Federal Air Marshal: On-Call, High-Stakes Aviation Security

TSA Jobs Placement; Village of Fair Haven (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration in Fair Haven, VT is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats. This role requires discretion, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities include protecting flights, conducting law enforcement activities, and coordinating with federal and local partners while travel is common and schedules can be irregular.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor's degree or higher (or a combination) may qualify.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• A qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience may qualify.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain required proficiency.
• Engage in law enforcement, investigative, and advisory activities.
• Identify witnesses or suspects as required.
• Make arrests and execute warrants within legal authority.
• Collaborate with federal, state, and local partners on operations.
• Support ground security and counterterrorism missions.

Skills

Discretion

Judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

3 years related experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration in Fair Haven, VT is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats. This role requires discretion, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in dynamic, high-pressure environments.

Responsibilities include protecting flights, conducting law enforcement activities, and coordinating with federal and local partners while travel is common and schedules can be irregular.