Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Aviation Security Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid time off

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Highland, WI, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect flights from terrorism and criminal threats. This role involves traveling, discreet operations aboard aircraft, and working with multi‑agency partners to ensure safety and security.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility and training requirements, including firearms proficiency, background clearance, and readiness for irregular schedules.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates 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 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

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Three years experience

Education+Experience mix

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Highland, WI, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect flights from terrorism and criminal threats. This role involves traveling, discreet operations aboard aircraft, and working with multi‑agency partners to ensure safety and security.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility and training requirements, including firearms proficiency, background clearance, and readiness for irregular schedules.