Elite Federal Air Marshal - Flight Security & Travel

Federal Screening Careers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and counter threats. Duties include discreetly working on domestic and international flights, assessing risks, carrying firearms, and conducting investigations with other agencies.

Training, background checks, and security clearances are required for continued employment. Applicants must meet basic eligibility, including citizenship, age, and medical standards, with irregular

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective 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 threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency 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/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.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and counter threats. Duties include discreetly working on domestic and international flights, assessing risks, carrying firearms, and conducting investigations with other agencies.

Training, background checks, and security clearances are required for continued employment. Applicants must meet basic eligibility, including citizenship, age, and medical standards, with irregular