Elite Flight Security Officer — On-Call & Travel Ready

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats. Marshals operate on domestic and international flights and may be assigned with little advance notice.

This full-time role requires U.S. citizenship, 21+ years old, background investigation, medical and polygraph examinations, and firearms proficiency. Holden postings reflect agency needs and may not match first choice.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication; or
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• 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 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

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats. Marshals operate on domestic and international flights and may be assigned with little advance notice.

This full-time role requires U.S. citizenship, 21+ years old, background investigation, medical and polygraph examinations, and firearms proficiency. Holden postings reflect agency needs and may not match first choice.