Federal Air Marshal (AFSD-LE)

• USAJOBS pay evidence (raw source values; no currency or annual rate inferred)
• Remuneration 1: minimum: 129258; maximum: 168040; rate interval: PA; description as provided: Per Year
• Pay plan 1: code: SV
• Low grade: J
• High grade: J
• Agency: Transportation Security Administration

To qualify for the AFSD-LE SV-J Pay Band you must meet the qualification requirements outlined below: Be serving as a current, credentialed TSA LE/FAMS 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/FAMS 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.

Conditions of Employment MOBILITY AGREEMENT: Individuals selected for this position must sign a mobility agreement as a condition of employment. SECURITY CLEARANCE: 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 an

Job summary

The primary purpose of this Federal Air Marshal (FAM), Assistant Federal Security Director for Law Enforcement (AFSD-LE) position is to establish and maintain liaison with various law enforcement authorities on behalf of TSA, and coordinates activities with these entities within the transportation security domain in their area of responsibility. The AFSD-LE receives direction and guidance from the FSD but reports to the LE/FAMS field office SAC for personnel and law enforcement matters.

Major duties

- The position is located at Sioux Falls Regional Airport (FSD) in Sioux Falls, SD and reports to the Minneapolis Field Office, in the Field Operations Division (FOD), Federal Air Marshal Service (FAMS), Law Enforcement (LE), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The 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 non-supervisory Federal Air Marshal Assistant Federal Security Director for Law Enforcement (AFSD-LE), the incumbent will perform the following duties: 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.

Requirements

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. Additional Conditions of Employment in

Qualifications

Section. 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.

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. 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.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated based on a comparison of the position requirements against the quality and extent of the experience and/or related education as reflected in your resume and supporting documentation. You are encouraged to ensure work experiences clearly show possession of the competencies required for this position. Additionally, a structured interview process will be utilized to evaluate candidates' technical and professional expertise as it pertains to the specific requirements outlined in this announcement.

This interview measures the specialized knowledge and skills that are critical for successful performance in this position. Interview scores are valid for six months for relevant vacancies. A new interview is required after expiration.

Investigative Skills, Law Enforcement Proficiency, Oral Communication, Partnering, and Written Communication Candidates will be rated and ranked using Category Grouping procedures. Under Category Grouping, candidates will be rated and ranked into one of three categories: Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies as determined by the job analysis. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies as determined by the job analysis.

Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies as determined by the job analysis. If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume.

Investigative Skills Law Enforcement Proficiency Oral Communication Partnering Written Communication Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

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• Control number: 892738800
• Announcement number: LE-FAMS-26-FSD-13093608-I
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• Publication date: 2026-11-13T12:43:25.8300
• Applications open: 2026-11-13T12:43:25.8300
• Applications close: 2026-11-23T23:59:59.9970
• Posting display ends: 2026-11-23T23:59:59.9970
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