Elite Federal Air Marshal: Aviation Security & Travel

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Courtland, MS seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and related threats. This highly mobile role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency.

Officers operate both in the air and on the ground, with irregular schedules and frequent travel. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria, including U.S.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or 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 situations and respond to potential threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency required for federal duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required and make arrests within legal authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Courtland, MS seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and related threats. This highly mobile role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency.

Officers operate both in the air and on the ground, with irregular schedules and frequent travel. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria, including U.S.