Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Duties & Global Travel

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Availability Pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. Marshals operate on domestic and international flights, carrying firearms and maintaining high readiness. Duties include law enforcement, investigations, and working within multi‑agency operations.

Qualifications require 3 years of experience or a bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent mix). Eligibility includes U.S.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor's degree or higher, or a combination of education and experience.
• Transcript requirements if education is used to qualify.
• Qualification standards and documents vary by vacancy and may change.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, and advisory activities.
• Identify witnesses or suspects and execute warrants where authorized.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local law enforcement.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written/verbal communication

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. Marshals operate on domestic and international flights, carrying firearms and maintaining high readiness. Duties include law enforcement, investigations, and working within multi‑agency operations.

Qualifications require 3 years of experience or a bachelor’s degree (or an equivalent mix). Eligibility includes U.S.