Aviation Security Expert: Federal Air Marshal (On-Call)

Federal Screening Careers; Amsterdam (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats. Marshals work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights and respond to evolving situations with limited support.

Applicants must meet eligibility criteria including U.S. citizenship, age, background investigation, and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Travel and irregular schedules are common in this role.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• A qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local law-enforcement partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Combination of education and relevant experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats. Marshals work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights and respond to evolving situations with limited support.

Applicants must meet eligibility criteria including U.S. citizenship, age, background investigation, and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Travel and irregular schedules are common in this role.