Federal Air Marshal: On-Call Security & Global Travel

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

Job summary

Federal Screening Careers is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity, work discreetly on domestic and international trips, and respond to threats with limited backup. Positions require a strong background in law enforcement, judgment, and physical readiness, with opportunities for frequent travel and demanding assignments.

Applicants must meet rigorous qualifications, pass a full background check, and demonstrate firearms proficiency, discretion, and

Qualifications

• Applicants must qualify through experience, education, or an acceptable combination of both.
• Review the vacancy carefully because qualifications standards and document requirements can change.
• Must meet basic eligibility and successfully complete a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity 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, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within legal authority.
• Participate in multi‑agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.

Skills

Discretion

Judgment

Written comms

Verbal comms

Problem-solving

Planning & org

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Federal Screening Careers is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity, work discreetly on domestic and international trips, and respond to threats with limited backup. Positions require a strong background in law enforcement, judgment, and physical readiness, with opportunities for frequent travel and demanding assignments.

Applicants must meet rigorous qualifications, pass a full background check, and demonstrate firearms proficiency, discretion, and