Elite Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Flight Security

Federal Screening Careers; Mount Olive (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals for placements in Mount Olive, MS. The role involves protecting flights, operating on aircraft and in airports, and performing high-pressure enforcement duties as part of TSA's law enforcement family.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility requirements, including citizenship, age, background, security clearance, and physical readiness, with travel and irregular schedules being a standard part of the job.

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 threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, and advisory activities.
• Identify 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 and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Post-secondary education + relevant experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals for placements in Mount Olive, MS. The role involves protecting flights, operating on aircraft and in airports, and performing high-pressure enforcement duties as part of TSA's law enforcement family.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility requirements, including citizenship, age, background, security clearance, and physical readiness, with travel and irregular schedules being a standard part of the job.