Elite Federal Flight Security Agent (On-Call & Travel)

Federal Screening Careers; New Salem (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. The position requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high‑pressure environments.

Applicants may qualify through three years of experience or a bachelor’s degree; training and rigorous assessment are part of the process. This is a fulltime role with irregular schedules and extensive travel.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor’s degree as qualifying factors.
• A qualifying combination of education and relevant experience is acceptable.
• Transcripts may be required if education is used to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency for federal duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Participate in multi‑agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.

Skills

Discretion and judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in the United States seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. The position requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high‑pressure environments.

Applicants may qualify through three years of experience or a bachelor’s degree; training and rigorous assessment are part of the process. This is a fulltime role with irregular schedules and extensive travel.