Federal Air Marshal — On-Call Aviation Security Expert

Airport Security Jobs Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits package

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Federal Air Marshals—often called FAMs—protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. Working within TSA, they operate on flights and on the ground to safeguard passengers and the national transportation system.

The role requires discretion, judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency. Applicants must meet basic eligibility, hold a degree or equivalent experience, and be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

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

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Job description

Federal Air Marshals—often called FAMs—protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. Working within TSA, they operate on flights and on the ground to safeguard passengers and the national transportation system.

The role requires discretion, judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency. Applicants must meet basic eligibility, hold a degree or equivalent experience, and be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance.