Elite Federal Air Marshal — Aviation Security & On‑Call

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration’s Federal Air Marshals program seeks highly capable officers to protect commercial flights. Marshals operate both in the air and on the ground, handling surveillance, interdiction, and rapid response to threats with discretion and judgment.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility, including U.S. citizenship, background, and mobility requirements, with frequent travel and irregular schedules as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving and communication.
• 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 threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency for federal 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 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, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

Skills

Discretion

Judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Three years of relevant experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration’s Federal Air Marshals program seeks highly capable officers to protect commercial flights. Marshals operate both in the air and on the ground, handling surveillance, interdiction, and rapid response to threats with discretion and judgment.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility, including U.S. citizenship, background, and mobility requirements, with frequent travel and irregular schedules as part of the role.