Federal Air Marshal: Elite Flight Security On-Call

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. These roles require discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.

Assignments may involve irregular schedules, extensive travel, and location flexibility. Training is mandatory, with a rigorous selection process and ongoing mission support across domestic and

Qualifications

• Must qualify through experience, education, or an acceptable combination of both.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience, or a bachelor's degree or higher, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• If education is used to qualify, transcripts must be provided.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national; must be at least 21 years old; must meet entry-age requirements; must pass background, drug screening, medical evaluation, polygraph, and qualify for a Top Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain required proficiency.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and execute warrants within legal authority.
• Participate in multi‑agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Discretion

Judgment under pressure

Firearms proficiency

Physical readiness

Independent work

Situational awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. These roles require discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.

Assignments may involve irregular schedules, extensive travel, and location flexibility. Training is mandatory, with a rigorous selection process and ongoing mission support across domestic and