Federal Air Marshal: Elite Flight Security Officer

TSA Jobs Placement; Etowah (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect passenger flights and deter terrorism worldwide. You will operate discreetly on domestic and international flights, assess threats, and carry firearms with proficiency.

This role requires high judgment, physical readiness, and willingness to travel. A rigorous selection process, background checks, and security clearances are part of the job offer.

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; 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

Skills

Discretion

Judgment

Physical Fitness

Firearms Proficiency

Independent Work

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect passenger flights and deter terrorism worldwide. You will operate discreetly on domestic and international flights, assess threats, and carry firearms with proficiency.

This role requires high judgment, physical readiness, and willingness to travel. A rigorous selection process, background checks, and security clearances are part of the job offer.