Elite Federal Air Marshal — Global Flight Security Lead

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and related threats. Marshals operate on aircraft and on the ground, often with irregular schedules and frequent travel, maintaining high readiness and discretion.

Required qualifications include 3+ years of experience or a bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education and work history.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or
• 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 with limited backup
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects as 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

Discretion

Decision making

Physical fitness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years of progressively responsible experience

Combination of education and experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and related threats. Marshals operate on aircraft and on the ground, often with irregular schedules and frequent travel, maintaining high readiness and discretion.

Required qualifications include 3+ years of experience or a bachelor’s degree, or a combination of education and work history.