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Assistant Federal Security Director for Screening
Transportation Security Administration · Posted 7 days ago
On-site Atlanta, GA $156K – $203K Apply by Sep 22, 2026 General Inspection, Investigation, Enforcement, And Compliance Series ENFJ Operations
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The Assistant Federal Security Director - Screening (AFSD-S) in support of the Federal Security Director (FSD), is responsible for mitigating threats against aviation and other transportation sectors by providing leadership and direction to TSA personnel engaged in screening operations.
What You'll Do
- →The Assistant Federal Security Director - Screening (AFDS-S) in located in Domestic Aviation Operations, Security Operations.
- →Duties include: Mitigate threats against aviation and other transportation sectors by providing leadership and direction to TSA personnel engaged in screening operations.
- →Serve as principal advisor to the Federal Security Director (FSD) on all operational matters.
- →Develop, plan, coordinate, and implement policy that supports screening operations, customer service, and stakeholder programs.
- →Implement and measure performance of screening standards and security programs.
- →Provide oversight of passengers, baggage, air cargo security screening operations, airport security risk assessments, security technology implementation, preventative maintenance, crisis management, communications network protection, and other related programs as directed by the FSD.
- →Facilitate and communicate the receipt, utilization, and delivery of intelligence information, incident reports, and other appropriate information to the workforce.
- →Identify intelligence resources for use by staff to strengthen security posture.
- →Participate in briefings concerning classified information.
- →Model and work with leadership team to develop and maintain workforce command presence and professional appearance.
- →Create and lead a collaborative culture that encourages engagement and networking.
- →Leverage shared expertise at all levels to mitigate security threats.
- →Evaluate threat mitigation strategies and tactics using risk assessment concepts and tools, including "threat, vulnerability, and consequence".
- →Determine effectiveness and recommend adjustments as needed.
Requirements
- ✓You must possess U.S.
- ✓Citizenship or be a U.S.
- ✓You must have reached the minimum age (18) at the time of application.
- ✓You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
- ✓Selective Service registration is required.
- ✓Disclosure of your financial information is required.
- ✓You must be available to work various shifts and overtime as needed.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment drug screening AND random drug/alcohol testing.
- ✓You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
- ✓Supervisory/Managerial Probationary Period Requirements: Unless previously completed, you must satisfactorily complete a one-year supervisory probationary period to continue in this supervisory/managerial position.
- ✓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.
- ✓Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
- ✓You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement.
- ✓Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S.
Benefits
- ★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 DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave 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.
- ★Employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location - 240 hours, foreign duty location - 360 hours, or TSES position - 720 hours).
- ★TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.
Personality Fit
This role is commonly a great fit for these MBTI types:
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