TSA Administrative and Law Enforcement Careers

Travel Security Careers; Cottonwood (ID); On-site; USD 28,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Cottonwood, CA seeks an experienced Program Assistant to provide administrative and program support to managers and staff. The role involves coordinating daily office activities, preparing reports, and maintaining records, with emphasis on accuracy and compliance.

The position is full-time, US citizens preferred, with opportunities to contribute to various program areas and engage in payroll, HR, and scheduling tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• Background in administrative support or program coordination.
• Experience with reports, spreadsheets, and presentations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines with accuracy.
• Knowledge of records management and office procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and program support to TSA managers and employees.
• Coordinate daily office activities, projects and assignments.
• Compile, organize, track and analyze program information.
• Maintain electronic records, spreadsheets, reports and files.
• Prepare correspondence, meeting materials, reports and communications.
• Schedule meetings, manage calendars and deadlines.
• Assist with payroll, timekeeping, finance, HR, or scheduling.
• Monitor program metrics and identify discrepancies.
• Research files, records, policies and electronic systems.
• Support new office procedures and administrative systems.
• Communicate with employees, managers, timekeepers, financial staff and external contacts.
• Review administrative work for accuracy and compliance.

Skills

Organization

Written communication

Data entry

Microsoft Office

Records management

Calendar coordination

Customer service

Discretion

Job description

Position Details

* Location: Cottonwood, CA* Employer: Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security* Pay: $20.00 - $45.00* Pay Band: SV-F* Appointment Type: Fulltime

What You May Do

• Provide administrative and program support to TSA managers and employees
• Help coordinate daily office activities, projects, and operational assignments
• Compile, organize, track, and analyze program information
• Maintain electronic records, spreadsheets, reports, and administrative files
• Prepare correspondence, meeting materials, reports, and internal communications
• Schedule meetings, maintain calendars, and track deadlines or action items
• Assist with finance, human resources, scheduling, payroll, or other assigned program areas
• Monitor program metrics and help identify incomplete or inconsistent information
• Research files, records, policies, and electronic systems
• Support the implementation of new office procedures and administrative systems
• Communicate with employees, managers, timekeepers, financial staff, and external contacts
• Review administrative work for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established procedures

Experience Requirements

Applicants generally need specialized experience at the level stated in the official announcement. Relevant experience may include:

• Providing administrative or program support in a busy office
• Preparing reports, correspondence, spreadsheets, or presentations
• Tracking deadlines, assignments, records, or performance information
• Researching information in files, databases, and electronic systems
• Monitoring program metrics and identifying discrepancies
• Supporting payroll, timekeeping, finance, human resources, or scheduling functions
• Making recommendations based on administrative findings or reports
• Using office software to organize information and support multiple assignments

Education Requirements

A specific college degree may not be required when qualification is based entirely on specialized experience. If the announcement permits education to satisfy any part of the qualification requirement, applicants may need to provide transcripts from an accredited institution.Use the exact education and experience requirements from the official vacancy rather than adding a general degree requirement.

Skills That Can Help You Succeed

• Organization and attention to detail
• Written and verbal communication
• Data entry, tracking, and basic analysis
• Microsoft Office or comparable workplace software
• Records and document management
• Calendar, meeting, and deadline coordination
• Customer service and professional communication
• Ability to manage several assignments without losing accuracy
• Discretion when handling sensitive employee or operational information

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must successfully complete the required background investigation
• Selective Service registration may be required
• Must meet the eligibility requirements identified in the announcement
• Must complete any required USA Hire assessments by the stated deadline
• May need to obtain and maintain the security clearance listed for the position

Schedule and Work Environment

Program Assistants generally work in an office or airport administrative environment. Daily work may involve extended computer use, reviewing records, communicating by phone or email, attending meetings, and managing several deadlines at once.Some positions may require occasional travel or work outside typical office hours when supporting airport operations, special projects, or urgent administrative needs. The exact schedule should match the official vacancy.

Federal Benefits

Eligible employees may receive health, dental, vision, life, and long-term-care insurance; paid leave and federal holidays; participation in a federal retirement program and the Thrift Savings Plan; flexible spending accounts; and employee-assistance resources.Other benefits may include tuition assistance, transportation subsidies, flexible scheduling, wellness programs, and professional-development opportunities. Eligibility depends on the appointment type, work schedule, and individual vacancy.