Federal Air Marshal: Elite Flight Security & Travel

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Alta, CA seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Officers travel frequently and may be assigned to various field offices; duties include on‑aircraft and ground work, investigations, and close coordination with multiple agencies while maintaining required security

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 threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond to threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigations, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek warrants within legal authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based transportation security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments including Counter-UAS operations.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Post-secondary education acceptable

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Alta, CA seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently under pressure.

Officers travel frequently and may be assigned to various field offices; duties include on‑aircraft and ground work, investigations, and close coordination with multiple agencies while maintaining required security