Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Protection & Travel

Federal Security Job Resource; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats, operating aboard domestic and international missions with discretion and high readiness. Positions demand physical fitness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in dynamic environments.

Travel is frequent, assignments vary, and placement is based on agency needs.

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; 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 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) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats, operating aboard domestic and international missions with discretion and high readiness. Positions demand physical fitness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in dynamic environments.

Travel is frequent, assignments vary, and placement is based on agency needs.