Federal Air Marshal: Elite Aircraft Security & Response

Airport Security Jobs Center; Patterson (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Paid leave and retirement benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Patterson, NY seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and to operate discreetly on domestic and international flights. Roles require discretion, sound judgment, and physical readiness, with frequent travel and irregular hours.

The position emphasizes firearms proficiency, law-enforcement duties, and readiness for counterterrorism assignments, including potential Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

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 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 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 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 communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Patterson, NY seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and to operate discreetly on domestic and international flights. Roles require discretion, sound judgment, and physical readiness, with frequent travel and irregular hours.

The position emphasizes firearms proficiency, law-enforcement duties, and readiness for counterterrorism assignments, including potential Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.