Federal Air Marshal: Elite, On-Call Flight Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement coverage for qualified LEOs

Law Enforcement Availability Pay

Travel opportunities

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Riverside is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and passengers from terrorism and other threats. Roles involve in-flight and ground duties, frequent travel, and operating under high-pressure conditions.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility and training requirements, including background investigations and security clearances. The position emphasizes discretion, judgment, and the ability to work independently with limited notice.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• 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 threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants as authorized.
• 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

Discretion

Judgment

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Riverside is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and passengers from terrorism and other threats. Roles involve in-flight and ground duties, frequent travel, and operating under high-pressure conditions.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility and training requirements, including background investigations and security clearances. The position emphasizes discretion, judgment, and the ability to work independently with limited notice.