Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Flight & Ground Security

Federal Screening Careers; Rutland Township (ND); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. These highly trained officers operate both in the air and on the ground, carrying firearms and maintaining readiness for rapid decision-making in dynamic environments.

Positions are based in Rutland, IL with irregular schedules, travel, and extensive field assignments. Applicants must meet basic eligibility, pass background checks, and complete rigorous

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

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. These highly trained officers operate both in the air and on the ground, carrying firearms and maintaining readiness for rapid decision-making in dynamic environments.

Positions are based in Rutland, IL with irregular schedules, travel, and extensive field assignments. Applicants must meet basic eligibility, pass background checks, and complete rigorous