Elite Federal Air Marshal — On-Call Travel Duty

Airport Security Jobs Center; Mansfield (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and safety benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and counter threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Applicants must meet eligibility, complete training, and obtain a Top Secret clearance. Duty location is variable, with potential assignments beyond Mansfield.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or aachelor s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• A qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience.
• Reviewing qualification standards and documentation requirements can change over time.

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 firearms proficiency for federal duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and 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 assignments, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelors degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and counter threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Applicants must meet eligibility, complete training, and obtain a Top Secret clearance. Duty location is variable, with potential assignments beyond Mansfield.