Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Security Expert

Federal Screening Careers; Kelly (AL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is recruiting Federal Air Marshals for roles based in Kelly, WY. The job requires discretion, strong judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to operate independently in high-pressure environments.

Travel is frequent and assignments may be announced with little notice. Pay ranges from $30.00 to $60.00 per hour, with appointment type Fulltime and a symbolic focus on safeguarding the aviation system.

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.

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, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is recruiting Federal Air Marshals for roles based in Kelly, WY. The job requires discretion, strong judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to operate independently in high-pressure environments.

Travel is frequent and assignments may be announced with little notice. Pay ranges from $30.00 to $60.00 per hour, with appointment type Fulltime and a symbolic focus on safeguarding the aviation system.