Elite Federal Air Marshal – On-Call, Global Travel

Federal Screening Careers; White Plains (MD); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and airports. The role involves covert assignment on domestic and international flights, threat assessment, and rapid response to incidents. Strong judgment, fitness, and firearms proficiency are essential.

Travel and irregular schedules are common in this demanding field. Applicants must qualify by experience or education, with a background in law enforcement and the ability to obtain a Top Secret

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in problem solving, planning, organization, and 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 for federal duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects as required.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within 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 fitness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and airports. The role involves covert assignment on domestic and international flights, threat assessment, and rapid response to incidents. Strong judgment, fitness, and firearms proficiency are essential.

Travel and irregular schedules are common in this demanding field. Applicants must qualify by experience or education, with a background in law enforcement and the ability to obtain a Top Secret