Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Flight Security Expert

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration's Federal Air Marshal opportunities offer assignments protecting commercial aviation. Roles require readiness for irregular schedules, background checks, and ability to travel frequently, including international postings.

Applicants must meet eligibility rules, pass a background investigation, and maintain firearms proficiency. The position emphasizes discretion, judgment, and independent work in high-pressure environments.

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

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 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 specialized assignments, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration's Federal Air Marshal opportunities offer assignments protecting commercial aviation. Roles require readiness for irregular schedules, background checks, and ability to travel frequently, including international postings.

Applicants must meet eligibility rules, pass a background investigation, and maintain firearms proficiency. The position emphasizes discretion, judgment, and independent work in high-pressure environments.