Elite Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Flight Protector

Federal Screening Careers; Kansas; On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. This demanding role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with assignments that may be domestic or international.

Based in MC Louth, KS, you will travel frequently, work on-air and on-ground, and join a rigorous training program. Applicants must be U.S.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• A qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights
• Assess developing situations and respond to potential threats with limited backup
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects as required
• Make arrests and seek or 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-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. This demanding role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with assignments that may be domestic or international.

Based in MC Louth, KS, you will travel frequently, work on-air and on-ground, and join a rigorous training program. Applicants must be U.S.