Elite Federal Air Marshal - Travel & On-Call Security

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in the United States is seeking Federal Air Marshals for field offices. The role covers protecting passenger flights, discreet operations on domestic and international flights, and coordinating with partner agencies.

Candidates must meet basic eligibility and pass rigorous testing and training. The position offers full-time appointment with variable schedules, irregular hours, and frequent travel to locations as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in problem-solving, planning, organization, and communication.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or an acceptable combination of education and experience.
• Transcripts required if education is used to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry firearms and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigations, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects as required.
• Make arrests and execute warrants within authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Combination of education and experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in the United States is seeking Federal Air Marshals for field offices. The role covers protecting passenger flights, discreet operations on domestic and international flights, and coordinating with partner agencies.

Candidates must meet basic eligibility and pass rigorous testing and training. The position offers full-time appointment with variable schedules, irregular hours, and frequent travel to locations as needed.