Federal Air Marshal: Defend Flights, Global Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement provisions for officers

Availability Pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. The role requires discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with assignments that may be domestic or international and subject to irregular schedules.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, age, background checks, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor's degree or higher; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• If education is used to qualify, applicants must provide transcripts.
• Review the vacancy carefully because qualification standards and document requirements can change.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local law-enforcement partners.

Skills

Discretion

Judgment under pressure

Physical fitness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. The role requires discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with assignments that may be domestic or international and subject to irregular schedules.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, including U.S. citizenship, age, background checks, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.