Elite Federal Air Marshal: Flight Security & Counterterrorism

Airport Security Jobs Center; Stuart Township (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals, federal law enforcement officers who protect commercial aviation from terrorism and crime. The role requires discretion, judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency.

Duties include protecting flights, interviewing witnesses, making arrests, and coordinating with partners on security operations. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including citizenship, age, background checks, and security clearance.

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 firearms proficiency 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 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, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Three years of progressively responsible experience (qualifying combination of education/experience)

Qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals, federal law enforcement officers who protect commercial aviation from terrorism and crime. The role requires discretion, judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency.

Duties include protecting flights, interviewing witnesses, making arrests, and coordinating with partners on security operations. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including citizenship, age, background checks, and security clearance.