Elite Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights Worldwide

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals in Phoenix to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. The role requires travel on domestic and international flights and adherence to high standards of judgment, discretion, and physical readiness.

Applicants must meet eligibility criteria, including U.S. citizenship, age, and a Top Secret clearance, with extensive training and firearms proficiency.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or a combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial flights from terrorism and criminal threats
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup
• Carry a firearm and maintain required proficiency
• Conduct law enforcement, investigations, and advisory activities
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects as required
• Make arrests and seek warrants within authority
• Participate in multi-agency operations at federal, state, and local levels
• Support ground security and counterterrorism missions
• Perform other specialized assignments including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Skills

Discretion

Judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Education above high school

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals in Phoenix to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. The role requires travel on domestic and international flights and adherence to high standards of judgment, discretion, and physical readiness.

Applicants must meet eligibility criteria, including U.S. citizenship, age, and a Top Secret clearance, with extensive training and firearms proficiency.