Elite Federal Air Marshal: Aviation Security

Federal Screening Careers; Kansas; On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. They operate both in the air and on the ground, often traveling with limited notice and irregular schedules.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility requirements and complete a comprehensive training program. This full-time role requires discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with opportunities to work on international assignments.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university (if education is used to qualify).
• A qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience may qualify you.

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

Judgment

Physical fitness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Situational awareness

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. They operate both in the air and on the ground, often traveling with limited notice and irregular schedules.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility requirements and complete a comprehensive training program. This full-time role requires discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with opportunities to work on international assignments.