Elite Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Aviation Security

TSA Jobs Placement; Delmar (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Availability pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified candidates for Federal Air Marshal opportunities. FAMs protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats, serving on air and ground assignments with rigorous training and high professional standards.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility, including U.S. citizenship, age, background clearance, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving and communication.
• 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 flights from terrorist activity and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry firearms and maintain required proficiency.
• Conduct investigations, analysis, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects as required.
• Make arrests and execute warrants within authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform specialized assignments, including counter-UAS actions.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgement

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years of relevant experience

Education + experience mix

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified candidates for Federal Air Marshal opportunities. FAMs protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats, serving on air and ground assignments with rigorous training and high professional standards.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility, including U.S. citizenship, age, background clearance, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.