Elite Federal Air Marshal – On-Call, Global Flight Protection

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from threats and to operate discreetly on domestic and international journeys. You will assess evolving situations, carry firearms, and perform law enforcement and advisory duties while traveling extensively.

Applicants must meet education or experience requirements, pass background and security checks, and be willing to relocate as needed to field offices.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor's degree or higher, or a combination that qualifies you.
• Education or experience may be used alone or in combination to meet the requirements.
• Review the vacancy announcement for exact qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry and maintain firearms proficiency as required.
• Engage in law enforcement, investigations, and advisory activities.
• Identify witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek warrants within authority.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners on operations.
• Support ground security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments including Counter-UAS tasks.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from threats and to operate discreetly on domestic and international journeys. You will assess evolving situations, carry firearms, and perform law enforcement and advisory duties while traveling extensively.

Applicants must meet education or experience requirements, pass background and security checks, and be willing to relocate as needed to field offices.