Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Flight Security Expert

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Graysville seeks Federal Air Marshals who protect commercial flights from terrorist threats and carry firearms in national and international operations. Candidates must meet strict eligibility, complete training, and be prepared for irregular schedules and travel.

Responsibilities include law enforcement, investigations, and coordinating with multiagency partners, with locations based on agency needs.

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; or a qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience.
• Review transcripts if education is used to qualify; qualifications and documentation can change.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency for federal 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 legal authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other assignments, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written/Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Post-secondary education + relevant experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Graysville seeks Federal Air Marshals who protect commercial flights from terrorist threats and carry firearms in national and international operations. Candidates must meet strict eligibility, complete training, and be prepared for irregular schedules and travel.

Responsibilities include law enforcement, investigations, and coordinating with multiagency partners, with locations based on agency needs.