Elite Federal Air Marshal - Flight & Security Lead

Federal Screening Careers; Gettysburg (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to safeguard commercial flights, both in the air and on the ground, with discretion and quick judgment in high-pressure environments.

These officers must complete rigorous training, maintain firearm proficiency, and be prepared for irregular schedules, travel, and temporary assignments across domestic and international locations. This is a demanding federal law enforcement career.

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.
• 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

Skills

Three years' experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to safeguard commercial flights, both in the air and on the ground, with discretion and quick judgment in high-pressure environments.

These officers must complete rigorous training, maintain firearm proficiency, and be prepared for irregular schedules, travel, and temporary assignments across domestic and international locations. This is a demanding federal law enforcement career.