Federal Air Marshal: Elite Flight Security & Travel

Federal Screening Careers; Ansonia (CT); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life-insur

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is recruiting Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and counter threats. Positions require eligible background, Top Secret clearance, and willingness to travel internationally and on short notice.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility criteria and complete extensive training, with placement determined by agency needs and not guaranteed to match first choice locations.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must meet the maximum-entry-age requirement for a covered federal law enforcement position.
• Must successfully complete a full background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must pass required drug screening, medical evaluation, physical testing, and polygraph examination.
• Must be legally eligible to possess and carry a firearm.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and U.S. passport.
• Must agree to mobility, travel, irregular-duty, and temporary-assignment requirements.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond to potential threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within 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, including Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Top Secret clearance eligibility

Written and verbal communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is recruiting Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and counter threats. Positions require eligible background, Top Secret clearance, and willingness to travel internationally and on short notice.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility criteria and complete extensive training, with placement determined by agency needs and not guaranteed to match first choice locations.