Elite Flight Security Officer — Federal Air Marshal

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and operate on aircraft and at airports. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, and physical readiness, with frequent travel and on‑call schedules.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, age, and background clearances. Training and benefits are offered as part of federal law enforcement employment.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem‑solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or a qualifying combination of post‑secondary education and relevant experience.
• Review the current vacancy carefully because qualification standards and document requirements can change.

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

Discretion

Judgment

Communication

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

3 years progressively responsible experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and operate on aircraft and at airports. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, and physical readiness, with frequent travel and on‑call schedules.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, age, and background clearances. Training and benefits are offered as part of federal law enforcement employment.