Elite Federal Air Marshal — Global Flight Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. They work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights and carry firearms with required proficiency.

Applicants must qualify by experience or education, be a U.S. citizen, able to obtain a Top Secret clearance, and be willing to travel. The role includes rigorous training, background checks, and periodic deployments.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• If education is used to qualify, transcripts must be provided.
• Review vacancy for 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 developing situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within 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 commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. They work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights and carry firearms with required proficiency.

Applicants must qualify by experience or education, be a U.S. citizen, able to obtain a Top Secret clearance, and be willing to travel. The role includes rigorous training, background checks, and periodic deployments.