Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Counterterrorism

Airport Security Jobs Center; Bluffton (TX); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals. You will protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity and conduct related law enforcement work both on domestic and international assignments.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility requirements, including background checks, security clearance, and physical readiness, with travel and irregular schedules as part of a flexible duty profile.

Qualifications

• 3 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.

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

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals. You will protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity and conduct related law enforcement work both on domestic and international assignments.

Applicants must meet stringent eligibility requirements, including background checks, security clearance, and physical readiness, with travel and irregular schedules as part of a flexible duty profile.