Elite Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Flight Security

Federal Screening Careers; Mountain View (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other criminal threats. The role requires firearms proficiency, readiness for irregular schedules, and the ability to travel frequently on short notice.

Duty locations include field offices and may involve domestic and international assignments. A strong background in law enforcement, analysis, and on-call readiness is essential for success in this highly demanding

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication; or
• 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

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education + experience combo

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other criminal threats. The role requires firearms proficiency, readiness for irregular schedules, and the ability to travel frequently on short notice.

Duty locations include field offices and may involve domestic and international assignments. A strong background in law enforcement, analysis, and on-call readiness is essential for success in this highly demanding