Aviation Security: Federal Air Marshal (On-Call & Travel)

Airport Security Jobs Center; Mulberry (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

Assignments may include domestic and international travel with irregular schedules and short notice. Training and clearance, including Top Secret, are required, with agency-assigned relocations

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical tasks
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required
• Make arrests and seek warrants within legal authority
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners
• Support ground security and counterterrorism missions
• Perform other specialized assignments including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Skills

Discretion

Decision making

Firearms proficiency

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Combination of education and experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

Assignments may include domestic and international travel with irregular schedules and short notice. Training and clearance, including Top Secret, are required, with agency-assigned relocations