Federal Air Marshal - On-Call, Global Flight Security

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Troy offers Federal Air Marshal opportunities. This role involves protecting commercial flights, operating both in the air and on the ground, and requiring discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency.

Applicants must meet rigorous eligibility criteria, with options to qualify via experience, education, or a mix of both. The position entails irregular schedules and frequent travel, with potential postings based on agency needs.

Qualifications

• Must meet qualification standards: three years of progressively responsible experience showing problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication; or a bachelor's degree or higher; or a qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other 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/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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Troy offers Federal Air Marshal opportunities. This role involves protecting commercial flights, operating both in the air and on the ground, and requiring discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency.

Applicants must meet rigorous eligibility criteria, with options to qualify via experience, education, or a mix of both. The position entails irregular schedules and frequent travel, with potential postings based on agency needs.