Federal Air Marshal — On-Call Field Aviation Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Law Enforcement Availability Pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites applications for Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Stanton, IA. These roles require discretion, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high‑pressure environments.

Applicants may qualify via relevant experience, education, or a mix of both, with a background check and security clearance required. This is a fulltime position with irregular schedules and extensive travel.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a degree or qualifying combination.
• Education may substitute experience if transcripts are provided.
• Review vacancy details for exact qualification standards.

Responsibilities

• Protect flights from terrorism, piracy, and other threats.
• Duties aboard domestic and international flights with discretion.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry and maintain firearms proficiency for federal duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigations, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and execute warrants within authority.
• Collaborate with multi‑agency partners on operations.
• Support ground security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems tasks.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) invites applications for Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Stanton, IA. These roles require discretion, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high‑pressure environments.

Applicants may qualify via relevant experience, education, or a mix of both, with a background check and security clearance required. This is a fulltime position with irregular schedules and extensive travel.