Federal Air Marshal: High-Impact, On-Call Aviation Security

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals for assignments that protect commercial flights and national transportation systems. The role requires discretion, judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to operate independently under pressure.

Officers travel frequently, may be assigned with limited notice, and work at field offices like MC Grady, NC. Applicants must meet strict eligibility, pass extensive testing, and obtain a Top Secret

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates 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 threats
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights
• Assess developing situations and respond 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 when required
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within authority
• Participate in multi‑agency operations with federal, state, and local partners
• Support ground‑based transportation‑security and counterterrorism missions
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals for assignments that protect commercial flights and national transportation systems. The role requires discretion, judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to operate independently under pressure.

Officers travel frequently, may be assigned with limited notice, and work at field offices like MC Grady, NC. Applicants must meet strict eligibility, pass extensive testing, and obtain a Top Secret