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

Airport Security Jobs Center; South Fork (MO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in South Fork, CO seeks qualified Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. Positions involve traveling on domestic and international flights, discreet operations, and a rigorous selection process with training, medical, and background requirements.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 21+, undergo extensive investigations, pass drug screening, and maintain firearms proficiency.

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.
• 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

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in South Fork, CO seeks qualified Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. Positions involve traveling on domestic and international flights, discreet operations, and a rigorous selection process with training, medical, and background requirements.

Applicants must be U.S. citizens, 21+, undergo extensive investigations, pass drug screening, and maintain firearms proficiency.