Elite Federal Air Marshal – Flight Security & On-Call

Federal Screening Careers; Kansas; On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement program

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. Duties include discreet in-flight operations, threat assessment, and law-enforcement activities domestically and internationally.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility, complete extensive training, and maintain firearms proficiency; travel and irregular schedules are common, with the potential for long assignments and varied duty locations.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor's degree or higher

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights
• Carry a firearm and maintain the firearms proficiency required for federal law enforcement duties
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners
• Travel frequently with short notice and may involve irregular schedules

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

3 years of progressively responsible experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. Duties include discreet in-flight operations, threat assessment, and law-enforcement activities domestically and internationally.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility, complete extensive training, and maintain firearms proficiency; travel and irregular schedules are common, with the potential for long assignments and varied duty locations.