Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Investigate Threats

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

Job summary

Airport Security Jobs Center in Dunlap invites applications for Federal Air Marshal opportunities. These roles protect commercial aviation, require discretion, physical readiness, and the ability to work under pressure.

Duties include protecting flights, traveling, carrying firearms, and working with multi-agency partners. Applicants must meet eligibility, pass background checks, and obtain a Top Secret clearance. This is a full-time federal position with travel.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication; or
• 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

Job description

Airport Security Jobs Center in Dunlap invites applications for Federal Air Marshal opportunities. These roles protect commercial aviation, require discretion, physical readiness, and the ability to work under pressure.

Duties include protecting flights, traveling, carrying firearms, and working with multi-agency partners. Applicants must meet eligibility, pass background checks, and obtain a Top Secret clearance. This is a full-time federal position with travel.