Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Protective Duty & Travel

TSA Jobs Placement; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats, both in the air and on the ground. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

Applicants should have three years of progressively responsible experience and a bachelor's degree or a qualifying combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem solving, planning, organization, and 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 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 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.

Skills

Three years of experience

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Qualifying combination of education and experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats, both in the air and on the ground. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

Applicants should have three years of progressively responsible experience and a bachelor's degree or a qualifying combination of education and experience.