Elite Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Travel

Airport Security Jobs Center; West Salem (OH); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Federal holidays

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is offering Federal Air Marshal opportunities in West Salem, WI. This role protects commercial flights, works on air and ground assignments, and requires discretion, strong judgment, and physical readiness.

Travel and irregular schedules are common. Applicants must meet basic eligibility, possess firearms proficiency, and be able 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.
• Review vacancy announcements for transcripts or documentation required for education-based qualification.

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 threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency for federal duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek 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.

Education

Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and communication

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is offering Federal Air Marshal opportunities in West Salem, WI. This role protects commercial flights, works on air and ground assignments, and requires discretion, strong judgment, and physical readiness.

Travel and irregular schedules are common. Applicants must meet basic eligibility, possess firearms proficiency, and be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.