Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Flight Security Expert

TSA Jobs Placement; Georgia; On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals for duties on domestic and international flights, including counterterrorism and law enforcement activities. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearm proficiency, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Location is Sautee Nacoochee, GA. Applicants must meet education/experience requirements and obtain TS/SCI-level clearances as applicable; background checks and medical evaluations are

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.
• 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 evolving situations and respond to threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within legal authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Discretion

Judgment

Physical fitness

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Education and experience mix

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals for duties on domestic and international flights, including counterterrorism and law enforcement activities. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearm proficiency, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Location is Sautee Nacoochee, GA. Applicants must meet education/experience requirements and obtain TS/SCI-level clearances as applicable; background checks and medical evaluations are