Elite Federal Air Marshal - Protect Flights Worldwide

TSA Job Listings; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism. Duties include travel on flights and on the ground, with irregular and on-call scheduling based in the Santa Barbara field office.

Candidates must meet strict eligibility: U.S. citizenship, 21+ years old, background checks, and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Applicants should expect a demanding role with federal benefits and interagency collaboration.

Qualifications

• Progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving and communication.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• 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

Skills

Discretion

Judgment

Physical fitness

Firearms proficiency

Independence

Education

Three years of progressively responsible experience

Bachelor's degree or higher

Combination of education and experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism. Duties include travel on flights and on the ground, with irregular and on-call scheduling based in the Santa Barbara field office.

Candidates must meet strict eligibility: U.S. citizenship, 21+ years old, background checks, and the ability to obtain Top Secret clearance. Applicants should expect a demanding role with federal benefits and interagency collaboration.