Supervisory Federal Air Marshal- AFSD-LE (Lateral)

Supervisory Federal Air Marshal- AFSD-LE (Lateral) The primary purpose of this Supervisory Federal Air Marshal (SFAM), Assistant Federal Security Director for Law Enforcement (AFSD-LE) position is to detect, deter and defeat criminal terrorist and hostile activities that target our nation's transportation systems. The incumbent serves as a SFAM/AFSD-LE at a designated CAT X, I, II, or III airports. The AFSD-LE reports to the Supervisory Air Marshal in Charge (SAC) having jurisdiction over the airport where the AFSD-LE is assigned. Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 05/08/2026 to 05/18/2026 Salary $140,926 - $183,210 per year Salary range listed includes locality pay of 27.62% Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Minneapolis, MN Promotion potential None Job family (Series) 1801 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series Supervisory status Yes Security clearance Top Secret Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness National security This job is open to Internal to an agency Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement. All current internal employees of TSA on permanent or competitive temporary appointments AND who are a current or former Supervisory Federal Air Marshal (SFAM) or SFAM Assistant Federal Security Director-Law Enforcement (AFSD-LE). If you have never held the SFAM title to include SFAM AFSD-LE position at the J band or above, you will need to apply to announcement MSP-FAMS-12957148-26-A. The position is located at Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP) in Minneapolis, MN, and reports to the Minneapolis Field Office, in the Law Enforcement Operations Division (LEOD), Law Enforcement (LE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). LE promotes public confidence in our Nation's civil transportation systems through effective risk-based strategic deployment of Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) and other law enforcement resources in both air-and land-based mission assignments aboard U.S. air carriers, and in airports and other transportation modes within the Nation's general transportation systems. As a Supervisory Federal Air Marshal Assistant Federal Security Director for Law Enforcement (AFSD-LE), the incumbent will perform the following duties: Directs the work of subordinate Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) performing supervisory duties including: assigning tasks, setting priorities, monitoring and evaluating performance, coaching, and developing employee capabilities, approving leave, and taking and recommending appropriate corrective/disciplinary action. Serves as TSA's principal law enforcement official within the area of responsibility, providing advice and assistance to the FSD, management officials and airport staff. Assists the airport FSD, when required, by serving as lead official for special/unique airport security programs and events. Serves as the TSA law enforcement representative within the local law enforcement community. Partners with law enforcement officials from other Federal agencies (e.g., FBI, DEA, Secret Service, CBP) and state and local agencies to address significant issues, share intelligence, and ensure the security of the airport. Provides support and assistance to law enforcement related taskforce groups and committees. Establishes and maintains liaison with other federal, state, and local law enforcement at all levels as well as stakeholders in private industry within their area of responsibility (AOR). Uses liaison role to ensure sharing of critical intelligence information, cooperation in conducting investigations, obtaining support for security initiatives, and maintaining a proactive law enforcement program to ensure the security of the transportation domain and the traveling public. Independently leads a variety of threat assessment activities to include: vulnerability/threat assessments for Man Portable Air Defense Systems (MANPADS), and joint vulnerability. Supports dignitary arrivals and visits. Facilitates a variety of investigations in partnership with other law enforcement agencies having airport jurisdiction to include potential or actual violations of law. Investigations in which the AFSD-LE will become involved are generally those involving joint jurisdiction with other law enforcement agencies that affect the security of the airport or represent violations of law at the airport. Additionally, the AFSD-LE responds to actual or potential security violations through participation in searches, seizures, and arrests. Investigative activities may involve gathering evidence, interviewing witnesses, and preparing cases for U.S. Attorney, as needed. Notifies Transportation Security Operations Center (TSOC) regarding incidents to ensure appropriate information is shared. Most investigations are short-term and are worked in conjunction with local law enforcement or other Federal agencies with jurisdiction at the airport. Supervisory/Managerial duties includes serving as a first line supervisor for the organization. This includes but is not limited to: assigning work, setting priorities, and reviewing and evaluating work and performance of subordinates; approving leave; coaching and developing employees; recommending corrective or disciplinary actions; assisting in budget planning and projecting short-term needs; managing projects within assigned resources; resolving routine problems that typically impact the objectives of the organizational unit; and when required, coordinating with customers outside the immediate organization. You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National. You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI). You must have reached the minimum age (21) at the time of application. Selective Service registration is required. To qualify for the Supervisory AFSD-LE SV-J Pay Band you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below: Be serving as a current, credentialed TSA LE Federal Air Marshal; AND To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-I or GS-13 Pay Band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Specialized experience is defined as: Communicating LE goals and objectives to external partners or stakeholders; AND Experience with Federal, state or local agency programs or activities that impact or relate to TSA operations or similar security programs. This position requires a Top-Secret Security Clearance. Selectees must undergo and successfully complete a comprehensive background investigation and credit check as a condition of placement/retention in the position. The background investigation will include a check of credit history and criminal record, interviews with prior employers, and contacts with references, co-workers, and personal associates, family members and friends. A candidate may be disqualified from selection or removed from employment as a Federal Air Marshal based on information obtained during this background investigation. The employee will also be subject to a 5-year periodic reinvestigation. Drug and alcohol screening: Selectees will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing during employment. Physical ability: This position requires employees to engage in moderate to arduous physical exertion. Employees must meet and maintain medical requirements for law enforcement officers (including medical examinations and physical abilities assessments). Employees may be required to engage in physically strenuous and stressful activities during potentially dangerous duties that include but are not limited to, the use of defensive tactics. Training: This position requires employees to successfully complete all relevant training programs. Firearms: Federal Air Marshals are required to carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency as part of conducting law enforcement activities. Federal Air Marshals may be required to use deadly force, if necessary. Travel: Selectees will be required to travel constantly while on duty. Federal Air Marshals are required to travel at various times during the day and night, and this travel routinely requires overnight stays both domestically and internationally. Federal Air Marshals are often required to travel to areas or locations that may be dangerous or present health hazards. Duty location/temporary assignments: Federal Air Marshals must be available for permanent or long-term temporary (e.g. 30-day, 90-day, 120-day, etc.) assignments in any U.S. or international location in which the Federal Air Marshal Service operates. Hours of duty: Federal Air Marshals are subject to 24-hour on-call duty. The work day of a Federal Air Marshal is often longer than 8 hours and will include working overtime, extended hours, and/or an irregular schedule as assigned. Federal Air Marshals are subject to changing shifts and assignments based on the needs of the Federal Air Marshal Service. Flexible schedules are not available and candidates must agree to perform the duties and duty tours as assigned. 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. You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Candidates who accurately completed the applicant questionnaire; submitted the required resume and