Federal Air Marshal: On-Call, High-Impact National Security

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision benefits

Life insurance

Paid leave

Holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Availability Pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and counteract threats. The role involves discreet, high-stakes work on domestic and international journeys, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Candidates must meet stringent eligibility, background, and fitness requirements and complete in-residence training. This is a fulltime, on-site federal law enforcement position with robust benefits and advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Discretion and sound judgment in high-pressure environments.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent physical conditioning and firearms proficiency.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience integrating law enforcement procedures and investigations.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats.
• Operate discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry and maintain firearms proficiency required for federal duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and execute warrants within legal authority.
• Coordinate with multi-agency partners on operations.
• Support ground-based transportation security and counterterrorism missions.
• Engage in specialized assignments, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical fitness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years progressive experience

Education/experience combination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and counteract threats. The role involves discreet, high-stakes work on domestic and international journeys, with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

Candidates must meet stringent eligibility, background, and fitness requirements and complete in-residence training. This is a fulltime, on-site federal law enforcement position with robust benefits and advancement opportunities.