Elite Flight Security Officer — On-Call & Global Travel

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Cambridge is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights against terrorism and other threats. This demanding role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

You will travel frequently, carry and maintain firearms proficiency, and perform law enforcement, investigative, and advisory duties on domestic and international flights.

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 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.
• 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

Discretion

Judgment

Communication

Physical fitness

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Cambridge is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights against terrorism and other threats. This demanding role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

You will travel frequently, carry and maintain firearms proficiency, and perform law enforcement, investigative, and advisory duties on domestic and international flights.