Elite Federal Air Marshal - On-Call & Global Travel

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals dedicated to protecting commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats. Work aboard domestic and international flights, operate with discretion, and respond to crises in high-pressure environments.

Candidates must meet eligibility, including US citizenship, 21+ age, background investigation, Top Secret clearance, and fitness tests.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• 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 threats
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights
• Assess developing situations and respond to potential threats 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 or execute warrants within 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, including Counter-UAS operations

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years of progressively responsible experience

Combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals dedicated to protecting commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats. Work aboard domestic and international flights, operate with discretion, and respond to crises in high-pressure environments.

Candidates must meet eligibility, including US citizenship, 21+ age, background investigation, Top Secret clearance, and fitness tests.