Federal Air Marshal - On-Call Flight Security Expert

Federal Screening Careers; Sycamore (SC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshal personnel to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and threats. Duties include discreet on-board work, threat assessment, and maintaining firearms proficiency.

Extensive travel and irregular schedules are common, with rigorous training and a strong emphasis on teamwork and discretion. Applicants must meet stringent eligibility, background, and security requirements and be prepared for a demanding, high-pressure

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.
• Review the vacancy carefully because qualification standards and document requirements can change.

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.
• 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 law-enforcement partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Three years experience

Bachelor's degree

Combination of education and relevant

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshal personnel to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and threats. Duties include discreet on-board work, threat assessment, and maintaining firearms proficiency.

Extensive travel and irregular schedules are common, with rigorous training and a strong emphasis on teamwork and discretion. Applicants must meet stringent eligibility, background, and security requirements and be prepared for a demanding, high-pressure