Federal Air Marshal: Elite On-Call Flight Security

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified professionals to join the Federal Air Marshal Service in Granville, MA. This is a demanding federal role requiring discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high‑pressure situations.

Federal Air Marshals protect commercial flights from terrorism, travel frequently, and may receive assignments with limited advance notice.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• 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 criminal threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond 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 partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites qualified professionals to join the Federal Air Marshal Service in Granville, MA. This is a demanding federal role requiring discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high‑pressure situations.

Federal Air Marshals protect commercial flights from terrorism, travel frequently, and may receive assignments with limited advance notice.