Elite Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Flight Security

Federal Screening Careers; Avoca (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is hiring Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights, conduct investigations, and carry firearms as part of federal law enforcement duties. This full-time role involves irregular schedules, 24-hour on-call requirements, and potential domestic and international travel.

Qualified applicants must have three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor’s degree, be a U.S.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates 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.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is hiring Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights, conduct investigations, and carry firearms as part of federal law enforcement duties. This full-time role involves irregular schedules, 24-hour on-call requirements, and potential domestic and international travel.

Qualified applicants must have three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor’s degree, be a U.S.