Elite Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights Worldwide

Airport Security Jobs Center; Jefferson Township (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement provisions for LEOs

Law Enforcement Availability Pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to safeguard commercial flights from terrorism and related threats. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with the ability to work independently on high-pressure assignments.

Duty locations vary, with irregular schedules and extensive travel domestic and international. Applicants undergo a rigorous process including background, security clearance, and medical screenings to

Qualifications

• Minimum three years of progressively responsible experience or equivalent combination with strong communication skills.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry firearms and maintain required proficiency for federal duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and 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

Discretion

Judgment

Physical fitness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to safeguard commercial flights from terrorism and related threats. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with the ability to work independently on high-pressure assignments.

Duty locations vary, with irregular schedules and extensive travel domestic and international. Applicants undergo a rigorous process including background, security clearance, and medical screenings to