Total 28 Legal / Public / Security job vacancies in La Tuna, Texas

• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, and enhancement of Information Systems Security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Act as primary point of contact for selected areas (automation and information) of security for the Network Enterprise Center - Fort Cavazos.
• Develop, interpret, evaluate, and implement IA policies and procedures and establishes an operational framework for security programs for the installation to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Prepare and conduct risk and vulnerability assessments for IT system accreditation.
• Perform security inspections, as required (e.g., automation, physical, and operational) and prepares reports which include findings and recommendations for correction of deficiencies.
• Serve as the point of contact for all aspects of Information Assurance, e.g., personnel, physical, communications, hardware, software, and procedural.

• Ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, and enhancement of Information Systems Security programs, policies, procedures, and tools.
• Act as primary point of contact for selected areas (automation and information) of security for the Network Enterprise Center - Fort Cavazos.
• Develop, interpret, evaluate, and implement IA policies and procedures and establishes an operational framework for security programs for the installation to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
• Prepare and conduct risk and vulnerability assessments for IT system accreditation.
• Perform security inspections, as required (e.g., automation, physical, and operational) and prepares reports which include findings and recommendations for correction of deficiencies.
• Serve as the point of contact for all aspects of Information Assurance, e.g., personnel, physical, communications, hardware, software, and procedural.

As an Accountant, your typical work assignments may include:

• Providing liaison support between the Headquarters (HQ) and Division customers on various ongoing and emerging initiatives.
• Analyzing and evaluating relationships between financial and accounting operating programs and the financial state of the organization. Recommending and revising annual and supplemental funding requests.
• Reviewing accounting records and program funds for compliance and accuracy.
• Monitoring transactions flowing through DEA's financial management system, and ensure personnel are accurately processing, supporting, and posting financial data.
• Providing proactive and timely coordination of year-end closeout process to DEA and customers in the Area of Responsibility.

Major duties and responsibilities include:

• Plans, assigns and explains work requirements to subordinates for new or changed programs and the functions, goals, processes, skills, and needs
• Hears and resolves grievances and employee complaints, reviews serious disciplinary cases
• Ensures police staff are properly trained to operate a variety of equipment and/or security systems
• Interprets security policies and procedures and provides guidance to senior facility leadership, other service chiefs, program managers, and others within the medical center's catchment area
• Keeps facility leadership informed regarding program successes and vulnerabilities
• Collaborates with leaders to address concerns, resolve program issues and resource needs
• Serves as designated liaison, subject matter expert and consultant with federal law enforcement agencies such as the Office of the Inspector General-Criminal Investigation Division (OIG-CID), FBI, DEA, ATF, Secret Service, state and local law enforcement agencies, etc.
• Assists in the development and modification of new Veteran-specific policies and procedures with focus on improving relationships between Veterans and Police
• Responsible for the protection of the civil rights of all individuals while on VA controlled property
• Assists with developing and implementing procedures for the detention or arrest of individuals suspected of violations committed against criminal laws
• Plans, directs, and updates the crime prevention program and exercises direction and control of investigations into criminal activities
• Manages the procurement and accountability of equipment and firearms used
• Performs related duties as required.

This Program Specialist (Armorer) position is located in the Aviation Programs Branch (APB), Executive Assistant Administrator's Office (EAA), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a central point of contact for providing guidance to students and training staff on all aspects of firearms repair, preventive maintenance, functional testing, and safe operation.
• Collaborates closely with manufacturers and vendors to ensure students and training staff receive up to date technical guidance.
• Responsible for assessing and evaluating firearm performance data, diagnosing issues, and ensuring all weapons are serviced correctly. Organizes and directs firearm warranty issues.
• Responsible for inventory control of all weapons; ordering, inventorying, and storing supplies and safety equipment; and maintaining accurate records.
• Uses a variety of office software packages to maintain and update information on program operations. Develops and produces reports as needed.

• Knowledge of small arms operations, repair, and maintenance procedures with a specific concentration on the Glock pistols to include the G19 Generation 5 semi-automatic pistol.
• Knowledge of small arms ammunition, operation, failures, identifying defects, and inventory management with a specific concentration on 9mm pistol ammunition.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability utilizing a variety of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to update/maintain automated records and systems; and ability to develop and produce various reports.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

This Program Specialist (Armorer) position is located in the Aviation Programs Branch (APB), Executive Assistant Administrator's Office (EAA), Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service (LE/FAMS), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Serves as a central point of contact for providing guidance to students and training staff on all aspects of firearms repair, preventive maintenance, functional testing, and safe operation.
• Collaborates closely with manufacturers and vendors to ensure students and training staff receive up to date technical guidance.
• Responsible for assessing and evaluating firearm performance data, diagnosing issues, and ensuring all weapons are serviced correctly. Organizes and directs firearm warranty issues.
• Responsible for inventory control of all weapons; ordering, inventorying, and storing supplies and safety equipment; and maintaining accurate records.
• Uses a variety of office software packages to maintain and update information on program operations. Develops and produces reports as needed.

• Knowledge of small arms operations, repair, and maintenance procedures with a specific concentration on the Glock pistols to include the G19 Generation 5 semi-automatic pistol.
• Knowledge of small arms ammunition, operation, failures, identifying defects, and inventory management with a specific concentration on 9mm pistol ammunition.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing.
• Ability utilizing a variety of Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; ability to update/maintain automated records and systems; and ability to develop and produce various reports.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.

This Lead Transportation Security Officer position is located at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Lead Transportation Security Officer (LTSO), you will be responsible for leading at least three full-performance level Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and, as assigned, trainee and apprentice level TSOs. As an LTSO, you will identify, distribute, and balance workloads and tasks among employees in accordance with established workflow and skill level. You will make adjustments to accomplish the workload in accordance with established priorities. Duties include but are not limited to:

• Providing input to supervisors and managers concerning a variety of human resources matters including, but not limited to, employee performance, promotions, reassignments, awards, etc.
• Implementing security screening procedures in accordance with TSA objectives and directives.
• Assisting with investigations of incidents, and preparing incident reports or other documents that convey required information.
• Responding to breaches of security and emergency situations.
• Training team members, monitoring and reporting on the status and progress of work, and representing the team in communications with the supervisor or manager for the purpose of obtaining resources (e.g., computer hardware and software, etc.).

FEMA is seeking candidates with experience in delivering Public Assistance grant funding.

What will I do in this position if hired?

In this Local Hire (Public Assistance Program Delivery Manager) position, you will report to the Public Assistance Program Delivery Task Force Lead and serve as the primary point of contact for the applicant.

Typical assignments include:

• Tracking and communicating the progress of all projects through the entire program delivery model in coordination with the Applicant.
• Engaging program offices as soon as potential opportunities or concerns arise.
• Discussing potential Hazard Mitigation opportunities with the Applicant.
• Hosting key information meetings ensuring recovery priorities and program eligibility requirements are communicated.
• Gathering all required documentation to enable FEMA to write grants so the applicant can be returned to their Pre-Disaster condition as soon as possible.
• Facilitating the delivery of Public Assistance grant funding on behalf of Applicants; this includes (but is not limited to) developing the list of damaged sites, scheduling site inspections, summarizing applicant damages, and coordinating requests for information and questions.
• Working with the applicants to resolve their program related needs ensuring projects are processed as efficiently and expeditiously as possible.

What else do I need to know?

This announcement is for a position as a FEMA Local Hire. Local Hire employees help FEMA respond to, recover from and mitigate hazards by performing a variety of emergency management functions which are not limited to disaster survivor assistance, conducting and verifying damage assessments, and providing administrative, financial and logistical support.

Local Hires are Temporary Positions. The Local Hire Program is an appointment type granted under the Robert T. Stafford Disaster Relief and Emergency Assistance Act, Section 306 (b), which authorizes FEMA to appoint such temporary employees as necessary to accomplish work authorized under the Act. Appointments under this authority within FEMA are made to the excepted service and are nonpermanent in nature. A local hire's term of employment is 120 days. Local Hire appointments may be extended, in 120-day increments, based on the needs of the disaster.

FEMA is committed to ensuring that its workforce reflect the diversity of the nation. At FEMA, our workforce includes the many identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, ages, cultures, and beliefs of the people it serves. To learn about the ongoing diversity and inclusion efforts, reasonable accommodation process, and the FEMA Core Values, please visit?www.fema.gov.

This Program Manager position is located at Enterprise Support (ES), Training and Development (T&D), Canine Training Center, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Program Manager, you will perform the following duties:

• Oversees and initiates strategic planning to position the canine program for ongoing growth and effectiveness, communicates the program's vision to both internal and external stakeholders and Congress. Sets overall priorities, goals and objectives and evaluates the program's success in meeting such objectives. Monitors and evaluates performance of organizational sections, managers and staff. Defines staff and resource requirements and participates in planning efforts across organizational units.
• Conducts initial and recurrent training, as well as annual certifications, for over 1,000 canine teams deployed across the country; provides standards, training, and quality assurance for Regional Canine Training Instructors.
• Leads TSA's relationship with Military Working Dog program, co-located with TSA's program at Lackland Air Force Base; this includes directing staff to ensure proper veterinarian and other care for canines, budgeting, planning and executing facilities expansion strategies, and collaborating with explosives detection canine capabilities.
• Provides numerous briefings to the TSA Administrator and represents TSA before Congressional Committees on issues relating to procurement, training, and deployment of teams.
• Ensures adequate resources are procured, trained, deployed, and evaluated to meet the current multi-modal security requirements; includes but is not limited to adequate training facilities and equipment for all assigned personnel.

This Program Manager position is located at Enterprise Support (ES), Training and Development (T&D), Canine Training Center,, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Oversees and initiates strategic planning to position the canine program for ongoing growth and effectiveness, communicates the program's vision to both internal and external stakeholders and Congress. Sets overall priorities, goals and objectives and evaluates the program's success in meeting such objectives. Monitors and evaluates performance of organizational sections, managers and staff. Defines staff and resource requirements and participates in planning efforts across organizational units.
• Conducts initial and recurrent training, as well as annual certifications, for over 1,000 canine teams deployed across the country; provides standards, training, and quality assurance for Regional Canine Training Instructors.
• Leads TSA's relationship with Military Working Dog program, co-located with TSA's program at Lackland Air Force Base; this includes directing staff to ensure proper veterinarian and other care for canines, budgeting, planning and executing facilities expansion strategies, and collaborating with explosives detection canine capabilities.
• Provides numerous briefings to the TSA Administrator and represents TSA before Congressional Committees on issues relating to procurement, training, and deployment of teams.
• Ensures adequate resources are procured, trained, deployed, and evaluated to meet the current multi-modal security requirements; includes but is not limited to adequate training facilities and equipment for all assigned personnel.

This Supervisory Transportation Security Officer position is located at Easterwood Airport (CLL), Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). As a Supervisory Transportation Security Officer (STSO), you will be responsible for mitigating actual and potential threats against civil aviation and other transportation modes. You will also perform and supervise in your area of specialty, which may include Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and Lead Transportation Security Officers (LTSOs) in the performance of all security functions related to the screening of people, property, and cargo through the use and application of procedures, techniques, and technology. In addition, you will make independent, security-based decisions using intelligence, critical thinking, experience, observation, and passenger engagement. Typical duties include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting and supervising subordinate employees in conducting pre-board security screening of persons, their carry-on and checked baggage/cargo.
• Overseeing screening checkpoint(s) and/or baggage screening operations on a day-to-day basis to include equipment, personnel, and the scheduling and rotation of personnel.
• Participating in the development of new policies and procedures, and recommending changes in policy and procedures based on observation of work, as required.
• Participating in the development of strategic planning initiatives, workforce planning, succession planning initiatives, and other reports and documents for TSA and superiors.
• Engaging in continuous development of critical thinking skills necessary to mitigate security threats by identifying, evaluating, and applying appropriate situational options and approaches.
• Preparing various types of communications such as morning briefings, checkpoint logs, reports, and documents that are germane to the work performed.
• Developing incident information and reports for Law Enforcement Officers (LEOs) and superiors.
• Serving as a member of the National Screening Force.

• Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the Security Forces Squadron.
• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represents the Security Forces Squadron with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
• Makes comprehensive assessments and evaluations of the unit's goals/objectives which provide a basis for long- range planning to enhance the management support capabilities of the Security Forces Squadron.

• Trains or arranges for the training of force members in unit methods and technical procedures.
• Monitors and reports to management on the status and progress of work.
• Performs advanced and specialized tactical response to resolve critical issues.
• Patrols on foot or in a vehicle to secure designated areas.
• Prevents or detect acts of violence.
• Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques, and provides on-the-job training to new employees in accordance with established procedures
• Responds to breaches in physical security controls.
• Detains violators and turn them over to federal, state, or local law enforcement personnel.
• Assists in the dispatch of personnel and equipment to emergency situations.
• Composes and submits reports involving persons suspected of unusual or criminal activity.
• Renders first aid in emergency situations.

• Inspecting contractors operations to determine compliance with contract requirements.
• Establishing and maintaining horizontal and vertical control for construction contracts.
• Meeting with other district elements to assist in recommending solutions to engineering and management problems relating to acquisition of real estate rights-of-way, pipeline easements, setting soil boring locations.
• Utilize basic and advanced skills for use of land and hydrographic survey software and data collection hardware for the purpose of obtaining field data and producing work in final form.
• Using Global Positioning System (GPS) hardware and software to perform static and RTK surveys and when possible to layout and control construction, provide reference points, and lines for subsequent related work.
• Assisting project engineers in developing scopes of work, preparing Government estimates and technical specifications, and supervision and administration of contract survey work.

This position will serve as a Senior Police Officer at the VA Texas Valley Coastal Bend VA Medical Center in McAllen, Texas (McAllen VA Clinic). The Police Officer will perform a full range of police duties by following and executing rules, regulations, or procedures covering law and rules enforcement, physical and personal security operations, patrol duties, control desk duty, coordination with local courts, and/or crime prevention activities for the local jurisdiction.

Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Protects the civil rights of all individuals on VA controlled property;
• Prevents, detect and investigate crimes;
• Patrols assigned areas on foot or by motor vehicle;
• Subdues persons causing disturbance or who threaten harm to themselves or others;
• Follows rules/procedures concerning search and seizure of evidence and contraband;
• Takes charge of significant and catastrophic events;
• Conducts investigations, apprehensions, and detention;
• Obtains search and arrest warrants;
• Arrests violators;
• Uses independent judgment in cases where policy is not clear;
• Provides basic first aid and CPR prior to arrival of emergency medical personnel;
• Prepares report of activities and events that occurred during shift;
• Performs traffic control; and
• Assists citizens in emergency situations;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.