Elite Flight Security Officer — On-Call & Travel

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, DHS seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats and to operate discreetly on domestic and international flights. Applicants must meet strict eligibility, undergo extensive training, and be prepared for irregular schedules and frequent travel.

Selected candidates will carry firearms, maintain certification, and participate in multi-agency operations while complying with federal employment requirements and security

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• 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 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, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning & organization

Written & verbal communication

Firearms proficiency

Discretion & sound judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, DHS seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats and to operate discreetly on domestic and international flights. Applicants must meet strict eligibility, undergo extensive training, and be prepared for irregular schedules and frequent travel.

Selected candidates will carry firearms, maintain certification, and participate in multi-agency operations while complying with federal employment requirements and security