Federal Air Marshal: Elite Flight Protection & On-Call

TSA Jobs Placement; Gaines Township (PA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and work on domestic and international aircraft. Applicants may be placed based on agency needs, with potential travel and irregular schedules.

Responsibilities include threat assessment, high-security duties, and collaboration with multiple agencies. A stringent eligibility process applies, including background checks and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Applicants may meet qualifications through three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor’s degree or higher, or an acceptable combination of both.

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

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and work on domestic and international aircraft. Applicants may be placed based on agency needs, with potential travel and irregular schedules.

Responsibilities include threat assessment, high-security duties, and collaboration with multiple agencies. A stringent eligibility process applies, including background checks and security clearances.