Elite Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights Worldwide

Airport Security Careers; Mount Vernon (AL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified candidates to become Federal Air Marshals. The role involves protecting flights, operating on domestic and international routes, and maintaining readiness for unpredictable deployments and security challenges.

Candidates must meet strict eligibility criteria, undergo extensive training, and be prepared for rigorous physical and firearms standards, with opportunities across the United States and abroad.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication; or
• 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 criminal threats
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights
• Assess developing situations and respond to potential threats with limited backup
• Carry a firearm and maintain the 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, which may include Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified candidates to become Federal Air Marshals. The role involves protecting flights, operating on domestic and international routes, and maintaining readiness for unpredictable deployments and security challenges.

Candidates must meet strict eligibility criteria, undergo extensive training, and be prepared for rigorous physical and firearms standards, with opportunities across the United States and abroad.