Federal Air Marshal — On-Call, High-Stakes Aviation Defense

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Retirement plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect domestic and international flights from terrorist threats. Officers operate both in the air and on the ground, carrying firearms and maintaining high-level proficiency.

Candidates must meet strict eligibility, background, and security requirements and be prepared for irregular schedules and extensive travel. This fulltime federal position requires discretion, sound judgment, and physical readiness, with

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication; 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 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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect domestic and international flights from terrorist threats. Officers operate both in the air and on the ground, carrying firearms and maintaining high-level proficiency.

Candidates must meet strict eligibility, background, and security requirements and be prepared for irregular schedules and extensive travel. This fulltime federal position requires discretion, sound judgment, and physical readiness, with