Federal Air Marshal — On-Call Travel & Flight Security

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and curb terrorist threats. The role involves discreet work on domestic and international flights, rapid threat assessment, and armed duty with ongoing firearms proficiency.

Candidates must meet strict eligibility and security requirements and may travel extensively. This is a demanding full-time position requiring strong judgment under pressure, physical fitness, and the ability to operate

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or a qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience.
• Review the vacancy carefully as qualification standards and document requirements can change.

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, which may include Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Discretion

Judgment under pressure

Physical fitness

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and curb terrorist threats. The role involves discreet work on domestic and international flights, rapid threat assessment, and armed duty with ongoing firearms proficiency.

Candidates must meet strict eligibility and security requirements and may travel extensively. This is a demanding full-time position requiring strong judgment under pressure, physical fitness, and the ability to operate