Elite Federal Air Marshal — Protecting Flights Worldwide

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is actively seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. This role demands discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

Assignments can be domestic or international with irregular schedules and frequent travel.

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

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is actively seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. This role demands discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

Assignments can be domestic or international with irregular schedules and frequent travel.