Elite Federal Air Marshal — Protect Flights Worldwide

Airport Jobs Placement; West Virginia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals for field assignments. The role involves protecting commercial flights, operating both in the air and on the ground, and responding to threats with limited backup.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility, including Top Secret clearance, background checks, and mobility for irregular duty. Positions require travel domestic and international and offer a challenging law enforcement career.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating 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 threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond to potential threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency for federal 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 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

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Discretion

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Post-secondary education with relevant experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals for field assignments. The role involves protecting commercial flights, operating both in the air and on the ground, and responding to threats with limited backup.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility, including Top Secret clearance, background checks, and mobility for irregular duty. Positions require travel domestic and international and offer a challenging law enforcement career.