Elite Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Travel & Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is recruiting Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. Field duties span domestic and international flights with irregular schedules and frequent travel.

Selected candidates must pass a stringent background investigation, obtain a Top Secret clearance, and meet rigorous physical and firearms requirements. This is a demanding federal law-enforcement role requiring discretion and independent judgment.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university or
• Qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, and advisory activities
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required
• Make arrests and seek/execute warrants
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions
• Perform specialized assignments including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Skills

Problem solving

Written communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is recruiting Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. Field duties span domestic and international flights with irregular schedules and frequent travel.

Selected candidates must pass a stringent background investigation, obtain a Top Secret clearance, and meet rigorous physical and firearms requirements. This is a demanding federal law-enforcement role requiring discretion and independent judgment.