Elite Federal Flight Security Officer

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

Job summary

Federal Air Marshal Service in Berlin, MD, part of TSA/ DHS, seeks Federal Air Marshals who protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, and firearms proficiency, with travel and irregular hours as part of duty.

Applicants must qualify by experience or education, be a U.S. citizen, and pass background and security checks. Training and federal benefits accompany duty in this demanding, high-stakes field.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and communication.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or a qualifying combo of education and experience.
• 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 terrorism and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond to threats with limited backup.
• Carry and maintain firearms proficiency required for federal officers.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, and advisory activities within authority.
• Identify witnesses or suspects and, when required, interview them.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within legal authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.

Skills

Discretionary judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Experience in law enforcement

Job description

Federal Air Marshal Service in Berlin, MD, part of TSA/ DHS, seeks Federal Air Marshals who protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, and firearms proficiency, with travel and irregular hours as part of duty.

Applicants must qualify by experience or education, be a U.S. citizen, and pass background and security checks. Training and federal benefits accompany duty in this demanding, high-stakes field.