Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Aviation Security Pro

Federal Screening Careers; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Elgin, IL invites qualified candidates for Federal Air Marshal opportunities. This role requires protecting commercial flights, operating on domestic and international routes, and maintaining firearms proficiency under federal law enforcement standards.

Positions are fulltime with irregular schedules and frequent travel. Applicants must meet basic eligibility: US citizenship, age, background check, and security clearance.

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; 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 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, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Elgin, IL invites qualified candidates for Federal Air Marshal opportunities. This role requires protecting commercial flights, operating on domestic and international routes, and maintaining firearms proficiency under federal law enforcement standards.

Positions are fulltime with irregular schedules and frequent travel. Applicants must meet basic eligibility: US citizenship, age, background check, and security clearance.