Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Counterterrorism

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

retirement coverage for LEOs

Law Enforcement Availability Pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Federal Air Marshals for assignments across domestic and international flights. Responsibilities include protecting flights, conducting investigations, interviews, and surveillance, with extensive training and security clearances.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility, pass background, medical, and drug screenings, and be willing to travel irregularly and relocate as needed.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving and communication.
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Review of transcripts if education is used to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency 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 legal authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years of progressively responsible experience

Combination of education and experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is seeking Federal Air Marshals for assignments across domestic and international flights. Responsibilities include protecting flights, conducting investigations, interviews, and surveillance, with extensive training and security clearances.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility, pass background, medical, and drug screenings, and be willing to travel irregularly and relocate as needed.