Federal Air Marshal: Flight Security Expert

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration invites qualified applicants for Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Elliott, IL. These highly trained officers protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats, operating on air and ground with discretion, judgment, and physical readiness.

This full-time role requires firearms proficiency, adaptability to irregular schedules and travel, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and communications; or
• A qualifying combination of 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
• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years of progressively responsible experience

Combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration invites qualified applicants for Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Elliott, IL. These highly trained officers protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats, operating on air and ground with discretion, judgment, and physical readiness.

This full-time role requires firearms proficiency, adaptability to irregular schedules and travel, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.