Federal Air Marshal - On-Call, Travel-Ready Security Pro

TSA Jobs Placement; Plymouth (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life ins.

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and passengers. The role requires discretion, judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with assignments that may travel domestically and internationally.

The position is fulltime in Rockford, MN (field office assignments may vary). Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and pass extensive training and background checks.

Qualifications

• Discretion and sound judgment in high‑pressure situations.
• Physical readiness and firearms proficiency.
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
• Willingness to travel and adapt to irregular schedules.

Responsibilities

• Protect flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Operate discreetly on domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry and maintain firearms proficiency for federal duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical and advisory activities.
• Identify witnesses or suspects when required and participate in multi‑agency operations.
• Support ground security and counterterrorism missions.

Skills

Discretion

Judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years of progressive experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and passengers. The role requires discretion, judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with assignments that may travel domestically and internationally.

The position is fulltime in Rockford, MN (field office assignments may vary). Applicants must meet eligibility criteria and pass extensive training and background checks.