Transportation Security Administration

Must have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g) (9. A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use of attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian.. The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set-aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition.. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays.

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                                    <p><b>Securing Travel, Protecting People</b> - 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.</p>
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                                <h3> Conditions of Employment</h3>
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	<li>You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.</li>
	<li>You must have reached the minimum age (21) at the time of application.</li>
	<li>Selective Service registration is required.</li>
	<li>You must complete a favorable Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI).</li>
	<li>You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI Clearance.</li>
	<li>Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND random drug/alcohol testing.</li>
	<li>Disclosure of your financial information is required.</li>
	<li>You may be required to complete a one-year Supervisory Trial Period.</li>
	<li><b>See additional "Conditions of Employment" under "Qualifications" section.</b></li>
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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.<br>
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Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.<br>
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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.
                                    
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                                        <b>To qualify for the SV-K Pay Band </b>(equivalent to GS-15) you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-J Pay Band or GS-14 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with 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. For this position, specialized experience is further defined as follow:
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	<li>Experience managing and supervising criminal and administrative investigations; <b>AND </b>
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	<li>Experience applying criminal statues, rules of evidence, and court decision for conducting investigations; <b>AND </b>
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	<li>Experience in conflict resolution and applying appropriate investigative protocols with industry officials at, federal, state and local levels.</li>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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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.<br>
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Resumes must include the following:
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	<li>Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience.</li>
	<li>State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week.</li>
	<li>Performance level (i.e. band or grade)</li>
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Utilizing the <a href="https://www.usajobs.gov/help/how-to/account/documents/resume/build/">USAJOBS Resume Builder</a> and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged.<br>
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<b>You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.</b><br>
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<b><u>Conditions of Employment</u></b>

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	<li>Law Enforcement Polygraph Examination Testing is required.</li>
	<li>Position is subject to drug testing.</li>
	<li>Frequent travel (Less than 50%) is required.</li>
	<li>Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret /SCI Clearance.</li>
	<li>Must have successfully completed the Criminal Investigator Training Program (CITP) at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC).</li>
	<li>Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.</li>
	<li>May be required to sign a mobility statement.</li>
	<li>This position is emergency essential and may be subject to 24-hour on call duty in the event of an emergency. This service may require irregular working hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specific in the position description in support of TSA law enforcement investigations and activities. Must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under intense physical and mental stress.</li>
	<li>Required to carry a firearm and conduct full law enforcement activities. Required to maintain firearm proficiency. Failure to maintain firearm proficiency may result in either assignment to another position, demotion, or separation by appropriate procedures. Must be proficient in the use of hand weapons and be knowledgeable in unarmed combat.</li>
	<li>Required to maintain all operational, policy, and legal standards required to testify before courts, juries, or judges regarding cases and/or the nature and complexities of regulations, procedures and techniques used in investigations.</li>
	<li>Must meet and maintain medical requirements as stated in the TSA Medical Guidelines for Criminal Investigators.</li>
	<li>Physical Demands: Must be able to perform the essential job functions described in the TSA Medical Guidelines for Criminal Investigators.</li>
	<li>Physical Demands: Incumbent must maintain a high standard of physical condition enabling him/her to work long hours under adverse conditions with unscheduled travel.</li>
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<b>LAUTENBERG AMENDMENT:</b> This position may require the incumbent to carry a firearm. Any person who has been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence cannot lawfully possess a firearm or ammunition (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 922(g) (9)). A "misdemeanor crime of domestic violence" is generally defined under the statute as any offense involving the use of attempted use of physical force, or the threatened use of a deadly weapon, committed by the victim's current or former domestic partner, parent, or guardian. The term "convicted", as defined in the statute, excludes any person whose conviction has been expunged, set-aside, or pardoned or any person whose civil rights have been restored unless the pardon, expungement or restoration of civil rights expressly prohibits the possession of firearms or ammunition. Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence within the meaning of the referenced statue are not qualified for this position. Candidates under consideration will be required to certify whether they have ever been convicted of such an offense. False or fraudulent information provided by candidates is criminally punishable by fine or imprisonment (Title 18, U.S.C., Section 1001).</li>
	<li>Selectee is entitled to Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) of up to 25% of base pay for availability to work substantial amounts of "unscheduled duty.</li>
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                                            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.
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                                            <p><strong><u>Salary Information:</u> Springfield, VA - 33.26% $163,964.00 - $202,609.00; Atlanta, GA- 23.45% $151,894.00- $197,458.00; San Francisco, CA- 45.41% $178,914.00 - $202.609.00; Los Angeles, CA - 35.84% $167,139 - $202,609</strong><br>
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<strong>Selectee is entitled to Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP) of up to 25% of base pay for availability to work substantial amounts of "unscheduled duty.</strong><br>
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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: <a href="http://www.opm.gov/">www.opm.gov/</a><br>
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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.<br>
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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 <a href="https://www.e-verify.gov/">E-Verify</a>, including your rights and responsibilities.<br>
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If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an <a href="http://chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://www.opm.gov/forms/pdf_fill/OF0306.pdf">Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment</a>, 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.<br>
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TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.<br>
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More than one position may be filled from this announcement.<br>
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If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement.<br>
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DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the <a href="http://www.dhs.gov/homeland-security-careers">DHS Careers </a>website and select "Benefits." <a href="http://www.opm.gov/news/releases/2016/08/newly-established-leave-policy-gives-disabled-veterans-more-time-to-address-medical-issues-1/">Disabled veteran leave</a> will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.</p>
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