Elite Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is recruiting Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role involves assignments both on flights and on the ground, with travel and potential short-notice deployments.

Applicants must meet rigorous standards for discretion, judgment, and physical readiness, and maintain firearms proficiency as part of federal law enforcement duties.

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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is recruiting Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role involves assignments both on flights and on the ground, with travel and potential short-notice deployments.

Applicants must meet rigorous standards for discretion, judgment, and physical readiness, and maintain firearms proficiency as part of federal law enforcement duties.