Dynamic Federal Air Marshal — On-Call & Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and safeguard the nation's transportation system. These officers operate in the air and on the ground, facing high-pressure environments and irregular schedules.

Role requires discretion, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently. Extensive training and federal benefits accompany the fulltime appointments across various locations.

Qualifications

• Requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness and firearms proficiency.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.
• Experience meeting evolving law enforcement priorities and collaborating with partners.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond with limited backup.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and execute warrants within legal authority.
• Participate in multi‑agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, such as Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Discretion and judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and safeguard the nation's transportation system. These officers operate in the air and on the ground, facing high-pressure environments and irregular schedules.

Role requires discretion, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently. Extensive training and federal benefits accompany the fulltime appointments across various locations.