Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Counter Threats

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. The role involves discreet operations on domestic and international flights, rapid assessment of developing situations, and executing security actions with appropriate backup.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility, including legal possession requirements, background investigations, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.

Qualifications

• Requires problem-solving, planning, and strong written/verbal communication.
• Background in federal service or equivalent, with eligibility for security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats.
• Operate discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry and maintain firearms proficiency for federal duties.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, and advisory activities.
• Identify witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek warrants within authority.
• Coordinate with multi-agency partners on security missions.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism efforts.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Verbal communication

Discretion

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. The role involves discreet operations on domestic and international flights, rapid assessment of developing situations, and executing security actions with appropriate backup.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility, including legal possession requirements, background investigations, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance.