Federal Air Marshal: Elite Flight Security & On-Call Duty

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation as part of the Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service. This role requires discretion, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently on high‑pressure assignments.

Position details: assignments vary by duty location; full‑time appointment; frequent travel, potential international work; pay ranges $30‑$60 per hour under SV‑F band.

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

Sound judgement

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation as part of the Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service. This role requires discretion, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently on high‑pressure assignments.

Position details: assignments vary by duty location; full‑time appointment; frequent travel, potential international work; pay ranges $30‑$60 per hour under SV‑F band.