Elite Federal Air Marshal — On-Call & Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Federal Air Marshals within the Transportation Security Administration safeguard commercial aviation by deterring terrorist activity and aircraft piracy on both domestic and international flights. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with frequent travel and on-call duties across locations.

Selected candidates will undergo extensive training, pass rigorous background and medical checks, and join a federal team supporting security initiatives

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 21 years old when applying.
• Must meet the maximum-entry-age requirement unless an exception applies.
• Must successfully complete a full background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must pass drug screening, medical evaluation, physical testing, and polygraph.
• Must be legally eligible to possess and carry a firearm.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and U.S. passport.
• Must agree to mobility and travel requirements.

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 with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain required proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within legal authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with other law enforcement 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

Law enforcement experience

Job description

Federal Air Marshals within the Transportation Security Administration safeguard commercial aviation by deterring terrorist activity and aircraft piracy on both domestic and international flights. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with frequent travel and on-call duties across locations.

Selected candidates will undergo extensive training, pass rigorous background and medical checks, and join a federal team supporting security initiatives