered under the Special LEO Retirement Provisions. Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) is approved for this position to compensate for unscheduled duty in excess of a basic workweek. Federal Air Marshals must work or be available to work an average of two extra hours per non excludable work day. LEAP is not authorized until all initial training requirements are successfully completed and upon issue of the Federal Air Marshal badge and credential.
This position is covered under the special retirement provisions for law enforcement officers. Applicants that have no prior federal law enforcement experience must meet the maximum age for entry into a "covered position" which is the date immediately preceding the applicants 37th birthday and must be able to retire at the mandatory age of 57 years with 20 years of service as a federal law enforcement officer. Applicants who are preference eligible veterans are exempted from this age restriction.
TSA is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity! Once onboarded, you may be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C. the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, youll transition back to support TSA. Visit the D.C. Task Force page for more information.
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Conditions of employment
See Qualifications section for additional Conditions of Employment.
Qualifications
You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Applicants will not be eligible for consideration under this Job Opportunity Announcement (JOA) for the following reasons:
(NOTE: Preference eligible veterans are exempted from this age restriction.)
To qualify for the SV-G Pay Band (equivalent to GS-5/7/9), you must meet one of the qualification requirements (A, B, OR C) outlined below:
A. Experience: For those qualifying using experience, your application must clearly outline three years of progressively responsible general experience, one year of which was equivalent to at least the SV-F Pay Band or GS-4 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Such experience will demonstrate the ability to: analyze problems, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; and communicate effectively orally and in writing;
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B. Education: Bachelors or higher-level degree in any field from an accredited college or university;
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C. Education and Experience: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements, and may be computed by first determining the total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the position; then determining the education as a percentage of the education required for the position; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for the position.
Note: If you are attempting to qualify based on education, in whole or in part, you MUST submit a copy of your transcript(s) from an accredited college or university (for each school attended) to establish qualifications based upon education. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts may be required at a later date.
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.
Please see the "Required Documents" section regarding the resume requirements.
You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement. Additional Conditions of Employment:
If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.
Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment (https://eopf.opm.gov/eOPFToolkit/Documents/OF306.pdf) and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
Education
For positions requiring positive education requirements, or if you are using education to meet all or part of the qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or an itemized list of college courses from an accredited college or university, which includes equivalent information from the transcript (course title, semester/quarter hours, and grade/degree earned) in your resume. The information must be provided with the application by the closing date of the announcement. If selected, the applicant must supply a transcript or certification of degree.
Additional information
The reflected salary on the announcement does not include locality pay. Salary will be adjusted in accordance with the locality pay of the final approved duty location selected (El Segundo, CA 36.47%; South San Francisco, CA 46.34%; Denver, CO 30.52%; Orlando, FL 17.06%; Sunrise, FL 24.67%; East Point, GA 23.79%; Chicago, IL 30.86%; Chelsea, MA 32.58%; Hanover, MD 33.94%; Romulus, MI 29.12%; Edina, MN 27.62%; Charlotte, NC 19.67%; West Orange, NJ 37.95%; Las Vegas, NV 19.57%; Queens, NY 37.95%; Tinicum, PA 28.99%; Coppell, TX. 27.26%; Houston, TX 35.00%; Chantilly, VA 33.94%; Renton, WA 31.57%).
Applicants will only be considered for those duty locations to which they indicate a preference.
Pay Setting: Initial pay will be set in accordance with TSA MD 1100.53-7, Setting Pay Upon Appointment, and 1100.53.8, Setting Pay After Appointment.
Promotion Potential: The highest pay band of a non-supervisory Federal Air Marshal is SV-1801-I. However, applicants will be hired only at the G Band level under this vacancy announcement. Movement to a higher level will depend on the employees ability to do more complex, higher level work; there is no guarantee of promotion.
Payment of relocation expenses (Permanent Change of Station) is not authorized.
Qualified non-competitive eligible candidates may be referred for consideration on a separate, unranked list.
Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: www.opm.gov/
To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.
DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
Fair Employment: It is the policy of the Government not to deny employment simply because an individual has been unemployed or has had financial difficulties that have arisen through no fault of the individual. Information about an individuals employment experience will be used only to determine the persons qualifications and to assess his or her relative level of knowledge, skills, and abilities. Although an individuals personal conduct may be relevant in any employment decision, including conduct during periods of unemployment or evidence of dishonesty in handling financial matters, financial difficulty that has arisen through no fault of the individual will generally not itself be the basis of an unfavorable suitability or fitness determination.
TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.
See "Required Documents" for additional information.
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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Under the provisions of the Direct Hire Authority (DHA), rating, ranking and veterans preference does not apply. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as defined in the job opportunity announcement, will be referred for selection consideration. While veterans preference does not apply in DHA, preference eligibles are encouraged to submit their supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.).
You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education reflected in your resume and supporting documentation. In your resume, please list all of your employment activities, beginning with the present and working back no more than 10 years, and include the beginning and ending dates for each. You should list all full-time and part-time work, paid and unpaid, and the number of hours worked per week for each. You should also list all consulting/contracting work, all military service duty locations, temporary military duty locations over 90 days, self-employment, or other paid work, and all periods of unemployment. The entire period must be accounted for without breaks. EXCEPTION: Do not list employment that occurred prior to your 18th birthday.
Please see the FAM Resume Builder Tip Sheet. Limit your resume to no more than two pages.
Initially, applicants will be evaluated through an online application process. Applicants will be asked a series of occupational assessment questions linked to the competencies determined necessary for successful job performance. These responses will then be used to rate (pass/fail) applicants relative to the requirements for this position. The most qualified candidates will be referred for further consideration through the remainder of the assessment process.
Veterans: Qualified veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10% are listed in the best-qualified category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level, or higher. (This position is not considered scientific/professional.) Other 10-point preference eligibles and veterans with 5-point preference who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligibles within the category in which they qualify. View information on Veterans Preference.
Referred Applicants: Applicants will be required to pass the FAM Assessment Battery (FAB), which includes writing, logic-based reasoning, and situational judgment components. Additional information on the FAB computer-based assessment can be obtained by clicking on the following link: FAM Assessment Battery Preparation Manual.
Applicants who successfully pass the FAB will be required to complete a panel interview at a specified FAMS field office. Applicants who successfully pass the Physical Ability Test (PAT) will then take the panel interview, be interviewed by a field office executive, and have their fingerprints taken. Further information regarding the PAT can be found at the following link: FAM PAT Training Guide.
NOTE: Applicants are required to travel at his or her own expense to complete assessments. The ability to reschedule assessments are extremely limited.
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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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Required Documents
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NOTE: Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet this requirement; otherwise, you will be deemed ineligible. Additionally, copying and pasting information from the announcement into your resume will not adequately convey your qualifications.
Resume Requirements:
All applicants are required to submit a resume. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including month and year) for work experience.
Number of hours worked in a position (i.e., full-time or part-time). If part-time, (i.e., less than 40 hours per week) state the total number of hours worked per week.
If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your performance level for federal civilian positions (i.e., band or grade).
Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate content, classified information, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc. on your resume.
Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged.
In addition to a resume and the assessment questions, you must submit copies of any of the following documents if you are applying based on current or former Federal Government Status, Veterans Preference or eligible Veterans Service (a veteran who was honorably discharged from the armed forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active duty service), or education or a combination of education and experience:
DD-214 - If you are claiming Veterans Preference or eligible Veterans Service, provide a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other appropriate documentation to prove your entitlement and to provide verification of an Honorable Discharge.
SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action - Current TSA employees are strongly encouraged to submit the most recent non-Award SF-50, at the time of application, to support eligibility for Status consideration. TSA employees who do not submit the SF-50 with the application must document their current TSA position in their resume and may be required to provide the SF-50 document during the selection process. TSA employees may obtain a copy of their most recent non-Award SF-50 at https://eopf.opm.gov/dhs/.
Law Enforcement SF-50 - Applicants age 37 or over, or those who will reach age 37 at any time during the process up to entry on duty must submit proof of a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered by Federal civilian law enforcement retirement provisions. Documentation must include two SF-50s with the earliest and most recent dates serving in a covered Law Enforcement Officer position or as defined in 5 USC 8336(c) so that the number of months can be determined. Examples of applicable retirement codes in Box 30 include but are not limited to: 6, E, M, MF, MR, O, OF and OR. Candidates who have a break in their time serving as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer must provide ALL applicable non-award SF-50s. (NOTE: Applicants who are preference eligible veterans are exempted from this age restriction.).
NOTE: If you have previous law enforcement (LE) Federal experience, you must enter the number of MONTHS when you respond to the questionnaire. For example, if you have 5 years of Federal LE experience, you must enter 60 months, 4 years would be 48 months, etc. Otherwise, the system may screen you out.
SF-15 and VA Letter - If you are claiming Veterans Preference based upon a Compensable Disability, Widow or Spouse Entitlement, or as a Purple Heart recipient, you must submit your DD-214 or other proof of entitlement; an SF-15, and the required proof of disability, i.e., Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later.
Transcripts - If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed under the Qualifications and Evaluations section, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript(s) with your application. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
Detail Documentation - Eligible applicants who wish to qualify for this position based upon experience obtained while serving on a detail with TSA must submit signed copies of the corresponding TSA form 1160, Terms And Conditions For Temporary Internal Assignment -Detail, or an SF-52, Request for Personnel Action, as supporting documentation along with their application otherwise the experience cannot be credited.
If you do not submit required documentation described in this job opportunity announcement, your application may be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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All of the following must be received in our office by 11:59 PM EST (Eastern Standard time) on the closing date of this announcement. If we do not receive all required information by the closing date, your application may not be considered.
The vacancy questionnaire includes four short, free-response essay questions. This provides an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Your application must include:
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
Veterans and Persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the documentation that is required, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
Agency contact information
Text "Hiring" to 275872
Phone 275872 Address Law Enforcement
6595 Springfield Center Dr
Springfield, VA 22150
US
Next steps
If needed, applicants may request a religious accommodation as part of the hiring process from the designated contact noted in the vacancy announcement (for contact information please see Agency Contact Information listed within the How to Apply section of this job announcement).
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Reference Checks
Candidates will also undergo a reference check and the references will be collected upon a successful completion of Field Office Assessment.
Physical Ability Test (PAT): Applicants are required to pass each component of the PAT prior to entering into the Federal Air Marshal position. The duties of this position require arduous physical exertion involving walking, running, lifting, standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. The PAT is a pass/fail fitness test consisting of 1) at least 31 sit-ups in 1 minute; 2) at least 29 push-ups in 1 minute; and 3) complete a 1.5- mile run within 16 minutes and 31 seconds. The PAT will be completed as the first part of the appointment. These procedures will ensure that law enforcement officers are capable of performing strenuous physical training and law enforcement duties. Applicants will not be eligible to proceed in the hiring process if they fail to meet any physical requirements.
Polygraph Reciprocity
In accordance with Security Executive Agent Directive 2 (SEAD 2) Guidance, DHS polygraph programs will, to the fullest extent possible, reciprocally accepting valid, favorable, and current examinations as standardized and established by the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA), and SEAD 2; provided that the examination was conducted by a federal organization, occurred within the last two (2) year for non-federal employees, or occurred within the last five (5) years for federal employees, and the subjects of the examinations have not had a break in service longer than two (2) years, and no new derogatory information has been developed.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability New employee probationary period
Privacy Act Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents
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NOTE: Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet this requirement; otherwise, you will be deemed ineligible. Additionally, copying and pasting information from the announcement into your resume will not adequately convey your qualifications.
Resume Requirements:
All applicants are required to submit a resume. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including month and year) for work experience.
Number of hours worked in a position (i.e., full-time or part-time). If part-time, (i.e., less than 40 hours per week) state the total number of hours worked per week.
If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your performance level for federal civilian positions (i.e., band or grade).
Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate content, classified information, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc. on your resume.
Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged.
In addition to a resume and the assessment questions, you must submit copies of any of the following documents if you are applying based on current or former Federal Government Status, Veterans Preference or eligible Veterans Service (a veteran who was honorably discharged from the armed forces after completing at least three (3) years of continuous active duty service), or education or a combination of education and experience:
DD-214 - If you are claiming Veterans Preference or eligible Veterans Service, provide a copy of your DD-214 (Member Copy 4), Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, or other appropriate documentation to prove your entitlement and to provide verification of an Honorable Discharge.
SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action - Current TSA employees are strongly encouraged to submit the most recent non-Award SF-50, at the time of application, to support eligibility for Status consideration. TSA employees who do not submit the SF-50 with the application must document their current TSA position in their resume and may be required to provide the SF-50 document during the selection process. TSA employees may obtain a copy of their most recent non-Award SF-50 at https://eopf.opm.gov/dhs/.
Law Enforcement SF-50 - Applicants age 37 or over, or those who will reach age 37 at any time during the process up to entry on duty must submit proof of a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered by Federal civilian law enforcement retirement provisions. Documentation must include two SF-50s with the earliest and most recent dates serving in a covered Law Enforcement Officer position or as defined in 5 USC 8336(c) so that the number of months can be determined. Examples of applicable retirement codes in Box 30 include but are not limited to: 6, E, M, MF, MR, O, OF and OR. Candidates who have a break in their time serving as a Federal Law Enforcement Officer must provide ALL applicable non-award SF-50s. (NOTE: Applicants who are preference eligible veterans are exempted from this age restriction.).
NOTE: If you have previous law enforcement (LE) Federal experience, you must enter the number of MONTHS when you respond to the questionnaire. For example, if you have 5 years of Federal LE experience, you must enter 60 months, 4 years would be 48 months, etc. Otherwise, the system may screen you out.
SF-15 and VA Letter - If you are claiming Veterans Preference based upon a Compensable Disability, Widow or Spouse Entitlement, or as a Purple Heart recipient, you must submit your DD-214 or other proof of entitlement; an SF-15, and the required proof of disability, i.e., Department of Veterans Affairs letter dated 1991 or later.
Transcripts - If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed under the Qualifications and Evaluations section, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript(s) with your application. If selected, an official/sealed college transcript(s) will be required to verify education prior to employment.
Detail Documentation - Eligible applicants who wish to qualify for this position based upon experience obtained while serving on a detail with TSA must submit signed copies of the corresponding TSA form 1160, Terms And Conditions For Temporary Internal Assignment -Detail, or an SF-52, Request for Personnel Action, as supporting documentation along with their application otherwise the experience cannot be credited.
If you do not submit required documentation described in this job opportunity announcement, your application may be deemed incomplete and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
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All of the following must be received in our office by 11:59 PM EST (Eastern Standard time) on the closing date of this announcement. If we do not receive all required information by the closing date, your application may not be considered.
The vacancy questionnaire includes four short, free-response essay questions. This provides an opportunity for you to highlight your dedication to public service for the hiring manager and agency leadership (or designee(s)). While your responses are not required and will not be scored, we encourage you to thoughtfully address each question. Please provide a response of 200 words or less to each question. You will be asked to certify that you are using your own words and did not use a consultant or artificial intelligence (AI) such as a large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT or Copilot.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above. Your application must include:
To begin, click Apply to access the online application.
Veterans and Persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the documentation that is required, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.
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Agency contact information
Text "Hiring" to 275872
Phone 275872 Address Law Enforcement
6595 Springfield Center Dr
Springfield, VA 22150
US
Next steps
If needed, applicants may request a religious accommodation as part of the hiring process from the designated contact noted in the vacancy announcement (for contact information please see Agency Contact Information listed within the How to Apply section of this job announcement).
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
Reference Checks
Candidates will also undergo a reference check and the references will be collected upon a successful completion of Field Office Assessment.
Physical Ability Test (PAT): Applicants are required to pass each component of the PAT prior to entering into the Federal Air Marshal position. The duties of this position require arduous physical exertion involving walking, running, lifting, standing, use of firearms, and exposure to inclement weather. The PAT is a pass/fail fitness test consisting of 1) at least 31 sit-ups in 1 minute; 2) at least 29 push-ups in 1 minute; and 3) complete a 1.5- mile run within 16 minutes and 31 seconds. The PAT will be completed as the first part of the appointment. These procedures will ensure that law enforcement officers are capable of performing strenuous physical training and law enforcement duties. Applicants will not be eligible to proceed in the hiring process if they fail to meet any physical requirements.
Polygraph Reciprocity
In accordance with Security Executive Agent Directive 2 (SEAD 2) Guidance, DHS polygraph programs will, to the fullest extent possible, reciprocally accepting valid, favorable, and current examinations as standardized and established by the National Center for Credibility Assessment (NCCA), and SEAD 2; provided that the examination was conducted by a federal organization, occurred within the last two (2) year for non-federal employees, or occurred within the last five (5) years for federal employees, and the subjects of the examinations have not had a break in service longer than two (2) years, and no new derogatory information has been developed.
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ATLANTA FIELD OFFICE
East Point, GA
CHICAGO FIELD OFFICE
Chicago, IL
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Chelsea, MA
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Hanover, MD
DETROIT FIELD OFFICE
Romulus, MI
MINNEAPOLIS FIELD OFFICE
Edina, MN
CHARLOTTE FIELD OFFICE
Charlotte, NC
NEWARK FIELD OFFICE
West Orange, NJ
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Las Vegas, NV
NEW YORK FIELD OFFICE
Queens, NY
PHILADELPHIA FIELD OFFICE
Tinicum, PA
DALLAS FIELD OFFICE
Coppell, TX
HOUSTON FIELD OFFICE
Houston, TX
WASHINGTON FIELD OFFICE
Chantilly, VA
SEATTLE FIELD OFFICE
Renton, WA
Transportation Security Administration
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling on those who want to help protect American interests and secure our Nation. DHS Components work collectively to prevent terrorism; secure borders and our transportation systems; protect the President and other dignitaries; enforce and administer immigration laws; safeguard cyberspace; and ensure resilience to disasters. Make an impact; join DHS.
Agency contact information
Text "Hiring" to 275872
Phone 275872 Address Law Enforcement
6595 Springfield Center Dr
Springfield, VA 22150
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Learn more about what its like to work at Transportation Security Administration, what the agency does, and about the types of careers this agency offers.
Summary
Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting Americas transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.
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MANY vacancies in the following locations:
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El Segundo, CA
SAN FRANCISCO FIELD OFFICE
South San Francisco, CA
DENVER FIELD OFFICE
Denver, CO
ORLANDO FIELD OFFICE
Orlando, FL
MIAMI FIELD OFFICE
Sunrise, FL
ATLANTA FIELD OFFICE
East Point, GA
CHICAGO FIELD OFFICE
Chicago, IL
Location Negotiable After Selection
BOSTON FIELD OFFICE
Chelsea, MA
BALTIMORE FIELD OFFICE
Hanover, MD
DETROIT FIELD OFFICE
Romulus, MI
MINNEAPOLIS FIELD OFFICE
Edina, MN
CHARLOTTE FIELD OFFICE
Charlotte, NC
NEWARK FIELD OFFICE
West Orange, NJ
LAS VEGAS FIELD OFFICE
Las Vegas, NV
NEW YORK FIELD OFFICE
Queens, NY
PHILADELPHIA FIELD OFFICE
Tinicum, PA
DALLAS FIELD OFFICE
Coppell, TX
HOUSTON FIELD OFFICE
Houston, TX
WASHINGTON FIELD OFFICE
Chantilly, VA
SEATTLE FIELD OFFICE
Renton, WA
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Telework eligible No Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No Salary $65,562 - $121,478 per year Pay scale & grade
SV G
Promotion potential I
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Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required 76% or greater - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No
Drug test Yes Security clearance Top Secret Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number FAM-26-13066734-P Control number 886355100
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