Elite Federal Air Marshal — On-Call Flight Security

Federal Screening Careers; Camp Nelson (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terror threats and to operate discreetly aboard domestic and international flights. The role requires high judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility and pass extensive training, security clearances, and background checks. The position offers fulltime work, irregular schedules, and potential international travel.

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; or
• 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

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terror threats and to operate discreetly aboard domestic and international flights. The role requires high judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility and pass extensive training, security clearances, and background checks. The position offers fulltime work, irregular schedules, and potential international travel.