Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Flight Security Leader

Federal Screening Careers; Royal Oak (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Air Marshals operate within TSA to protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. They work both in the air and on the ground, traveling frequently with irregular schedules and on-call requirements.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including citizenship, age, background checks, and security clearance; training is mandatory for continued employment and may involve extensive travel.

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

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

Problem solving

Verbal communication

Written communication

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree

Post-secondary education

Job description

Federal Air Marshals operate within TSA to protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. They work both in the air and on the ground, traveling frequently with irregular schedules and on-call requirements.

Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including citizenship, age, background checks, and security clearance; training is mandatory for continued employment and may involve extensive travel.