Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Flight Security Expert

Federal Screening Careers; Comfort (NC); 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 coverage for law-enforcers

Law Enforcement Availability Pay

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals for full-time duty in the Comfort, WV area. You will protect commercial flights from terrorist threats, perform covert security duties on domestic and international flights, assess threats, and carry firearms with required proficiency.

Applicants must meet eligibility, pass background checks, and be prepared for extensive travel. Duty locations are field offices and final placement depends on agency needs and may differ

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals for full-time duty in the Comfort, WV area. You will protect commercial flights from terrorist threats, perform covert security duties on domestic and international flights, assess threats, and carry firearms with required proficiency.

Applicants must meet eligibility, pass background checks, and be prepared for extensive travel. Duty locations are field offices and final placement depends on agency needs and may differ