Elite Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Flight Security Leader

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is recruiting Federal Air Marshals coordinating coverage on domestic and international flights, with duties spanning on‑board safety, surveillance, and rapid response to threats.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility requirements, including citizenship, age, background checks, and security clearance; education and experience options exist, and training is provided upon selection. The role involves extensive travel and irregular schedules.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is recruiting Federal Air Marshals coordinating coverage on domestic and international flights, with duties spanning on‑board safety, surveillance, and rapid response to threats.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility requirements, including citizenship, age, background checks, and security clearance; education and experience options exist, and training is provided upon selection. The role involves extensive travel and irregular schedules.