Elite Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Flight Security

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals for assignments that may involve domestic and international flights. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with extensive travel and irregular schedules.

The position emphasizes protecting passengers and aircraft, with opportunities to work across multi-agency operations and ground-based security missions as part of TSA's Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service.

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; 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 situations and respond to threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency for federal 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 authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals for assignments that may involve domestic and international flights. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with extensive travel and irregular schedules.

The position emphasizes protecting passengers and aircraft, with opportunities to work across multi-agency operations and ground-based security missions as part of TSA's Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service.