Elite Federal Air Marshal — Flight Security & On-Call

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is recruiting Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy and other criminal threats. This demanding law enforcement career operates aboard domestic and international flights, with irregular schedules and frequent travel.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship, 21+ years old, and successful completion of required screening and training.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or
• 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 with limited backup
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency
• 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

Skills

Firearms proficiency

Discretion and sound judgment

Independence

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is recruiting Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy and other criminal threats. This demanding law enforcement career operates aboard domestic and international flights, with irregular schedules and frequent travel.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship, 21+ years old, and successful completion of required screening and training.