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

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals for Schleswig, IA. The role protects commercial flights, requiring discretion, sound judgment, and firearms proficiency, with assignments both domestic and international and limited advance notice.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21, and able to obtain Top Secret clearance; qualifications can be met via experience or a bachelor’s degree, or a mix of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or a qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience.
• Review the current vacancy carefully because qualification standards and document requirements can change.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national; must be at least 21 years old; must meet entry-age requirements and obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other criminal threats
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights
• Assess developing situations and respond to potential threats with limited backup
• Carry a firearm and maintain the firearms proficiency required for federal law enforcement duties
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within their 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, which may include Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher (any field)

Three years of progressively responsible experience

Combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals for Schleswig, IA. The role protects commercial flights, requiring discretion, sound judgment, and firearms proficiency, with assignments both domestic and international and limited advance notice.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, at least 21, and able to obtain Top Secret clearance; qualifications can be met via experience or a bachelor’s degree, or a mix of education and experience.