Elite Flight Security Officer — On-Call & Travel Ready

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. Duties include discreet duties on flights, threat assessment, and maintaining firearms proficiency as part of federal law enforcement responsibilities.

Applicants must have three years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree or higher. Training and background investigations are part of the process, with potential irregular schedules

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.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. Duties include discreet duties on flights, threat assessment, and maintaining firearms proficiency as part of federal law enforcement responsibilities.

Applicants must have three years of relevant experience or a bachelor’s degree or higher. Training and background investigations are part of the process, with potential irregular schedules