49 U.S.C. § 44948: National Deployment Office

There is established within the Transportation Security Administration a National Deployment Office, to be headed by an individual with supervisory experience. Such individual shall be designated by the Administrator of the Transportation Security Administration. Airports temporarily requiring additional security personnel due to an emergency, seasonal demands, hiring shortfalls, severe weather conditions, passenger volume mitigation, equipment support, or other reasons. Special events requiring enhanced security including National Special Security Events, as determined by the Secretary of Homeland Security. Response in the aftermath of any manmade disaster, including any terrorist attack. Other such situations, as determined by the Administrator. Educating transportation security officers regarding how to participate in the Administration’s National Deployment Force. Recruiting officers to serve on the National Deployment Force, in accordance with a staffing model to be developed by the Administrator. Approving 1-year appointments for officers to serve on the National Deployment Force, with an option to extend upon officer request and with the approval of the appropriate Federal Security Director. Training officers to serve on the National Deployment Force.