Elite Federal Air Marshal: Protect Passengers Worldwide

Airport Security Jobs Center; Fairview (TN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and assist in counterterrorism efforts. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with assignments on domestic and international flights.

Applicants may qualify through experience, education, or both. The position offers full-time appointment and mobility across duty locations, with strict background and fitness requirements to

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or an equivalent combination
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• Qualifying combination of education and relevant experience per vacancy

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity and other threats
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup
• Carry and maintain firearms proficiency required for federal duties
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, and advisory activities
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required
• Make arrests and seek warrants within legal authority
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners
• Support ground transportation security and counterterrorism missions
• Perform other specialized assignments including Counter-UAS operations

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Independent work

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and assist in counterterrorism efforts. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with assignments on domestic and international flights.

Applicants may qualify through experience, education, or both. The position offers full-time appointment and mobility across duty locations, with strict background and fitness requirements to