Elite Federal Flight Security Agent

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Retirement benefits

Availability Pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect flights, operate on domestic and international routes, and engage in law enforcement activities with the support of a comprehensive federal benefits package.

The role requires physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and ability to adapt to irregular schedules, with training and background investigations guiding progression and assignments across duty locations.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problemsolving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• A 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 criminal threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond to potential threats with limited backup.
• 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.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within their 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, which may include Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Top Secret security clearance

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect flights, operate on domestic and international routes, and engage in law enforcement activities with the support of a comprehensive federal benefits package.

The role requires physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and ability to adapt to irregular schedules, with training and background investigations guiding progression and assignments across duty locations.