Federal Air Marshal: Elite Aviation Security Leader

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and aviation threats. They operate discreetly aboard U.S. and international flights, assess threats, and maintain firearms proficiency while performing law enforcement, investigative, and advisory tasks.

Basic eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, age 21+, ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance, and successful completion of rigorous training.

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 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.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and aviation threats. They operate discreetly aboard U.S. and international flights, assess threats, and maintain firearms proficiency while performing law enforcement, investigative, and advisory tasks.

Basic eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, age 21+, ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance, and successful completion of rigorous training.