Elite Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Global Flight Security

TSA Jobs Placement; Wheelwright (KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits under LEOSA

Availability Pay may apply

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and conduct law enforcement activities on board and on the ground. The role requires discretion, judgment, physical readiness, and firearm proficiency, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, age, and clear background checks. Training is provided, and a federal benefits package accompanies the appointment.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates 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 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

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and conduct law enforcement activities on board and on the ground. The role requires discretion, judgment, physical readiness, and firearm proficiency, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, age, and clear background checks. Training is provided, and a federal benefits package accompanies the appointment.