Federal Air Marshal: Elite Flight Security Officer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) serve within TSA to protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. They operate on air and ground, traveling frequently with irregular schedules.

To qualify, candidates must meet eligibility criteria, including citizenship, age, and background checks, and be capable of carrying firearms and meeting physical requirements. This is a full-time federal law enforcement position with extensive training and benefits.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates 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 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

Three years of progressively responsible experience

Bachelor's degree or higher

Qualifying combination of education and experience

Job description

Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) serve within TSA to protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. They operate on air and ground, traveling frequently with irregular schedules.

To qualify, candidates must meet eligibility criteria, including citizenship, age, and background checks, and be capable of carrying firearms and meeting physical requirements. This is a full-time federal law enforcement position with extensive training and benefits.