Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Aviation Security Expert

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to safeguard commercial aviation. These positions require discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency. Duties include operating aboard flights and conducting related law-enforcement activities.

Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, minimum age 21, ability to obtain a security clearance, and successful completion of the agency's training.

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 firearms proficiency for federal duties
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects as required
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within statutory 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

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to safeguard commercial aviation. These positions require discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency. Duties include operating aboard flights and conducting related law-enforcement activities.

Eligibility includes U.S. citizenship, minimum age 21, ability to obtain a security clearance, and successful completion of the agency's training.