Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Lead Counterterror Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Woodbridge, NJ, invites Federal Air Marshals to join a high-demand, security-focused role protecting commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The position requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure settings.

Duty locations vary by field office, with irregular schedules and 24-hour on-call requirements.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating 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.
• 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

firearms proficiency

discretion

physical readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Experience requirement

Combination of education and experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Woodbridge, NJ, invites Federal Air Marshals to join a high-demand, security-focused role protecting commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The position requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure settings.

Duty locations vary by field office, with irregular schedules and 24-hour on-call requirements.