Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Security & Flight Protection

Federal Screening Careers; New Providence (NJ); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats, conduct discreet operations on domestic and international flights, and perform investigative and advisory duties. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency.

Travel and irregular schedules are common, with placement based on agency needs. Applicants must meet basic eligibility for federal law enforcement, including U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Must meet basic eligibility requirements for federal law enforcement positions.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain required firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigations, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek warrants within legal authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter-UAS operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist threats, conduct discreet operations on domestic and international flights, and perform investigative and advisory duties. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency.

Travel and irregular schedules are common, with placement based on agency needs. Applicants must meet basic eligibility for federal law enforcement, including U.S.