Federal Air Marshal in Lakewood

Federal Screening Careers; Denver (CO); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 53 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The Transportation Security Administration in Lakewood, CO is seeking Federal Air Marshals who protect commercial flights, deter terrorism, and operate both in the air and on the ground.

Applicants must meet education and experience requirements, including U.S. citizenship and firearms proficiency. This full-time position involves assignments across domestic and international operations within TSA’s law enforcement framework.

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.
• If education is used to qualify, transcripts required; review vacancy for changes.

Responsabilités

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain proficiency 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 legal 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.

Connaissances

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Formation

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Description du poste

Federal Air Marshal Opportunities in Lakewood

Federal Air Marshals—commonly called FAMs—are highly trained federal law enforcement officers who protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other criminal threats. Working within TSA’s Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service, they operate both in the air and on the ground to help safeguard passengers, flight crews, airports, and the nation’s transportation system.

Position Details

Location:

Lakewood, CO

Employer:

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security

Pay:

$26.35 – $38.33 per year

Pay Band:

SV-F

Appointment Type:

Fulltime

The duty location is the assigned Federal Air Marshal field office—not a guarantee that all flights will begin or end in Lakewood. Applicants may indicate preferred locations, but final placement is based on agency needs and may not match the applicant’s first choice.

What Federal Air Marshals Do

• 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

Experience and Education Requirements

Applicants must qualify through experience, education, or an acceptable combination of both. Depending on the vacancy, qualifying candidates may meet the requirement through:

• 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, applicants must provide the transcripts required by the official announcement. Review the current vacancy carefully because qualification standards and document requirements can change.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
• Must be at least 21 years old when applying