Federal Air Marshal: High-Impact National Security & Travel

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Salem offers Federal Air Marshal opportunities. FAMs safeguard commercial aviation from terrorism, performing duties both on flights and on the ground, often with irregular schedules and interstate travel.

Ideal candidates possess discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to operate independently under pressure. Final placements depend on agency needs and may differ from preferred locations.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating 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.
• 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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Salem offers Federal Air Marshal opportunities. FAMs safeguard commercial aviation from terrorism, performing duties both on flights and on the ground, often with irregular schedules and interstate travel.

Ideal candidates possess discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to operate independently under pressure. Final placements depend on agency needs and may differ from preferred locations.