Federal Air Marshal — Elite National Security Agent

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, a part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals for duty locations that may include Chatfield, TX. This full-time role requires meeting eligibility standards and successful completion of rigorous training programs.

Air Marshals protect commercial flights, conduct law enforcement activities, and may travel domestically and internationally.

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.
• Review the vacancy carefully because qualification standards and document requirements can change.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, a part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals for duty locations that may include Chatfield, TX. This full-time role requires meeting eligibility standards and successful completion of rigorous training programs.

Air Marshals protect commercial flights, conduct law enforcement activities, and may travel domestically and internationally.