Federal Air Marshal — Elite National Security, Travel Ready

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other criminal threats. They operate both in the air and on the ground, conducting investigations, making arrests, and coordinating with federal, state, and local partners.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, pass extensive background checks, and obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating 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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other criminal threats. They operate both in the air and on the ground, conducting investigations, making arrests, and coordinating with federal, state, and local partners.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements, pass extensive background checks, and obtain a Top Secret clearance.