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

Federal Screening Careers; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Air Marshals protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other criminal threats, operating with discretion on domestic and international flights. The role requires judgment under pressure, firearms proficiency, and the ability to travel frequently in a full-time capacity. Duty location is Champaign, IL, with placement based on agency needs.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 21+, able to obtain Top Secret clearance, and pass comprehensive background and medical/physical screening.

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.
• 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

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

Judgment under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Federal Air Marshals protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other criminal threats, operating with discretion on domestic and international flights. The role requires judgment under pressure, firearms proficiency, and the ability to travel frequently in a full-time capacity. Duty location is Champaign, IL, with placement based on agency needs.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 21+, able to obtain Top Secret clearance, and pass comprehensive background and medical/physical screening.