Elite Federal Air Marshal: Flight Security & Protection

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and counter threats. Duties include discreetly operating on domestic and international flights, assessing risks, and performing law enforcement activities with firearms proficiency.

Applicants must meet rigorous eligibility and training standards. People may be deployed to various locations; final placement follows agency needs.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• 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 threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond to potential threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain the firearms proficiency required for federal law enforcement duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within their 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, which may include Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Experience in problem-solving

Strong written and verbalcommunication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Combination of education and experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and counter threats. Duties include discreetly operating on domestic and international flights, assessing risks, and performing law enforcement activities with firearms proficiency.

Applicants must meet rigorous eligibility and training standards. People may be deployed to various locations; final placement follows agency needs.