Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Counterterrorism

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (FAA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and safeguard the nation’s transportation system. Roles require discretion, physical readiness, and high-level firearms proficiency, with duties spanning in-air and on-ground operations.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility, including citizenship, age, background clearance, and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Travel and irregular schedules are common in this demanding role.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective communication.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience may qualify you.

Responsibilities

• Protects commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry firearms and maintain required proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects as required.
• Make arrests and execute warrants within legal authority.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners.
• Support ground-based security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments as needed.

Skills

Firearms proficiency

Discretion

Decision making under pressure

Physical readiness

Independent work

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

3 years progressively responsible experience

Education + experience combination

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (FAA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and safeguard the nation’s transportation system. Roles require discretion, physical readiness, and high-level firearms proficiency, with duties spanning in-air and on-ground operations.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility, including citizenship, age, background clearance, and ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. Travel and irregular schedules are common in this demanding role.