Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Protection with Frequent Travel

Airport Security Jobs Center; Burlington (NC); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Burlington seeks Federal Air Marshals who protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats, both in the air and on the ground. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and independent work under high pressure.

Applicants may qualify through experience, education, or a mix; a bachelor's degree or higher is acceptable.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating 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.
• Transcripts required if education is used to qualify; review vacancy for exact requirements.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain required firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects as required.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within legal authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems work.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Burlington seeks Federal Air Marshals who protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats, both in the air and on the ground. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and independent work under high pressure.

Applicants may qualify through experience, education, or a mix; a bachelor's degree or higher is acceptable.