Aviation Security Field Agent: Federal Air Marshal

TSA Jobs Placement; Monmouth (OR); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and passengers, with demanding duties and frequent travel. Roles require discretion, judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency; assignments may be domestic or international and irregular.

Candidates must meet education/experience requirements and pass extensive background and security checks. Full-time positions offer federal benefits and eligibility for travel-related duties.

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, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• transcripts may be required when education is used to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond to potential threats with limited backup.
• Carry firearms and maintain required firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory duties.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and passengers, with demanding duties and frequent travel. Roles require discretion, judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency; assignments may be domestic or international and irregular.

Candidates must meet education/experience requirements and pass extensive background and security checks. Full-time positions offer federal benefits and eligibility for travel-related duties.