Elite Federal Air Marshal — Protect Flights & Lead Ops

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is hiring Federal Air Marshals in Rochester, NY. Federal Air Marshals protect commercial flights from terrorism and work on planes and at airports, often with short-notice assignments.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility, including U.S. citizenship, age 21+, background checks, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Responsibilities include firearms proficiency, investigative duties, and multi-agency coordination.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem solving, planning, and organization.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Transcript requirements if education is used to qualify; review vacancy details.

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 firearms proficiency
• Conduct law enforcement, investigations, analytical, and advisory activities
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within legal authority
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions
• Perform other specialized assignments, which may include Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is hiring Federal Air Marshals in Rochester, NY. Federal Air Marshals protect commercial flights from terrorism and work on planes and at airports, often with short-notice assignments.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility, including U.S. citizenship, age 21+, background checks, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Responsibilities include firearms proficiency, investigative duties, and multi-agency coordination.