Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Enforce Law

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, and life保险

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Law Enforcement Availability Pay

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and conduct a range of law enforcement duties aboard domestic and international travel. Candidates must meet strict eligibility and training requirements and be prepared for irregular schedules and travel.

This full-time position offers comprehensive federal benefits and requires eligibility for Top Secret clearance, firearms proficiency, and successful completion of training.

Qualifications

• Three 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.
• 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 is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and conduct a range of law enforcement duties aboard domestic and international travel. Candidates must meet strict eligibility and training requirements and be prepared for irregular schedules and travel.

This full-time position offers comprehensive federal benefits and requires eligibility for Top Secret clearance, firearms proficiency, and successful completion of training.