Federal Air Marshal: Guard Flights On-Call & Travel

TSA Job Listings; Tye (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and counter aviation threats. Duties include on-board security, threat assessment, and coordinated operations with law enforcement partners.

Applicants must meet rigorous physical and legal standards, obtain a Top Secret clearance, and be willing to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• Discretion and sound judgment required for sensitive operations.
• Physical fitness and firearm proficiency.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry firearms and maintain proficiency as required for federal duties.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, and use authority within legal limits.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent in high-pressure scenarios

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and counter aviation threats. Duties include on-board security, threat assessment, and coordinated operations with law enforcement partners.

Applicants must meet rigorous physical and legal standards, obtain a Top Secret clearance, and be willing to travel domestically and internationally.