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

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Morristown, NY is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and counter threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and independence in high-pressure situations.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility and pass extensive training, background checks, polygraph, and medical standards. The position involves irregular schedules and significant travel.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication; or
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• 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 firearms proficiency for federal duties
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required
• Make arrests and seek/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

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Morristown, NY is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and counter threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and independence in high-pressure situations.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility and pass extensive training, background checks, polygraph, and medical standards. The position involves irregular schedules and significant travel.