Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Flight Security Expert

TSA Jobs Placement; Town of Chatham (NY); On-site; USD 2,600 - 3,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave + federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and counter threats in domestic and international settings. You will operate both in the air and on the ground, often under high pressure, with rotations that may involve nights and travel.

Applicants must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance and maintain firearms proficiency, while meeting demanding physical readiness standards.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or
• 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 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

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Tools

Firearms

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and counter threats in domestic and international settings. You will operate both in the air and on the ground, often under high pressure, with rotations that may involve nights and travel.

Applicants must be able to obtain a Top Secret clearance and maintain firearms proficiency, while meeting demanding physical readiness standards.