Elite Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Flight Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life insur

Paid leave and federal holidays

Participation in the Thrift Savings Pl

Retirement coverage for qualifying LEO

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) within the Department of Homeland Security seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity, conduct law enforcement and counterterrorism duties aboard domestic and international flights, and participate in multi-agency operations. Selected candidates must be U.S.

citizens, meet eligibility requirements, undergo extensive training, and maintain firearms proficiency while willing to mobility and travel as needed.

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 education and experience.
• transcripts may be required if education is used to qualify.

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 or execute 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 communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) within the Department of Homeland Security seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity, conduct law enforcement and counterterrorism duties aboard domestic and international flights, and participate in multi-agency operations. Selected candidates must be U.S.

citizens, meet eligibility requirements, undergo extensive training, and maintain firearms proficiency while willing to mobility and travel as needed.