Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Flight Security

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Russellville is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and communities. The role demands discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to perform under pressure across domestic and international missions.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility and training requirements, including background checks and security clearances. This salaried police position offers irregular schedules, travel, and a challenging environment for

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem‑solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• 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

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Russellville is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and communities. The role demands discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to perform under pressure across domestic and international missions.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility and training requirements, including background checks and security clearances. This salaried police position offers irregular schedules, travel, and a challenging environment for