Elite Federal Air Marshal — On-Call Flight Protection

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Tioga, TX seeks Federal Air Marshal applicants to protect commercial flights and counter threats. Roles involve discreet operations on domestic and international flights, and require readiness for irregular schedules and travel.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility criteria, including U.S. citizenship, age 21+, background clearance, and firearms proficiency, with comprehensive training and ongoing legal duties across missions.

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.
• 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, and polygraph examination.
• Must be legally eligible to possess and carry a firearm.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and U.S. passport.
• Must agree to mobility, travel, irregular-duty, and temporary-assignment requirements.

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

Skills

US citizenship

Top Secret clearance

Age 21+

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Tioga, TX seeks Federal Air Marshal applicants to protect commercial flights and counter threats. Roles involve discreet operations on domestic and international flights, and require readiness for irregular schedules and travel.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility criteria, including U.S. citizenship, age 21+, background clearance, and firearms proficiency, with comprehensive training and ongoing legal duties across missions.