Elite Federal Air Marshal: Protecting Flights Worldwide

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Federal Air Marshals are highly trained federal law enforcement officers protecting commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role includes operating on flights, maintaining firearms proficiency, and working with federal, state, and local partners.

Applicants must meet education or experience requirements and may be assigned to locations based on agency needs. The position requires readiness for irregular schedules and extensive 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
• 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
• 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

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

Judgment

Physical fitness

Firearm proficiency

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Federal Air Marshals are highly trained federal law enforcement officers protecting commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role includes operating on flights, maintaining firearms proficiency, and working with federal, state, and local partners.

Applicants must meet education or experience requirements and may be assigned to locations based on agency needs. The position requires readiness for irregular schedules and extensive travel.