Elite Federal Air Marshal: Flight Security & On-Call Duty

Airport Security Jobs Center; Energy (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and safeguard the national transportation system. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, and physical readiness.

Officers operate on air and ground, with irregular schedules, travel, and a need for firearms proficiency. Fulltime appointments are available in Energy, TX with the potential for domestic and international assignments.

Qualifications

• 3 years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor’s degree or higher, or a qualifying combination of post-secondary education and experience.
• Discretion, sound judgment, and effective written and verbal communication are required.
• Must meet background investigation and security clearance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain required firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• 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 partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Discretion

Physical fitness

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years of progressively responsible experience

Combination of education and experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and safeguard the national transportation system. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, and physical readiness.

Officers operate on air and ground, with irregular schedules, travel, and a need for firearms proficiency. Fulltime appointments are available in Energy, TX with the potential for domestic and international assignments.