Elite Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Safeguards

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role involves operating both on aircraft and on the ground, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Candidates must meet stringent qualification requirements, including counterterrorism training, background investigations, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating 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.
• If education is used to qualify, transcripts required by the official announcement.
• Review the current vacancy carefully because qualification standards and document requirements can change.

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 with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain 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, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role involves operating both on aircraft and on the ground, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Candidates must meet stringent qualification requirements, including counterterrorism training, background investigations, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.