Elite Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Passengers

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals for assignments, including domestic and international flights. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Candidates must meet eligibility requirements, pass background investigations, and obtain a Top Secret clearance. This full-time position offers challenging duties, extensive training, and opportunities to support national

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

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other 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, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required
• 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, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Discretion

Judgment under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals for assignments, including domestic and international flights. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Candidates must meet eligibility requirements, pass background investigations, and obtain a Top Secret clearance. This full-time position offers challenging duties, extensive training, and opportunities to support national