Elite Air Security Marshal — Protect Flights Worldwide

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and deter terrorist threats. The role requires discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with duties on flights and at ground locations.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility and be prepared for irregular schedules, extensive travel, and ongoing training. The position is full-time with a high level of responsibility and national security impact.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• A 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, aircraft piracy, and other criminal threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond to potential threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain the firearms proficiency required for federal law enforcement duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within their legal authority.
• 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, which may include Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Discretion

Physical fitness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and deter terrorist threats. The role requires discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with duties on flights and at ground locations.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility and be prepared for irregular schedules, extensive travel, and ongoing training. The position is full-time with a high level of responsibility and national security impact.