Elite Federal Air Marshal — On-Call Flight Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan participation

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from threats and to operate discreetly on domestic and international trips. This role requires top-tier judgment, firearms proficiency, and the ability to respond under pressure while traveling extensively.

The position involves enforcing security measures, conducting investigations when needed, and coordinating with federal, state, and local partners.

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 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

Discretion

Judgment under pressure

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from threats and to operate discreetly on domestic and international trips. This role requires top-tier judgment, firearms proficiency, and the ability to respond under pressure while traveling extensively.

The position involves enforcing security measures, conducting investigations when needed, and coordinating with federal, state, and local partners.