The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) plays a crucial role in protecting our nation from various threats. To accomplish this mission, over 260,000 dedicated employees work across a wide range of positions. These roles include aviation and border security, emergency response, cybersecurity analysis, and chemical facility inspection.
Conditions of Employment
- Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National.
- Background Investigation: Completion of a favorable Background Investigation (BI) is required.
- Selective Service: Registration is mandatory.
- Age: Applicants must be at least 21 years old at the time of application and must not be older than 37 unless proof of current or previous service in a Federal civilian law enforcement position is provided. Preference eligible veterans may receive a waiver allowing for entry before their 40th birthday.
- Polygraph Examination: Must pass a pre-employment polygraph examination. Examination locations typically include Atlantic City, NJ, and the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Current TSA employees are also subject to this requirement.
- Physical Ability: Must pass a medical screening process and meet physical requirements for law enforcement officers.
- Medical Clearance: A pre-employment medical examination must be passed, and medical standards must be maintained.
Qualifications
- General Eligibility: Must meet all qualification requirements by the vacancy announcement closing date. Ineligible if:
- Failed a Pre-Hire Background Investigation from TSA Personnel Security within the last 2 years.
- Failed the Federal Air Marshal Assessment Battery (FAB) within the last 12 months.
- Failed the Panel Interview during the Field Office Assessment for the FAM position within the last 12 months.
- Over the age of 37 without proof of Federal civilian law enforcement retirement-covered position.
- Qualification Requirements for SV-G Pay Band (Equivalent to GS-5/7/9):
- Experience: Three years of progressively responsible general experience, with one year equivalent to GS-4, demonstrating problem analysis, data gathering, and effective communication.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
- Combination of Education and Experience: Combinations of post-high school education and experience that meet the total qualification requirements.
Application Details
- Resumes: Must include a narrative description of duties with start and end dates, the number of hours worked per week, and performance level for federal positions. Using the USAJOBS Resume Builder is encouraged.
- National Service Experience: Includes paid and unpaid experience, such as volunteer work through National Service programs.
- Political Appointees: Disclosure required if applicable.
Additional Conditions
- Background and Security Clearance: Must pass a full field investigation and obtain a Top Secret Security clearance.
- Firearms: Required to carry a firearm and maintain proficiency. Conviction of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence automatically disqualifies applicants.
- Training: Must complete a 22-week rigorous, in-resident law enforcement training program.
- Hours of Duty and Travel: Must be available for constant travel and 24-hour on-call duty. Flexible schedules are not available, and employees must agree to perform assigned duties. Travel may include domestic and international locations.
- Temporary Assignments: Must be available for long-term or temporary assignments as needed.
- Driver’s License: Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license.
- Other Documents: Must obtain and maintain a valid U.S. passport book and a government-issued travel card.
Application Process
- Disqualification: Failure to meet conditions of employment or pre-employment requirements may result in withdrawal of the job offer.
- E-Verify: DHS uses E-Verify to confirm eligibility to work in the U.S.
- Fair Employment: Employment decisions are not solely based on unemployment or financial difficulties not caused by the individual.
- Military Duty: TSA employees absent for military duty may apply for vacancies during their absence.
Benefits
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: Federal employees have access to a range of benefits. Eligibility depends on the type of position held. Contact the hiring agency for specific benefits information.
For more information on the application process and requirements, please refer to the official job announcement.
