Elite Federal Air Marshal — On-Call Flight Security

TSA Jobs Placement; Egg Harbor City (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision & life保险

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Federal retirement benefits

Job summary

Federal Air Marshals—part of TSA—protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats, operating on domestic and international missions with discretion and high readiness. The role requires risk assessment, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high‑pressure environments.

Applicants may qualify through experience, education, or a combination, with clear eligibility rules and a demanding training program.

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.
• 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 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 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 or higher

Job description

Federal Air Marshals—part of TSA—protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats, operating on domestic and international missions with discretion and high readiness. The role requires risk assessment, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high‑pressure environments.

Applicants may qualify through experience, education, or a combination, with clear eligibility rules and a demanding training program.