Elite Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Flight Protection

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

Job summary

TSA Jobs Placement is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation and deter terrorism. Officers may operate on domestic and international flights, with irregular schedules and substantial travel expectations.

A stringent eligibility process includes background checks, medical and polygraph evaluations, and training. The role demands discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal 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 passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other criminal threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond to potential threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain the firearms proficiency required for federal law enforcement duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within their legal authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local law-enforcement partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, which may include Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Organizational skills

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Education and experience combination

Job description

TSA Jobs Placement is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation and deter terrorism. Officers may operate on domestic and international flights, with irregular schedules and substantial travel expectations.

A stringent eligibility process includes background checks, medical and polygraph evaluations, and training. The role demands discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently under pressure.