Course

Course Summary
Credit Type:
Course
ACE ID:
TSAT-0013
Organization's ID:
TSA-OPT-BD-BT - Optimized (ACK TSA-OPT-BD-BSC-TNG-COLAT-ITEM and OJT TSA-OPT-BD-BSC-TNG-OJT-TNG)
Organization:
Transportation Security Administration
Location:
Classroom-based
Length:
5 days (40 hours) classroom and 3 days (24 hours) OJT
Dates Offered:
Credit Recommendation & Competencies
Level Credits (SH) Subject
Upper-Division Baccalaureate 3 decision-making
Description

Objective:

The course objective is to provide officers performing Behavior Detection (BD) with the knowledge and skills required to determine the appropriate action to take when a high potential risk individual is identified during the Behavior Detection process. BD Basic Training is the new hire training class for all potential BD candidates. Learners will receive training on BD Indicators as well as the BD processes. Learners must attend the classroom instruction and successfully complete the JKT lab-based scenarios.

Learning Outcomes:

  • Identify the steps in the BD process
  • Describe indicators and BD thresholds
  • Identify steps in the RC process
  • Describe how BD enhances the screening process
  • Determine Environmental and Individual Baselines
  • Define the purpose of Active Engagement (AE)
  • Demonstrate the ability to ask effective SRQs during AE
  • Understand how to provide an LEO briefing
  • Identify criteria for determining follow-up actions during BD
  • Define the purpose of Security Related Questions (SRQs)
  • Describe indicators by relevant categories and subcategories
  • Describe Resolution Conversation (RC)
  • Demonstrate the ability to accurately complete an Optimized BD Referral Report
  • Explain the purpose for conducting Behavior Detection (BD)
  • Understand how BD identifies potentially high-risk individuals
  • Define racial profiling and human trafficking
  • Identify the Initial Strategy
  • Determine effective positioning for conducting AE
  • Demonstrate the ability to build and maintain rapport
  • Identify tasks of the BDR Screening process
  • Describe BDR Screening procedures in different locations
  • Identify events that require Law Enforcement Officer (LEO) intervention
  • Describe the circumstances that require a Optimized BD Referral Report
  • Demonstrate the required elements of preparation and communication

General Topics:

  • Behavior Detection (BD) Overview
  • Establishing Baselines
  • Active Engagement
  • Behavior Detection Referral (BDR) Screening
  • Conducting BDR Screening
  • Reporting Requirements
Instruction & Assessment

Instructional Strategies:

  • Audio Visual Materials
  • Discussion
  • Practical Exercises

Methods of Assessment:

  • Examinations
  • Performance Rubrics (Checklists)

Minimum Passing Score:

80%
Supplemental Materials