Elite Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Flight Security

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Galva, IA is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats. The role requires discretion, strong judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with duties aboard domestic and international flights.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility and education requirements, including a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and written/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.
• 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Galva, IA is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats. The role requires discretion, strong judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with duties aboard domestic and international flights.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility and education requirements, including a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.