Elite Federal Air Marshal - Travel & On-Call Duty

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Elgin, Oklahoma, is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and safeguard the nation’s transportation system. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Travel is frequent, and assignments may occur with limited notice. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, pass extensive assessments, and obtain a Top Secret security clearance.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor’s degree or higher or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Ability to meet background investigation and security clearance requirements.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national; must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.

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 with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and 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, potentially including Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

Judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Elgin, Oklahoma, is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and safeguard the nation’s transportation system. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Travel is frequent, and assignments may occur with limited notice. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, pass extensive assessments, and obtain a Top Secret security clearance.