Elite Federal Air Marshal — Travel, On-Call Duty

Airport Security Jobs Center; De Witt (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan participation

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified applicants for Federal Air Marshal opportunities based in De Witt, IA. This full-time role involves protecting airline passengers, operating on flights, and coordinating with federal partners to counter threats and ensure aviation safety.

Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, meet rigorous eligibility, and be prepared for irregular schedules and extensive travel.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess evolving situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, and advisory activities.
• Identify witnesses or suspects when required.
• Possess and carry out authority to make arrests and execute warrants.
• Participate in multi‑agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground‑based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform specialized assignments, including Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years of progressively responsible experience

Education/experience combination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified applicants for Federal Air Marshal opportunities based in De Witt, IA. This full-time role involves protecting airline passengers, operating on flights, and coordinating with federal partners to counter threats and ensure aviation safety.

Applicants must possess a bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, meet rigorous eligibility, and be prepared for irregular schedules and extensive travel.