Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Flight Security Expert

Airport Security Jobs Center; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Northfield, IL, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and support national security. The role requires readiness for irregular schedules, long shifts, and travel, with discretion and firearms proficiency as core duties.

Applicants must meet minimum education and experience criteria, including U.S. citizenship and successful background checks. Training is provided, and the position offers a federal benefits package accordingly.

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.
• A qualifying combination of postsecondary 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

Three years of progressively responsible experience

Bachelor's degree or higher

Qualifying combination of education and experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Northfield, IL, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and support national security. The role requires readiness for irregular schedules, long shifts, and travel, with discretion and firearms proficiency as core duties.

Applicants must meet minimum education and experience criteria, including U.S. citizenship and successful background checks. Training is provided, and the position offers a federal benefits package accordingly.