Federal Air Marshal - High-Impact Aviation Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave & federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement provisions for federal law‑

Law Enforcement Availability Pay

Job summary

Federal Air Marshals serve within TSA to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. They operate in air and ground environments, travel frequently, and may receive assignments with limited notice. The role demands discretion, judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with extensive training upon selection.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility, including U.S. citizenship, age requirements, background clearance, and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates 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 the 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
• Perform other specialized assignments, which may include Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Job description

Federal Air Marshals serve within TSA to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. They operate in air and ground environments, travel frequently, and may receive assignments with limited notice. The role demands discretion, judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with extensive training upon selection.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility, including U.S. citizenship, age requirements, background clearance, and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.