Elite Flight Security Officer (Federal Air Marshal)

TSA Jobs Placement; Cecilia (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation, often traveling and operating both in the air and on the ground. The role demands discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Based in Cecilia, KY, this full-time position offers a pay range of $30.00–$60.00 per hour. Final placement depends on agency needs and may not match the applicant's preferred location.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, 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 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 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

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Combination of education and experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation, often traveling and operating both in the air and on the ground. The role demands discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Based in Cecilia, KY, this full-time position offers a pay range of $30.00–$60.00 per hour. Final placement depends on agency needs and may not match the applicant's preferred location.