Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Aviation Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. You will operate discreetly on airplanes, assess developing situations, and respond with limited backup.

Duties include carrying firearms and performing investigative activities. The role requires meeting eligibility criteria, firearms proficiency, physical fitness, and readiness to travel.

Qualifications

• Discretion and sound judgment required.
• Physical readiness for demanding duties.
• Firearms proficiency required.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher or equivalent combination of education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy and other threats.
• Operate discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry firearms and maintain proficiency.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, and advisory activities.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Post-secondary education + experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. You will operate discreetly on airplanes, assess developing situations, and respond with limited backup.

Duties include carrying firearms and performing investigative activities. The role requires meeting eligibility criteria, firearms proficiency, physical fitness, and readiness to travel.