New Hot Job! TSA - Transportation Security Officer (TSO) - Cleveland, OH

Job Title: Transportation Security Officer (TSO)
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration

Job Announcement Number: CLE-F09-P001
SALARY RANGE: $30,285.00 to $45,427.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 to Wednesday, May 23, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: SV-1802-D
POSITION INFORMATION: Part-Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: E
DUTY LOCATIONS: MANY vacancy(s) - Cleveland, OH
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to All U.S. Citizens and U.S. Nationals

This position is located at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport in Cleveland, Ohio.

JOB SUMMARY:

**TSA may apply a gender-specific (male or female) hiring preference to fill TSO positions in order to meet security mission and same gender pat-down job-related requirements. At airport locations where it is necessary to apply the hiring preference, candidates of the needed gender will be provided preference in the scheduling of the computer based aptitude test, airport assessments, processing and selection.**

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.  For additional information about our agency, please visit  http://www.tsa.gov/join/index.shtm  

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.  

Realistic Job Preview: The Realistic Job Preview gives you an honest, objective and vivid portrait of what it means to work as a Transportation Security Officer (TSO). Many TSO applicants are not aware of the real requirements of the job. The Realistic Job Preview provides employee testimonies about both the good and the challenging aspects of being a TSO.  To view the Transportation Security Officer (TSO) Realistic Job Preview video, please visit http://www.realisticjobpreview.net/tsa_final.htm

Salary Information: The salary range listed includes locality pay of 18.68%, and reflects the salary range for a full-time position. However, salaries for part-time positions will be pro-rated based upon the actual number of hours worked. Starting a career with TSA as a TSO may lead to promotion possibilities within DHS.

Please Note: This Job Opportunity Announcement is being used to fill positions at this airport location only. If you are interested in a different airport location, you will need to apply to a job opportunity announcement for that specific location when advertised.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:
Pass a background investigation including a credit and criminal check
Pass a Drug Screening and Medical Evaluation
No default on $7,500 or more in delinquent debt (but for some bankruptcies)
No delinquent Federal or State taxes or past due child support payments
Selective Service registration required

DUTIES:
Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) provide security and protection of air travelers, airports and aircraft in a courteous and professional manner. This includes:

Operating screening equipment to identify dangerous objects in baggage, cargo and on passengers, and preventing those objects from being transported onto aircraft;
Performing searches, to include hand-wand and pat-down searches;
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.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
Applicants must meet these qualifications in order to be further evaluated in the TSO hiring process:

Be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National at time of application submission;
Be at least 18 years of age at time of application submission;
Be proficient in the English language (i.e., able to read, write, speak, and listen);
Have a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) credential OR at least one year of full-time work experience in the security industry, aviation screening, or as an X-ray technician.

The qualification requirements listed above must be met at the time of application submission.

To view the full job description and apply online via USAJobs, please visit: http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316337800

New Hot Job with TSA--Economist (Washington DC Metro Area)

Job Title: Economist - SV-0110-I/J

Department: Department Of Homeland Security

Agency: Transportation Security Administration

 

Job Announcement Number: HQ-TSNM-12-482506

SALARY RANGE: $72,662.00 to $137,402.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD: Monday, April 30, 2012 to Monday, May 21, 2012

SERIES & GRADE: SV-0110-I/J

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: J

DUTY LOCATIONS:  1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: Washington DC Metro Area

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to all U.S. Citizens. 

 

Salary range listed includes Locality Pay of 24.22%. 

 

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. For additional information about our agency, please visit  http://www.tsa.gov/join/index.shtm             

 

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 America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. 

 

    KEY REQUIREMENTS:

    You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.

    You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).

    You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.

 

DUTIES:

This Economist position is located in the Office of Security Policy and Industry Engagement (OSPIE), in the Cross Modal Division (ISSD) Economic Analysis Branch, Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).  If selected for this position, you will perform special economic assessments relevant to transportation security programs and projects in support of senior economists or as a member of a team of professional economists.  Typical assignments will include:

• Conducting research of economic phenomena, analyzing economic data, and preparing interpretive reports.
• Researching and preparing cost-benefit analysis in relation to the TSA regulatory program.
• Evaluating the economic impact of proposed rule changes.
• Conducting a variety of special studies and analyses of transportation security systems.
• Applying statistical methodology to solve economic problems.
• Collecting, recording, and analyzing data/information and identifying problems.
• Preparing reports of briefings.
• Drafting regulatory analysis.

 

The major duties described above reflect the full performance level of this position. Typically, the lower pay band (I Band) performs the same duties but will receive more guidance and training; and/or projects/work assignments may be less complex.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to SV-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H Pay Band or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.  Such experience includes:

• knowledge of national policy development and development of the Federal government rulemaking process;
• applying economic theories and principles to assess and resolve transportation regulatory problems;
• utilizing analytical and research techniques (e.g., econometrics, mathematical economics and operations research, cost-benefit analysis, cost effectiveness) to identify quality data sources for economic analysis; and
• using computers and software applications for economic analysis, developing spreadsheets and databases, and word processing.

To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to SV-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I Pay Band or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.  Such experience includes:

• comprehensive knowledge of national policy development and development of the Federal government rulemaking process;
• applying economic theories and principles to assess and resolve transportation regulatory problems;
• comprehensive skill in analytical and research techniques (e.g., econometrics, mathematical economics and operations research, cost-benefit analysis, cost effectiveness) to identify quality data sources for economic analysis; and
• comprehensive skill using personal computers and software applications for economic analysis, developing spreadsheets and databases, and word processing.

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

 

To view the full job description and apply online, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/315433400

JOBS/CAREER & EDUCATION FESTIVAL - Saturday, May 19, 2012 - New Orleans, LA

Hot Job: TSA - Transportation Security Inspector (Surface) - Romulus, MI

Job Title: Transportation Security Inspector - Surface SV-1801-I

Department: Department Of Homeland Security

Agency: Transportation Security Administration

Job Announcement Number: DTW-12-489228

SALARY RANGE: $72,586.00 to $112,571.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD: Friday, May 11, 2012 to Thursday, May 24, 2012

SERIES & GRADE: SV-1801-I

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: I

DUTY LOCATIONS:  1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: Romulus, MI, US

WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Open to all U.S. Citizens.

This position is located at Detroit Metro Wayne County Airport (DTW) in Romulus, MI.

Salary range listed includes Locality Pay of 24.09%.

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. For additional information about our agency, please visithttp://www.tsa.gov/join/index.shtm  

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 America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please: Click Here

    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 hold a valid driver's license.

    You must successfully complete a training course.

    See additional "Conditions of Employment" in "Other Information" section

DUTIES:

As a Transportation Security Inspector - Surface (TSI-Surface) for TSA, you will:

• Work to ensure the secure and free flow of surface transportation assets across the Nation.
• Assist in the administration of critical and complex compliance and enforcement programs designed to ensure secure surface transportation and to protect the nation's public from terrorism, or other incidents.
• Will be cross-trained to perform support functions in Aviation and/or Cargo Inspection.
• Respond to transportation security incidents and other incidents as defined by the National Incident Management Systems or as directed by the Federal Security Director (FSD).
• Perform tests and audits, while validating and inspecting security processes, procedures, systems, and equipment in connection with compliance inspections and vulnerability assessments.
• Assist in the development of security mitigation measures for transportation systems.
• Establish goals and track progress of required inspection/assessment activities within assigned area of responsibility.
• Provide technical input to the AFSD, FSD or HQs staff as applicable.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H or Pay Band GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized Experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience includes conducting inspections and investigations; engaging in testing transportation security systems; determining when enforcement action should be taken; documenting the results to monitor compliance with policies, regulations, and agreements to standards; and identifying potential problem areas and deviation from prescribed standards in a Rail or Mass Transit surface transportation environment.

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

To view the full job description and apply online via USAJobs, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316273400

Hot Job - TSA Deputy Federal Security Director (Chicago, IL)

Job Title: Deputy Federal Security Director

Department: Department Of Homeland Security

Agency:T ransportation Security Administration

Job Announcement Number: HQ-OSO-12-484615

SALARY RANGE: $119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, May 09, 2012 to Monday, June 11, 2012

SERIES & GRADE: SW-0340-02

POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent

PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 02

DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: Chicago, IL

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 O'Hare International Airport (ORD) in Chicago, IL.

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, we serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, we 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.

    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 Deputy Federal Security Director is the second highest-ranking Transportation Security Administration (TSA) authority and one of TSA's highest-ranking officials. As the Federal Security Director's Deputy, you will be expected to assist him or her in leading a large, complex organization which is charged with planning, executing, and operating security services at the airport. Your responsibilities will include direction of a highly specialized workforce that includes baggage and passenger screeners, civil aviation security specialists, law enforcement officers, technical staff, and management support personnel. You will also assist the Federal Security Director in coordinating the airport actions of TSA 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.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for this position, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level close to the level of the work of this job that has given you the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities required for successful performance. You would typically gain this experience by working within this field or a field of work that is closely related. Such experience includes managing programs related to corporate security, aviation security, force protection, law enforcement or equivalent security/law enforcement programs. This includes directing staff activities, managing within established staff levels and budgets, and providing leadership to a diverse workforce.

As a basic requirement, applicants must demonstrate progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level managerial capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section of the Job Opportunity Announcement. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the equivalent of the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service or its equivalent with state and local government, the private sector, or non-governmental organizations. Failure to meet this basic qualification requirement and all executive and technical qualification factors automatically disqualifies an applicant.

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

DRUG TESTING:

You must pass a pre-employment drug test. In addition, you may be subject to random drug and/or alcohol testing during employment.

SECURITY CLEARANCE:

This position requires a TS/SCI (Top Secret/Secured Compartmentalized Information) clearance that must be completed prior to appointment. You will be subject to a 5-year periodic investigation and must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI clearance.

MOBILITY:

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was created in the wake of 9/11 to strengthen the security of the nation's transportation systems while ensuring the freedom of movement for people and commerce. TSA employs a risk-based strategy to secure U.S. transportation systems, with nearly 50,000 Transportation Security Officers and approximately 2,800 Behavior Detection Officers, each day at more than 450 airports nationwide. The agency continuously sets the standard for excellence in transportation security through its people, processes, technologies and use of intelligence to drive operations.

As a member of the TSES, you may be subject to frequent changes in posts of duty and positions. Mobility is a condition of employment, so you must be prepared to accept, without objection, the judgment of your superiors concerning reassignments for operational and/or career development purposes, or for other reasons determined to be in the best interest of the Transportation Security Administration.

To view the full description and apply online via USAJobs, please visit http://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/316213800

SCN Resources Group, Inc – Senior Business Systems Analyst

Location: Washington DC Metro area (Mclean, VA)

FOR THIS POSITION: Applicant must have a TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph.

Description
Primary responsibilities will be to elicit, analyze, validate, specify, verify, and manage the real needs of the project stakeholders, including customers and end users. The business analyst serves as the conduit between the customer community and the software development team through which requirements flow.

In general, candidate will provide expertise in the formulation of systems scope and objectives relative to the organization's business plan and requirements. Work independently and as a member of a project team responsible for providing functional and technical guidance related to the business implications of the application of various systems through the creation of detailed specifications from which programs will be written. Collaborate closely with other members of the program team (software developers, testers, operations support, and program management) and with customer stakeholders.

The business analyst will be involved throughout the entire system or software development life cycle. Upon establishment of the requirements baseline, the focus is shifted towards the management of the requirements specification and verifying the fulfillment of all requirements. Will assist and participate in other parts of the software development lifecycle such as testing, user training, and the development and maintenance of documentation for audiences that include users, senior stakeholders, and other members of the development team.

Qualifications
• Interviewing skills, to talk with individuals and groups about their needs and ask the right questions to surface essential requirements information
• Listening skills, to understand what people say and to detect what they might be hesitant to say
• Analytical skills, to critically evaluate the information gathered from multiple sources, reconcile conflicts, decompose high-level information into details, abstract up from low-level information to a more general understanding, distinguish presented user requests from the underlying true needs, and distinguish solution ideas from requirements
• Facilitation skills, to lead requirements elicitation workshops
• Observational skills, to validate data obtained via other techniques and expose new areas for elicitation
• Writing skills, to communicate information effectively to customers and technical staff and to write requirements specifications using natural language simply, clearly, unambiguously, and concisely.
• Organizational skills, to work with the vast array of information gathered during elicitation and analysis and to cope with rapidly changing information
• Interpersonal skills, to help negotiate priorities and to resolve conflicts among project stakeholders (such as customers and engineering)
• Lead requirements analysis and verification, ensuring that requirement statements are complete, consistent, concise, comprehensible, traceable, feasible, unambiguous, and verifiable
• Participate in requirements prioritization with stakeholders and project members
• Developing, and managing requirements and related artifacts such as user stories, use cases, requirements traceability verification matrices (RVTMs) and test plans. Must be able to develop detailed specifications from which programs will be written.
• Experience working on software development projects in the intelligence community, specifically agile development projects.
• Ability to work independently with senior clients and as a member of a large project team.
• Requires Bachelor’s degree (in Computer Science or related field) and five to ten years of related work experience.

FOR THIS POSITION: Applicant must have a TS/SCI clearance with full-scope polygraph.
Other Description / Optional Skills and Experience
• Experience writing and maintaining documents for customer stakeholders (e.g. user manuals).
• Experience developing software design artifacts (e.g. process flowcharts, UML)
• Experience integrating systems with multiple stakeholders and business cases
• Agile development experience
• Agile development training
• Experience with MS SharePoint
• Experience conducting training, testing, O&M, and other user support activities
• Flexibility with regard to working at a variety of locations in the Washington DC metropolitan area.

SCN Resources Group is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, equal pay, disability, or genetic information.

To apply for this post you must go to Visit Company Website, Register and apply online, this is the only way we accept resumes if you have questions you can contact Phil Dwyer at the Philip.dwyer@scn-rg.net (you must apply for the job to be considered, please do not email resumes here).


http://jobs.securitycontracting.net/job/intelligence/2012-04-26/52864?p=1

HTL High Tech National – High Tech Locksmiths

High Tech Locksmiths

No locksmith experience required.

Fast-growing Company looking for solid team players! Make keys to cars that have high security keys and transponder systems. Cars today have computerized transponder systems with keys that need to be programmed.

Three months paid training!

We are looking for mechanically-inclined individuals with working knowledge of computers. A driver's license, good driving record, and a clean criminal record are required.

Enjoy the freedom of not being behind a desk or shut-up in a building with a service that is growing in demand.

We Offer:
• 3 months paid training
• $30,000 to $40,000 to start after training
• Bonus Pay
• 6 months’ probation period with medical plan afterwards
• 401K
• Excellent opportunity for military veterans looking for a solid future

Requirements:
• Willing to travel
• Team Player
• Mechanically inclined and working knowledge of computers
• Good driving record and clean criminal record
• Person needs to be responsible, reliable and able to work without constant supervision

Enjoy the freedom of not being behind a desk or shut-up in a building with a service that is growing in demand.

Opportunities in the following areas are available now;

1. Baton Rouge, LA
2. Virginia Beach, VA

We want to hire Veterans!! Please send us your resume at: jobs@hightechlocksmiths.com. Visit our website at: http://www.hightechlocksmith.com/.

Armed Forces Day - May 19, 2012 - Bensalem, PA

Trinity Place Technology - VTC / VoIP Specialist

Job Description:

Installs, configures, tests, upgrades, maintains, troubleshoots, and repairs video teleconferencing (VTC) system and VOIP systems. Conducts quality assurance tests to identify system failures and to analyze, isolate, and correct operational faults on VTC and VOIP equipment infrastructure and software in the end user environment. VTC/VOIP Specialists shall possess knowledge of various VTC and VOIP hardware & software brand(s) of equipment (Polycom, Tandberg, Cisco, etc.) and related protocols (i.e., H.323, H.235, H.264, H.239, Duo Video, etc) and a working knowledge of routing equipment and their interfaces with VTC hardware and multi-layer secure network environments.

Interested candidates please send resume to: mla@trinityplacetech.com. Visit our website at: http://www.trinityplacetech.com/.

A Short Story - Please take the time to read it and thank those that once did, and still do wear the uniform of our Country's Military.

My friend Kevin and I are volunteers at a National cemetery in Oklahoma and put in a few days a month in a 'slightly larger' uniform.

Today had been a long, long day and I just wanted to get the day over with and go down to Smokey's and have a cold one. Sneaking a look at my watch, I saw the time, 1655. Five minutes to go before the cemetery gates are closed for the day. Full dress was hot in the August sun. Oklahoma summertime was as bad as ever--the heat and humidity at the same level--both too high.

I saw the car pull into the drive, '69 or '70 model Cadillac Deville, looked factory-new. It pulled into the parking lot at a snail's pace.. An old woman got out so slow I thought she was paralyzed; she had a cane and a sheaf of flowers--about four or five bunches as best I could tell.

I couldn't help myself. The thought came unwanted, and left a slightly bitter taste: 'She's going to spend an hour, and for this old soldier, my hip hurts like hell and I'm ready to get out of here right now!' But for this day, my duty was to assist anyone coming in.

Kevin would lock the 'In' gate and if I could hurry the old biddy along, we might make it to Smokey's in time.
I broke post attention. My hip made gritty noises when I took the first step and the pain went up a notch. I must have made a real military sight: middle-aged man with a small pot gut and half a limp, in Marine full-dress uniform, which had lost its razor crease about thirty minutes after I began the watch at the cemetery.

I stopped in front of her, halfway up the walk. She looked up at me with an old woman's squint.

'Ma'am, may I assist you in any way?'
She took long enough to answer.

'Yes, son. Can you carry these flowers? I seem to be moving a tad slow these days.'

'My pleasure, ma'am.' (Well, it wasn't too much of a lie.)

She looked again. 'Marine, where were you stationed?'

' Vietnam, ma'am.. Ground-pounder. '69 to '71.'

She looked at me closer. 'Wounded in action, I see. Well done, Marine. I'll be as quick as I can.'

I lied a little bigger: 'No hurry, ma'am.'

She smiled and winked at me. 'Son, I'm 85-years-old and I can tell a lie from a long way off.. Let's get this done. Might be the last time I can do this. My name's Joanne Wieserman, and I've a few Marines I'd like to see one more time.'

'Yes, ma 'am. At your service.'

She headed for the World War I section, stopping at a stone. She picked one of the flower bunches out of my arm and laid it on top of the stone. She murmured something I couldn't quite make out. The name on the marble was Donald S. Davidson, USMC: France 1918.

She turned away and made a straight line for the World War II section, stopping at one stone. I saw a tear slowly tracking its way down her cheek. She put a bunch on a stone; the name was Stephen X. Davidson, USMC, 1943.

She went up the row a ways and laid another bunch on a stone, Stanley J. Wieserman, USMC, 1944.

She paused for a second and more tears flowed. 'Two more, son, and we'll be done'

I almost didn't say anything, but, 'Yes, ma'am. Take your time.'

She looked confused.. 'Where's the Vietnam section, son? I seem to have lost my way.'

I pointed with my chin. 'That way, ma'am.'

'Oh!' she chuckled quietly. 'Son, me and old age ain't too friendly.'

She headed down the walk I'd pointed at. She stopped at a couple of stones before she found the ones she wanted. She placed a bunch on Larry Wieserman, USMC, 1968, and the last on Darrel Wieserman, USMC, 1970. She stood there and murmured a few words I still couldn't make out and more tears flowed.

'OK, son, I'm finished. Get me back to my car and you can go home.'

Yes, ma'am. If I may ask, were those your kinfolk?'

She paused. 'Yes, Donald Davidson was my father, Stephen was my uncle, Stanley was my husband, Larry and Darrel were our sons. All killed in action, all marines.'

She stopped. Whether she had finished, or couldn't finish, I don't know. She made her way to her car, slowly and painfully.

I waited for a polite distance to come between us and then double-timed it over to Kevin, waiting by the car.

'Get to the 'Out' gate quick.. I have something I've got to do.'

Kevin started to say something, but saw the look I gave him. He broke the rules to get us there down the service road fast. We beat her. She hadn't made it around the rotunda yet.

'Kevin, stand at attention next to the gatepost. Follow my lead.' I humped it across the drive to the other post.

When the Cadillac came puttering around from the hedges and began the short straight traverse to the gate, I called in my best gunny's voice: 'TehenHut! Present Haaaarms!'

I have to hand it to Kevin; he never blinked an eye--full dress attention and a salute that would make his DI proud.

She drove through that gate with two old worn-out soldiers giving her a send-off she deserved, for service rendered to her country, and for knowing duty, honor and sacrifice far beyond the realm of most.

I am not sure, but I think I saw a salute returned from that Cadillac.

Instead of 'The End,' just think of 'Taps.'

As a final thought on my part, let me share a favorite prayer:

'Lord, keep our servicemen and women safe, whether they serve at home or overseas. Hold them in your loving hands and protect them as they protect us.'

Tom LYNCH

Armed Services Day 2012 - San Diego, CA

RTTEMPS/RNTEMPS – Travel Healthcare Professionals

RTTEMPS/RNTEMPS is seeking Travel Nurses and Allied Healthcare Professionals for travel assignments across the USA.

SIGN-ON BONUS FOR MILITARY STAFF, DOE

Plus Premium Benefits which include:
•Weekly pay with full tax withholding and employer FICA match
•Direct deposit
•Company-contributed 401(k) plan
•Workers’ compensation insurance
•Full malpractice coverage
•Licensure reimbursement
•Paid travel and expenses
•Free private housing or stipend housing
•Paid vacation
•Referral bonuses
•Completion bonuses
•Medical coverage with dental, vision, and prescription
•Life Insurance
•Short-term and long-term disability insurance

Available Positions include:
Travel Nursing / Clinical Nurse Specialists
Travel LPN’s
Travel OR / Surg. Techs
Travel CNA’s
Travel Physical Therapists (PT)
Travel Physical Therapist Assistances (PTA)
Travel Occupational Therapists (OT)
Travel Occupational Therapist Assistances (OTA)
Travel Certified Occupational Therapist Assistances (COTA)
Travel Lab Staff
Travel Coders

And many more positions…………………………………..

To find more about the positions and locations we have a simple online quick application process, please apply at this direct link - http://www.rttemps.com/index.php?id=20

RTTEMPS/RNTEMPS – Healthcare Recruiter/Account Manager

Staff Healthcare Recruiter/Account manager needed for busy firm headquartered in PA



Be president of your own desk!
Salary will be discussed at interview doe and is paid weekly.
Must have experience in recruiting and is a plus to have experience in healthcare recruitment and travel staffing.
Experience/knowledge of VMA/ VMS programs and use of candidate/client management systems.
Candidates MUST have good phone and computer skills and able to meet all benchmarks discussed at interview.
5 years recent experience in recruitment and a demonstrable placement track record a plus.
Candidate will be working from home office so location in the USA is not an issue.
Interested candidates please send your resume to Denise via email: denise@rttemps.com for consideration. Visit Our website at http://www.rttemps.com/.

Transportation Security Inspector - Explosives Detection Canine Handler - Raleigh, NC

Job Title:Transportation Security Inspector (Explosives Detection Canine Handler) SV-1801-I

Department:Department Of Homeland Security

Agency:Transportation Security Administration

Job Announcement Number:RDU-12-485721

SALARY RANGE:	$68,814.00 to $106,719.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Monday, April 30, 2012 to Monday, May 14, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	SV-1801-I
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: I
DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) in the following locations: Raleigh, NC
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	Open to all U.S. Citizens. Salary range listed includes Locality Pay of 17.64%. This position is located at Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in Raleigh, NC. TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.

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, 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 America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please: Click Here

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.
• Must successfully complete the Basic Aviation Security Inspections Course.
• Must successfully complete the Canine Handler Training Course.
• See additional "Conditions of Employment" in "Other Information" section

DUTIES:

(Explosives Detection Canine Handler/ EDCH) working under the direction of the Federal Security Director (FSD) or his/her designee with primary responsibility for conducting security sweeps for the detection or deterrence of explosive threats in various transportation systems. As a TSI (EDCH), along with your canine, you will be responsible for determining compliance of transportation systems with applicable regulations. You will assist in the administration and evaluation of critical and complex compliance and enforcement programs designed to ensure secure transportation modes and protect the nation's public from terrorism, piracy, or other acts of sabotage to those systems, facilities, and networks associated with them. Your duties will include:

• With the canine, conducting random patrols and routine sweeps at various areas within the transportation environment along with the inspection of vehicles, packages, personnel, aircraft, trains, ferries and other as directed.
• Responding to threats that affect transportation operations or public safety as necessary.
• Screening cargo to ensure explosives are not concealed for transport and conducting inspections of regulated entities to ensure compliance with applicable security regulations.
• Gathering information to write reports which detail the results and activities performed, following up on findings and initiating Enforcement Investigative Reports as required.
• Identifying and responding to security regulation violations or potential violations. Responding to transportation security incidents and other pertinent incidents as defined by the National Incident Management Systems or as directed by the Federal Security Director.
• Performing tests and audits; validating and inspecting security processes, procedures, systems, and equipment in connection with compliance inspections and vulnerability assessments.
• Providing input to written analyses of inspections and assessments and determining the adequacy of corrective measures required to improve security posture or to restore compliance.
• Conducting investigations related to alleged or suspected transportation security violations. Identifying, collecting, and preserving evidence used to support enforcement actions. Assisting in determining when enforcement action should be initiated and preparing enforcement investigation reports. Entering data pertinent to investigations, inspections, and incidents into the national database Performance and Results Information Systems (PARIS).
• Conducting and participating in regular training with assigned working dog to maintain acceptable performance levels and providing necessary health maintenance care, feeding/watering, and grooming of working dogs. You will be responsible for ensuring that assigned canine is correctly certified and accredited and for maintaining appropriate training records, as required.
• Serving as a technical expert and key point of contact on transportation security regulations for assigned industry operations and demonstrating substantial knowledge and understanding of a secondary specialty (cargo, aviation, or surface) sufficient to provide specialized support as necessary.

Note: As a TSI (EDCH), you may work with explosives in the training and support of teams. Additionally, you may perform inventory of hazardous materials. In all cases when you are in close proximity to live or otherwise dangerous explosives, you must exercise caution and follow prescribed techniques to ensure utmost safety and protection while handling of such explosives.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to SV-H Pay Band or GS-11/12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector.

Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience includes a substantive background in Federal, state, or local law enforcement which included work as an EDCH in law enforcement and homeland security efforts at local, state, or Federal levels. This includes experience with Federal regulations governing security, transport, and safe handling of live explosive substances used as canine training aids.

You must meet the qualification requirements of this position on or before the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

To view more requirements and apply online via USAJobs, please click the following link: http://1.usa.gov/ILroWI