Supervisory Federal Air Marshal- AFSD-LE (Lateral)

About the role

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 airport.

The AFSD-LE reports to Supervisory Federal Air Marshal the in Charge (SAC) having jurisdiction over the airport where the AFSD-LE is assigned.

What you will do

• The position is located at the Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA and reports to the Los Angeles 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).
• 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 through effective risk-based strategic deployment of Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) and other LE 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 to include: 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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

Candidates who accurately completed the applicant questionnaire; submitted the required resume and Accomplishment Record; and met the eligibility requirements for the position will be referred to the Selecting Official for consideration.

FAM J-Band Prep Manual: Manual 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. You may preview the questions for this vacancy here: ***

Documents you must provide

• The following documents are required and must be provided with your application.
• Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration.
• Documentation is needed to verify the eligibilities you are claiming.
• NOTE: Your resume must clearly demonstrate how you meet this requirement; otherwise, you will be deemed ineligible.
• Additionally, copying and pasting information from the announcement into your resume will not adequately convey your qualifications.
• All applicants are required to submit a resume.
• Limit your resume to no more than two pages.
• The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
• Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including month and year) for work experience.
• Number of hours worked in a position (i.e., full-time or part-time).
• If part-time, (i.e., less than 40 hours per week) state the total number of hours worked per week.
• If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your performance level for federal civilian positions (i.e., band or grade).
• If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
• Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate content, classified information, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc. on your resume.
• Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged.
• FAM Resume Builder Tip Sheet: Tip Sheet Please reference the FAMS homepage, J Band Promotion Process SharePoint page in order to access the required Accomplishment Record (AR).
• In order to access this site, you must use your government furnished laptop or tablet.
• Accomplishment Record: The Accomplishment Record is a systematic procedure used to collect information about applicants' training, education, experience, and past achievements related to critical job competencies needed upon entry for the Supervisory Federal Air Marshal position.
• Applicants will be asked to submit information on personal accomplishments to best illustrate their proficiency on critical job competencies.
• Accomplishment Record link. ***Note: There is an updated Accomplishment Record and the name of the file is "Supervisory J Band - ACCOMPLISHMENT RECORD_8.4.2026" and it is located on the Supervisory J Band Promotion Process SharePoint Page in the "Please see the following documents for more information about the Process" section.*** TSA Current Employees- Strongly encouraged to submit the most recent non-Award SF-50, at the time of application, to support eligibility for Status consideration.
• TSA employees who do not submit the SF-50 with the application must document their current TSA position in their resume and may be required to provide the SF-50 document during the selection process.
• TSA employees may obtain a copy of their most recent non-Award SF-50 at ***
• TSA Displaced Employees- If you indicate eligibility for this priority consideration and exemption from Area of Consideration restrictions, you must submit a copy of the official notification that supports this eligibility at the time of application.
• Law Enforcement SF-50 - Applicants age 37 or over, or those who will reach age 37 at any time during the process up to entry on duty must submit proof of a Federal civilian law enforcement position covered by Federal civilian law enforcement retirement provisions.
• (NOTE: Preference eligible veterans are permitted a waiver allowing for entry on duty prior to their 40th birthday).
• Current TSA employees are required to submit a Law Enforcement SF-50 to support eligibility regarding the age qualification.
• Detail Documentation - Eligible applicants who wish to qualify for this position based upon experience obtained while serving on a detail with TSA must submit signed copies of the corresponding TSA form 1160, Terms And Conditions For Temporary Internal Assignment -Detail, or an SF-52, Request for Personnel Action, as supporting documentation along with their application otherwise the experience cannot be credited.
• If you do not submit required documentation described in this job opportunity announcement, your application will be deemed incomplete, and you will be ineligible for further consideration for this vacancy.

What to expect next

If needed, applicants may request a religious accommodation as part of the hiring process from the designated contact noted in the vacancy announcement (for contact information please see 'Agency Contact Information' listed within the 'How to Apply' section of this job announcement).

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (***), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: ***

Additional information

This position is covered by the Federal Law Enforcement Retirement System, and the employee is eligible for 25% Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP).

Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions: TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP/ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies.

Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at: *** ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.

DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an OF-306, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence. More than one position may be filled from this announcement. If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement.

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.