Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Flight Security

Airport Security Jobs Center; Norton (MA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Norton, KS is advertising Federal Air Marshal opportunities. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, and physical readiness, with duties aboard domestic and international flights to protect commercial aviation from terrorist threats.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility, possess a bachelor’s degree or higher, and complete a rigorous training program.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in 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

Discretion

Judgment under pressure

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience in law enforcement or related field

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, Norton, KS is advertising Federal Air Marshal opportunities. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, and physical readiness, with duties aboard domestic and international flights to protect commercial aviation from terrorist threats.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility, possess a bachelor’s degree or higher, and complete a rigorous training program.