Elite Federal Air Marshal — On-Call Aviation Security

Airport Security Jobs Center; Jeffersonville (IN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals for assignments in Jeffersonville. Marshals protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats, working both on flights and on the ground with discretion in high‑pressure situations.

Applicants must have a combination of experience and/or education, including a bachelor’s degree or higher, be a U.S. citizen, and meet rigorous background checks and security-clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Strong problem-solving, planning, organization, and communication are valued.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain required firearms proficiency.
• Conduct investigations, analysis, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and 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-UAS operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals for assignments in Jeffersonville. Marshals protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats, working both on flights and on the ground with discretion in high‑pressure situations.

Applicants must have a combination of experience and/or education, including a bachelor’s degree or higher, be a U.S. citizen, and meet rigorous background checks and security-clearance requirements.