Elite Federal Air Marshal: Flight Security & Counterterrorism

TSA Jobs Placement; Florida; On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits for federal law-en

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats. These officers operate both in the air and on the ground, carrying firearms and maintaining high readiness for dynamic, high-stakes situations.

The position requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure settings.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication; or
• 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 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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats. These officers operate both in the air and on the ground, carrying firearms and maintaining high readiness for dynamic, high-stakes situations.

The position requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure settings.