Federal Air Marshal: Elite Aviation Security Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Mansfield, SD seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats and to operate on air and ground assignments. The role includes carrying firearms, frequent travel, and strict physical and background requirements.

Applicants must meet education/experience criteria and obtain a Top Secret clearance; benefits include federal health, leave, and retirement plans.

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

Transportation Security Administration in Mansfield, SD seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats and to operate on air and ground assignments. The role includes carrying firearms, frequent travel, and strict physical and background requirements.

Applicants must meet education/experience criteria and obtain a Top Secret clearance; benefits include federal health, leave, and retirement plans.