Job: TSA - Explosive Detection Canine Handler - Cleveland, OH

Job Title: Transportation Security Inspector - Explosive Detection Canine Handler SV-1801-G
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration
Job Announcement Number: CLE-12-521848

SALARY RANGE: $46,710.00 to $72,373.00 / Per Year - includes Locality Pay of 24.22%
OPEN PERIOD: Friday, August 10, 2012 to Thursday, August 23, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: SV-1801-G
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: G
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy in the following location: Cleveland, OH
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to All U.S. Citizens

 

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. 

 

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities, towns, and country-sides across the nation, you will be on the front line of the Department of Homeland Security's TSA team as they secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and public transit systems, thus protecting our transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency, please visit http://www.tsa.gov/join/index.shtm

 

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
• You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
• You must pass Drug and Alcohol Screening, subject to random drug tests.
• You must successfully complete a training course (maybe up to five weeks).
• You must hold a valid driver's license.
• Other conditions apply (see full description for more information)

DUTIES:

As a Transportation Security Inspector (TSI) with TSA, you will be responsible for ensuring security compliance of persons and transportation systems/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 regulatory inspections/investigations and supports criminal investigations related to alleged or suspected security violations.
• Identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence used to support enforcement actions. Assisting in determining when enforcement action should be initiated, preparing enforcement investigation reports, and recommending to TSA counsel the type of action and level of penalty commensurate with the nature and severity of the violation.
• Providing testimony and participating in enforcement proceedings. Entering data pertinent to investigations, inspections, and incidents into the national database Performance and Results Information System (PARIS).
• Responding to threats, violations or potential violations and security incidents as defined by the National Incident Management Systems or as directed by the Federal Security Director (FSD) or appropriate authority.
• Providing overt and covert presence, including at high visibility activities, to detect and reduce identified security threats/vulnerabilities.
• Reviewing and analyzing assessment reports and testing results with specific attention to identifying unusual trends and actions that appear to have the potential for developing a security/safety problem.
• Assisting in formulating recommended or alternative courses of action to pursue by regulated parties in order to satisfy security requirements.
• Participating in activities designed to identify security threats through appropriately deployed technology or techniques as directed by Headquarters (HQ), FSD or Assistant Federal Security Director (AFSD).

If selected for a Transportation Security Inspector - Explosives Detection Canine Handler position, in addition to the duties assigned to all TSIs outlined above, you will also be responsible for the daily care of the canine, including necessary health maintenance care, feeding/watering, and grooming of the assigned canine and maintaining safe and sanitary conditions in the kennels and home environment. The handler is responsible for conducting proficiency training as mandated by TSA in order to pass and maintain annual certification standards. The handler/canine are responsible for screening cargo and searching wide and narrow body aircraft, terminals, luggage, facilities, vehicles and other venues for the presence of explosives, as directed. Maintain necessary training and utilization records as identified by TSA and operates a government vehicle equipped with a kennel to transport the canine to various work sites and home. Conducts random patrols and routine sweeps at various areas within the transportation environment to provide a visual deterrent for criminal or terrorist activity. Respond to threats that affect transportation operations or public safety as necessary. Note: The duties of this position are performed under close guidance and supervision using basic technical inspection knowledge acquired in formal core training and OJT. Assignments typically include inspection work in which established policies and procedures cover virtually all of the work, with little or no room for discretion.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for the SV-G Pay Band, you must meet one of the qualification requirements (A, B, OR C) as outlined below.

A. Experience: For those qualifying using experience, your application must clearly outline three (3) years of progressively responsible general experience, one (1) year of which was equivalent to at least the SV-F or GS-4 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent 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.

OR

B. Education: Bachelor's or higher-level degree in any field from an accredited college or university.

OR

C. Combination of 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.

 

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.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

TSA will only accept applications submitted via USAJobs. To view the full job description and apply online, please visit 

http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetail/323556400