Federal Air Marshal: Frontline Aviation Security & Travel

Airport Security Jobs Center; Amenia Township (ND); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks qualified individuals for Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Amenia. Federal Air Marshals protect commercial flights, respond to threats, and operate in air and on the ground, often with irregular schedules and long travel.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship, 21 years old, able to obtain Top Secret clearance, pass drug screening, and maintain firearms proficiency.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating 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 firearms proficiency for federal duties
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects as required
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within 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, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks qualified individuals for Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Amenia. Federal Air Marshals protect commercial flights, respond to threats, and operate in air and on the ground, often with irregular schedules and long travel.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility: U.S. citizenship, 21 years old, able to obtain Top Secret clearance, pass drug screening, and maintain firearms proficiency.