Federal Air Marshal: Elite, Travel-Ready LEO

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats and aircraft piracy. This role involves travel, on-flight assignments, and high-pressure decision-making while carrying firearms and maintaining strict proficiency.

The position requires readiness for irregular schedules and potential international assignments. Applicants must meet robust eligibility criteria, including background checks, eligibility for security

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• A 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 to potential threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain 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

Skills

Discretion and sound judgment

Firearms proficiency

Physical readiness

Independent work

Discretion and sound judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats and aircraft piracy. This role involves travel, on-flight assignments, and high-pressure decision-making while carrying firearms and maintaining strict proficiency.

The position requires readiness for irregular schedules and potential international assignments. Applicants must meet robust eligibility criteria, including background checks, eligibility for security