Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Aviation Security Pro

Federal Screening Careers; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Federal benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Akron seeks highly qualified Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency along with the ability to work independently in high-pressure settings.

FAMs operate both in the air and on the ground, travel frequently, and may be assigned with limited advance notice.

Qualifications

• Requires discretion and sound judgment in high-pressure environments.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of education and experience may qualify in lieu of a degree.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry and maintain firearms proficiency as required for federal 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 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.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Akron seeks highly qualified Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency along with the ability to work independently in high-pressure settings.

FAMs operate both in the air and on the ground, travel frequently, and may be assigned with limited advance notice.