Federal Air Marshal: Elite Flight Security & Rapid Response

Airport Security Jobs Center; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Thrift Savings Plan

Paid leave

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats. This full-time role requires discretion, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations, with on-board duties on domestic and international flights.

Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, 21+ years old, ability to obtain Top Secret clearance, and successful completion of a rigorous training program; applicants may

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication; or
• 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

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats. This full-time role requires discretion, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations, with on-board duties on domestic and international flights.

Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, 21+ years old, ability to obtain Top Secret clearance, and successful completion of a rigorous training program; applicants may