Elite Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Flight Security Pro

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats and ensure security aboard domestic and international flights. The position requires discretion, strong judgment, and physical readiness, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility, background, and security clearance standards and be prepared for rigorous training and assignments across locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 21 years old
• Must meet maximum-entry-age requirement for a federal position
• Must pass a full background investigation
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
• Must pass drug screening, medical evaluation, physical testing, and polygraph
• Must be eligible to possess and carry a firearm
• Must have a valid driver's license and U.S. passport
• Must agree to mobility, travel, irregular-duty, and temporary assignments

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights
• Assess developing situations with limited backup
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities
• Identify and 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 including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats and ensure security aboard domestic and international flights. The position requires discretion, strong judgment, and physical readiness, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility, background, and security clearance standards and be prepared for rigorous training and assignments across locations as needed.