Elite Federal Air Marshal: Flight Security & On-Call

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and deter terrorist activity. Positions require discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with frequent travel and irregular schedules across domestic and international flights.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet eligibility for a Top Secret clearance, and possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Discretion and sound judgment required.
• Physical readiness and firearms proficiency required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willing to travel frequently and work irregular hours.
• Able to obtain Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Protect passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify 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 partners.
• Support ground‑based transportation security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems tasks.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Travel flexibility

U.S. citizen

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience: 3+ years or equivalent

Post-secondary education + experience OK

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and deter terrorist activity. Positions require discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with frequent travel and irregular schedules across domestic and international flights.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, meet eligibility for a Top Secret clearance, and possess a bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.