Elite Federal Air Marshal - On-Call | Travel & Benefits

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats. These federal officers operate on air and on the ground, requiring discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.

Position details specify Covington, GA, full-time appointment, pay rate of $30.00–$60.00 per hour, and irregular schedules with

Qualifications

• Discretion and sound judgment required for sensitive operations.
• Physical readiness and firearms proficiency needed for field duties.
• Ability to work independently in high pressure situations; willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain required proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigations, analyses, and advisories.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek warrants within legal authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical fitness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years of progressively responsible experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats. These federal officers operate on air and on the ground, requiring discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.

Position details specify Covington, GA, full-time appointment, pay rate of $30.00–$60.00 per hour, and irregular schedules with