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Position Title
Federal Air Marshal
Agency
Transportation Security Administration
Announcement Number
FAM-24-565636-12449003-P Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, June 26, 2024 to Tuesday, July 2, 2024
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
1. This position has an age requirement. Enter or select your date of birth. (limit characters)
2. Enter the number of MONTHS of Federal service experience you have attained as a firefighter, law enforcement or air traffic controller. (limit characters)
3. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
4. Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.

Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?

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5. Are you a Transportation Security Administration (TSA) Displaced Employee?  To be eligible you must meet one or more of the following:
  • A current (OR former) employee of the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) who will be (OR has been) separated through TSA involuntary workforce reduction (IWR) procedures AND I am eligible to be considered for TSA positions for all areas of consideration, for up to one year after the effective date of my involuntary separation; 
  • A former TSA Transportation Security Officer (TSO) eligible for rehiring priority under the Priority Employment Program (PEP);
  • An applicant for a Transportation Security Officer (TSO) position who has had my enter-on-duty (EOD) date delayed or offer rescinded due to a workforce reduction or anticipated reduction eligible for priority consideration under the Priority Employment Program (PEP).
If you indicate eligibility for priority consideration and exemption from Area of Consideration restrictions, you must submit a copy of the official notification that supports the eligibility at the time of application.
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Preferences
Locations offered are based on operational and mission requirements as determined by LE/FAMS. Applicants are strongly encouraged to select at least two duty location preferences. The "Location Negotiable After Selection" option indicates a willingness to go to any FAMS Field Office that meets the Agency's need. (limit characters)
1. Select the location(s) you want to be considered for. You must choose at least one location. You may only select up to 5 location(s). (limit characters)
2. Referred applicants may be shared with other locations within TSA. Do you authorize the sharing of your name and application materials with other locations? If you respond "No", your name and application materials may only be shared for the position and locations on this announcement. (limit characters)
How did you hear about this opportunity?
1. Please let us know how you heard about this opportunity. (limit characters)
Suitability and Conditions of Employment
1. Please indicate whether or not you have been convicted* of any of the offenses listed within the past 10 years. (Note: By responding "Yes" to any of these, you will be removed from consideration for this position.)

*You have a conviction if you plead no contest (nolo contendere), plead guilty, were found guilty, or found not guilty by reason of insanity, to any of the listed disqualifying offenses. The only exceptions are if your guilty plea or conviction has been reversed on appeal, your conviction has been expunged, or you have been pardoned.
  1. Forgery of certificates, false marking of aircraft, and other aircraft registration violations.
  2. Interference with air navigation.
  3. Improper transportation of hazardous material.
  4. Aircraft piracy.
  5. Interference with flight crew members or flight attendants.
  6. Commission of certain crimes aboard aircraft in flight.
  7. Carrying a weapon or explosive aboard aircraft.
  8. Conveying false information and threats.
  9. Aircraft piracy outside the special aircraft jurisdiction of the United States.
  10. Lighting violation involving transporting controlled substances. Essentially, this means that if you have been convicted of transporting illegal drugs in a plane without activating the navigation or anti-collision lights you are disqualified.
  11. Unlawful entry into an aircraft area that serves air carriers or foreign air carriers contrary to established security requirements.
  12. Destruction of an aircraft or either a domestic or international aircraft facility. It is a federal crime to use any device, substance or weapon, to intentionally perform an act of violence against any person at an airport or to destroy or seriously damage the facilities of such an airport.
  13. Murder.
  14. Assault with intent to murder.
  15. Espionage.
  16. Sedition (inciting insurrection against lawful authority).
  17. Kidnapping or hostage taking.
  18. Treason.
  19. Rape or aggravated sexual abuse.
  20. Unlawful possession, use, sale, distribution, or manufacture of an explosive or weapon.
  21. Extortion.
  22. Armed or felony armed robbery.
  23. Distribution of, or intent to distribute a controlled substance.
  24. Felony arson.
  25. Felony involving a threat.
  26. Felony involving willful destruction of property.
  27. Felony involving importation or manufacture of a controlled substance.
  28. Felony involving burglary.
  29. Felony involving theft.
  30. Felony involving dishonesty, fraud, or misrepresentation.
  31. Felony involving possession or distribution of stolen property.
  32. Felony involving aggravated assault.
  33. Felony involving bribery.
  34. Felony involving illegal possession of a controlled substance punishable by a maximum term of imprisonment of more than 1 year, or any other crime classified as a felony that the Under Secretary determines indicates a propensity for placing contraband aboard an aircraft in return for money.
  35. Violence at international airports.
  36. Conspiracy or attempt to commit any of the criminal acts listed above.
  37. Interference with security screening personnel.
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All the information you provide may be verified by a review of the work experience and/or education as shown on your application form, by checking references and through other means, such as the interview process. Any exaggeration of your experience, false statements, or attempts to conceal information may be grounds for not hiring you, or for firing you after you begin work. (limit characters)
2. Does the TSA employ any of your relatives? (limit characters)
Please respond whether or not you have been separated (e.g., terminated, removed, or resigned while a proposed termination or removal was pending) from TSA for any of the following reasons within the last three years.

Note: By responding "Yes" to any of these, you will be removed from consideration for this position
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3. Were you separated due to unacceptable performance? (limit characters)
4. Were you separated due to misconduct? (limit characters)
5. Were you separated due to receiving a negative suitability determination from the Personnel Security Division? (limit characters)
6. Did you resign after receiving a proposed removal letter? (limit characters)
Resume Requirements
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I understand that my Resume must include the following or I may be found ineligible for consideration:

  1. Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including month and year) for work experience
  2. 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
  3. Performance level for federal civilian positions (i.e. band or grade)
Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged.
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Field Office Assessment (FOA)
1. If you progress to the Field Office Assessment (FOA) step, please select an office location to attend and take your FOA. (limit characters)
FAMS Optional Questions
1. What is your highest level of education? (limit characters)
2. If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please describe the level of education. If you did not answer other, please put "N/A". (limit 250 characters)
3. What was your area(s) of study? Check all that apply. (limit characters)
4. Do you have any previous professional Law Enforcement experience? (limit characters)
5. How many years of previous professional Law Enforcement experience do you have? (limit characters)
6. What type of Law Enforcement experience do you possess? Check all that apply. (limit characters)
7. If you answered "Other" to the previous question, please describe what type of Law Enforcement experience you possess. Otherwise, answer "N/A". (limit 250 characters)
FAMS Conditions of Employment (COEs)
1. I agree to undergo a comprehensive background investigation. The background investigation will include a check of my credit history and criminal record, a polygraph, interviews with prior employers, and contacts with references, co-workers, and personal associates including family members and friends. I understand that I may be disqualified from consideration based on information obtained during this background investigation. (limit characters)
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I understand that if I am selected as a Federal Air Marshal that, upon Entry-on-Duty, I must be available to attend a 22 week training course, the first 13 weeks of which will require me to reside in Artesia, New Mexico or Glynco, GA and the second 9 weeks of which will require me to reside in Atlantic City, New Jersey.

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3. I agree to sign a Mobility Agreement if I am selected as a Federal Air Marshal. I understand that signing a mobility agreement means that I may be assigned to any location over which the FAMS has jurisdiction, either US or worldwide, throughout my tenure. (limit characters)
4. I understand that if selected as a Federal Air Marshal I will be required to travel constantly. I understand that constant travel means that I will be required to travel while on duty and that I will be required to have multiple overnight stays in the US and worldwide. (limit characters)
5. I agree to be available for permanent or long-term temporary (e.g., 30 days, 90 days, 120 days, etc.) assignments in any US or international location in which the Federal Air Marshal Service operates. (limit characters)
6. I understand that Federal Air Marshals are subject to changing shifts and assignments based on the needs of the Federal Air Marshal Service. I further understand that flexible schedules are not available. I agree to perform the duties assigned to me and work the hours assigned to me. (limit characters)
7. I understand that the workday of a Federal Air Marshal is often longer than 8-hours and includes holidays and weekends. I agree that I will work extended hours, holidays or an irregular schedule as assigned. (limit characters)
8. I understand that Federal Air Marshals are often required to travel to areas or locations that may be dangerous or present health hazards. I agree to travel to these types of locations as assigned. (limit characters)
9. I understand that as a Federal Air Marshal I will be required to carry a firearm (i.e., handgun) as part of my regular routine and that I may be required to use this firearm in a variety of situations that present a threat of serious harm to myself and/or to others. (limit characters)
10. I understand that as a Federal Air Marshal I may be required to engage in strenuous and potentially dangerous duties that include, but are not limited to, the use of defensive tactics. (limit characters)
11. I understand that as a Federal Air Marshal I may be required to use deadly force. (limit characters)
12. I understand that if I am selected, I will be required to attend and successfully complete all training. This training may include but is not limited to physical fitness and nutrition, academic training such as training on laws, policies, and law enforcement related training such as firearms and firearms qualification, defensive tactics, arrest and apprehension techniques. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Please answer all of the questions listed below. Errors or omissions may affect your consideration for employment. Remember that your experience is subject to verification. Your responses to these statements will be scored and the score you receive will be used as a measure of the degree to which your background matches the qualifications and competencies required for this job. In responding to these questions, you should carefully consider each of these statements and choose the response that best matches your experience level. Your resume must support your self-ratings. Please read response options carefully as response options may have changed. PLEASE NOTE: Your self-ratings will be reviewed. If, after reviewing your resume and any supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have rated yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your category placement may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. SV-G (GS-05/07/09): Do you possess 3 years of general work experience, one year of which is equivalent to the SV-F OR GS-4 in the Federal service or equivalent in the private sector which shows the ability to analyze problems, gather data, and recognize solutions; plan and organize work; communicate effectively orally and in writing; OR do you possess a bachelor's or higher-level degree from an accredited college or university in any field; OR a combination of education and experience as outlined in the vacancy announcement? (limit characters)
2. Influencing or persuading others over whom I have no direct authority.
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3. Handling difficult interpersonal situations, such as resolving conflict or providing unwanted or negative feedback.
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4. Initiating, establishing, and maintaining positive working relationships with individuals with a variety of different backgrounds and characteristics (e.g., age, race, gender, education-level, etc.).
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5. Please indicate where in your resume (e.g., position title, work experience, education, etc.) your ratings for the above questions can be verified. The information you provide in the text box below will only be used to help reviewers find verifying information in your resume. The information you provide in the text box will not be evaluated or rated.
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6. Analyzing information (e.g., situations, data, etc.) to identify problems, inconsistencies, or trends.
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7. Identifying and assessing the risks and benefits of alternative solutions to a problem.
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8. Taking action in urgent or critical situations even if information is incomplete or limited.
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9. Making difficult decisions that may produce unpleasant consequences.
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10. Please indicate where in your resume (e.g., position title, work experience, education, etc.) your ratings for the above questions can be verified. The information you provide in the text box below will only be used to help reviewers find verifying information in your resume. The information you provide in the text box will not be evaluated or rated.
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11. Handling highly stressful or difficult situations (e.g., tight deadlines, hostile or difficult individuals, emergencies, etc.).
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12. Persisting to achieve goals or objectives even under conditions of adversity.
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13. Maintaining composure under pressure.
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14. Please indicate where in your resume (e.g., position title, work experience, education, etc.) your ratings for the above questions can be verified. The information you provide in the text box below will only be used to help reviewers find verifying information in your resume. The information you provide in the text box will not be evaluated or rated.
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15. Setting goals and establishing priorities.
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16. Monitoring the success of actions or solutions.
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17. Learning from unsuccessful solutions or actions and using this information constructively.
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18. Please indicate where in your resume (e.g., position title, work experience, education, etc.) your ratings for the above questions can be verified. The information you provide in the text box below will only be used to help reviewers find verifying information in your resume. The information you provide in the text box will not be evaluated or rated.
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19. From the following statements, identify the highest level of problem-solving activity that you have performed.
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20. From the following list of responses, indicate all the approaches you have successfully used to analyze and evaluate new information to make a decision.
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21. Overcoming obstacles to successfully implement a chosen solution.
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22. Please indicate where in your resume (e.g., position title, work experience, education, etc.) your ratings for the above questions can be verified. The information you provide in the text box below will only be used to help reviewers find verifying information in your resume. The information you provide in the text box will not be evaluated or rated.
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23. Which of the following responses best describes your experience working in environments where immediate and unpredictable circumstances necessitated an operational change?
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24. Which of the following responses best describes your highest level of experience responding to emergencies or incidents?
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25. What types of tasks have required you to shift from one task/ objective to another based on new information gathered onsite?
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26. Please indicate where in your resume (e.g., position title, work experience, education, etc.) your ratings for the above questions can be verified. The information you provide in the text box below will only be used to help reviewers find verifying information in your resume. The information you provide in the text box will not be evaluated or rated.
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