Federal Air Marshal: On-Call, Travel-Ready Security Expert

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals for duties aboard flights and on the ground, protecting passengers and crews from threats. Roles involve irregular schedules, extensive travel, and high scrutiny environments.

Applicants must meet citizenship, age, clearance, and medical requirements. Training is comprehensive, with evaluation steps, and final placement is based on agency needs.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security clearance.
• Must pass required drug screening, medical evaluation, physical testing, and polygraph examination.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other criminal threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Carry a firearm and maintain the firearms proficiency required for federal law enforcement duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• 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.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals for duties aboard flights and on the ground, protecting passengers and crews from threats. Roles involve irregular schedules, extensive travel, and high scrutiny environments.

Applicants must meet citizenship, age, clearance, and medical requirements. Training is comprehensive, with evaluation steps, and final placement is based on agency needs.