Elite Federal Flight Marshal — On-Call & Travel Ready

Airport Security Jobs Center; Kodiak (AK); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. As a FAM, you will operate on board flights, assess evolving situations, and respond with limited backup while maintaining firearm proficiency. This demanding role requires U.S.

citizenship, background clearance, and willingness to travel. Duty locations are field offices; postings may change and final placement depends on agency needs.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• A qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience.

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 seek or execute warrants within 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 including Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem-solving experience

Written and verbal communication

Discretion and judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. As a FAM, you will operate on board flights, assess evolving situations, and respond with limited backup while maintaining firearm proficiency. This demanding role requires U.S.

citizenship, background clearance, and willingness to travel. Duty locations are field offices; postings may change and final placement depends on agency needs.