Elite Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Flight Security

TSA Job Listings; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

The Federal Air Marshal Opportunities in Scranton are with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Scranton, PA. FAMs safeguard commercial aviation, operate on flights and ground assignments, and may travel frequently with limited notice.

This demanding role requires citizenship, 21+ years, Top Secret clearance, and the ability to qualify via experience or a bachelor’s degree. Expect irregular schedules, on-call duties, and potential domestic/international travel as assignments vary.

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

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

The Federal Air Marshal Opportunities in Scranton are with the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Scranton, PA. FAMs safeguard commercial aviation, operate on flights and ground assignments, and may travel frequently with limited notice.

This demanding role requires citizenship, 21+ years, Top Secret clearance, and the ability to qualify via experience or a bachelor’s degree. Expect irregular schedules, on-call duties, and potential domestic/international travel as assignments vary.