Elite Federal Air Marshal: Flight Security Expert

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (U.S. federal agency) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights, operate both in air and on the ground, and work under high-pressure conditions with discretion and sound judgment.

Officers must be physically ready, carry firearms, and be able to deploy to domestic and international assignments, often with limited notice and extensive travel, while maintaining rigorous background and fitness standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and communication.
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Review vacancy announcements for transcript and documentation requirements; standards can change.

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 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 operations.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Work independently

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (U.S. federal agency) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights, operate both in air and on the ground, and work under high-pressure conditions with discretion and sound judgment.

Officers must be physically ready, carry firearms, and be able to deploy to domestic and international assignments, often with limited notice and extensive travel, while maintaining rigorous background and fitness standards.