Elite Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights Worldwide

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is recruiting Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. Roles involve operating on air and ground, strict discretion, firearms proficiency, and readiness for irregular schedules and travel.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or 3+ years experience, pass extensive background checks, and maintain physical fitness to handle demanding field assignments across locations.

Qualifications

• Requires discretion, sound judgment, and physical readiness.
• Firearms proficiency required for federal duties.
• Must be able to work independently in high-pressure situations.

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 with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain required firearms proficiency.
• 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.

Skills

Discretion

Judgment

Physical fitness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

3 years of progressive experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is recruiting Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. Roles involve operating on air and ground, strict discretion, firearms proficiency, and readiness for irregular schedules and travel.

Applicants must have a bachelor's degree or 3+ years experience, pass extensive background checks, and maintain physical fitness to handle demanding field assignments across locations.