Elite Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights Worldwide

TSA Hiring Center; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Retirement benefits

Top Secret clearance support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Philadelphia seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights against terrorism, with duties on air and ground assignments. Applicants must meet stringent eligibility criteria and be prepared for irregular schedules and extensive travel.

The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with a focus on safeguarding passengers, crews, and the nation’s transportation system.

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 in Philadelphia seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights against terrorism, with duties on air and ground assignments. Applicants must meet stringent eligibility criteria and be prepared for irregular schedules and extensive travel.

The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with a focus on safeguarding passengers, crews, and the nation’s transportation system.