Federal Air Marshal: Elite On-Call Flight Security

Airport Security Jobs Center; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Norfolk, VA is offering Federal Air Marshal opportunities. Federal Air Marshals safeguard commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats by operating both in the air and on the ground.

Selected officers work with the TSA to protect passengers, flight crews, airports, and the nation’s transportation system. Applicants must meet high standards of integrity, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with the ability to work independently in

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Norfolk, VA is offering Federal Air Marshal opportunities. Federal Air Marshals safeguard commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats by operating both in the air and on the ground.

Selected officers work with the TSA to protect passengers, flight crews, airports, and the nation’s transportation system. Applicants must meet high standards of integrity, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with the ability to work independently in