Elite Federal Air Marshal — On-Call Aviation Protection

TSA Jobs Placement; Old Town Spring (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Federal Air Marshals for Spring, TX. This full‑time role requires US citizenship, a high level of fitness, firearm proficiency, and the ability to work independently in demanding environments.

Travel is frequent and assignments may be announced with little notice. Applicants must meet challenging eligibility criteria, including background investigations and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 21 years old when applying.
• Must meet the maximum-entry-age requirement for a covered federal law enforcement position unless an authorized exception applies.
• Must successfully complete a full background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must pass required drug screening, medical evaluation, physical testing, and polygraph examination.
• Must legally possess and carry a firearm.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry firearms and maintain proficiency.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, and advisory activities.
• Identify witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and execute warrants within legal authority.
• Collaborate with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments as needed.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring Federal Air Marshals for Spring, TX. This full‑time role requires US citizenship, a high level of fitness, firearm proficiency, and the ability to work independently in demanding environments.

Travel is frequent and assignments may be announced with little notice. Applicants must meet challenging eligibility criteria, including background investigations and security clearances.