Federal Air Marshal: High-Impact, On-Call Role

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks qualified individuals for Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Charlotte. FAMs protect commercial flights from terrorism, conduct operations aboard aircraft, and perform law enforcement duties with discretion and high physical readiness.

Candidates must meet eligibility: U.S. citizen, age, background, and clearance; education/experience options; extensive training and readiness for irregular schedules and travel.

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
• If education is used to qualify, transcripts must be provided as required by the official vacancy announcement

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

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks qualified individuals for Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Charlotte. FAMs protect commercial flights from terrorism, conduct operations aboard aircraft, and perform law enforcement duties with discretion and high physical readiness.

Candidates must meet eligibility: U.S. citizen, age, background, and clearance; education/experience options; extensive training and readiness for irregular schedules and travel.