Elite Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Flight Security

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (Federal Air Marshals) seeks highly trained officers to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. Roles require discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

They operate on domestic and international flights and travel frequently. Applicants must meet stringent eligibility, background, and security clearances; education and experience combinations are considered.

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.
• A qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain required proficiency.
• Conduct investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek 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 as needed.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Communication

Discretion

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Education + experience mix

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (Federal Air Marshals) seeks highly trained officers to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. Roles require discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

They operate on domestic and international flights and travel frequently. Applicants must meet stringent eligibility, background, and security clearances; education and experience combinations are considered.