Elite Federal Air Marshal - Flight Security Specialist

Federal Screening Careers; Roslyn (WA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement coverage under special law‑

Law Enforcement Availability Pay

Job summary

Federal Air Marshals, part of the Transportation Security Administration, protect flights and passengers from terrorist activity and other threats. The role involves operating on board aircraft, conducting investigations, and coordinating with multi-agency partners.

Applicants must meet rigorous physical and background requirements; education and experience candidates are considered for placement based on agency needs.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Review vacancy announcements for exact qualification standards and document 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 to threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency required for federal duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek warrants within legal authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Federal Air Marshals, part of the Transportation Security Administration, protect flights and passengers from terrorist activity and other threats. The role involves operating on board aircraft, conducting investigations, and coordinating with multi-agency partners.

Applicants must meet rigorous physical and background requirements; education and experience candidates are considered for placement based on agency needs.