Elite Federal Air Marshal - Protect Flights Worldwide

TSA Jobs Placement; Dahlgren (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and threats. Duties include discreet flight assignments, threat assessment, and law-enforcement activities across domestic and international operations.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility criteria, including age, citizenship, background checks, 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.

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 for federal duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify and 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and threats. Duties include discreet flight assignments, threat assessment, and law-enforcement activities across domestic and international operations.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility criteria, including age, citizenship, background checks, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.