Elite Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Counterterrorism

Federal Screening Careers; Grosse Pointe (MI); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from threats and to operate discreetly on domestic and international missions. The role involves responding to evolving situations with limited backup and maintaining firearms proficiency as a core requirement.

Selected candidates must meet strict eligibility, pass comprehensive training, and be prepared for irregular schedules and extensive travel as part of federal

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or a qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from threats and to operate discreetly on domestic and international missions. The role involves responding to evolving situations with limited backup and maintaining firearms proficiency as a core requirement.

Selected candidates must meet strict eligibility, pass comprehensive training, and be prepared for irregular schedules and extensive travel as part of federal