Transportation Security Administration – Federal Security Director

Job Title: Federal Security Director
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration
Job Announcement Number: HQ-OSO-12-463111

SALARY RANGE:
$119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:
Monday, March 26, 2012 to Thursday, April 26, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:
SW-0340-02
POSITION INFORMATION:
Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL:
02
DUTY LOCATIONS:
1 vacancy(s) in the following locations:
Minneapolis, MN.
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Open to all U.S. Citizens. This position is in the Transportation Security Executive Service (TSES) and is located at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN.

JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
You must possess U.S. Citizenship
You must complete a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).
You must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance
You must pass Drug and Alcohol Screening, subject to random drug tests.

DUTIES:
The Federal Security Director is the highest-ranking Transportation Security Administration (TSA) authority responsible for leading a large, complex organization, which is charged with planning, executing, and operating security services at the airport(s). You will provide day-to-day operational leadership for the Federal security responsibilities at various locations within the airport(s). You will serve as a subject matter expert and advisor to the Office of Security Operations' leadership and to other Federal Security Directors. You will coordinate TSA's airport actions, with other Federal agencies, in the deterrence and discovery of threats to intermodal transportation. You will deploy airport resources to conduct deterrence activities in order to efficiently and effectively enhance security and to detect and/or deter terrorist activity or other suspicious conditions for all modes of transportation to include rail, mass transit, and aviation.
As a Federal Security Director (FSD) for the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), your duties will include:
Organizing and implementing the Federal Security Crisis Management Response Plan, including coordination with airport and airline management, other Federal, state and local government and law enforcement organizations, and appropriate private sector entities.
Assuming direct responsibility and oversight for passenger, baggage, and air cargo security screening.
Overseeing the implementation and maintenance of security technology within established guidelines.
Reviewing the development and deployment processes required for implementation of security technology options.
Directing the activities of all TSA employees within your area of responsibility. Examples include baggage and passenger transportation security officers, law enforcement officers, transportation security inspectors, and other support and managerial staff required to execute TSA responsibilities.
Establishing the organizational structure and management systems required for threat identification, risk management, crisis management, employee accountability, and security of the facility, including all aircraft.
Interacting regularly with Federal, state, and local officials regarding airport operations and security policies, procedures, and practices at the airport. Dealing with local members of Congress and their staff, the mayor and other top city officials as well as top state officials.

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