Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Investigate Threats

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats while working discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.

Selected candidates will undergo rigorous training, maintain firearms proficiency, and be prepared for irregular schedules and travel. Final placement follows agency needs and may differ from first choices.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience showing problem-solving, planning, and communication.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• A qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect 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.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek 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-UAS operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats while working discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.

Selected candidates will undergo rigorous training, maintain firearms proficiency, and be prepared for irregular schedules and travel. Final placement follows agency needs and may differ from first choices.