Federal Air Marshal: Elite Flight Security Agent

Federal Screening Careers; Ashland (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits under LEO rules

Job summary

Federal Air Marshals—part of the TSA—protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other criminal threats. They operate on flights and on the ground, travel frequently, and may receive assignments with limited notice. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens, be at least 21, and qualify through experience or education with a Top Secret clearance. The role requires discretion, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and independent judgment.

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 flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other criminal 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
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Skills

Discretion & judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Federal Air Marshals—part of the TSA—protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other criminal threats. They operate on flights and on the ground, travel frequently, and may receive assignments with limited notice. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens, be at least 21, and qualify through experience or education with a Top Secret clearance. The role requires discretion, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and independent judgment.