Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Lead Counterterrorism

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking qualified individuals to become Federal Air Marshals in Belleville. As FAMs, you protect commercial flights from terrorism, operate on board, and travel frequently.

Responsibilities include threat assessment, firearms proficiency, and multi-agency cooperation. Applicants must meet eligibility, background, medical and security clearance requirements; rotation may include irregular schedules and travel.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience showing problem-solving, planning, organization, 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 commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond to potential threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Identify witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and 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 & verbal communication

Discretion

Firearms proficiency

Independence

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking qualified individuals to become Federal Air Marshals in Belleville. As FAMs, you protect commercial flights from terrorism, operate on board, and travel frequently.

Responsibilities include threat assessment, firearms proficiency, and multi-agency cooperation. Applicants must meet eligibility, background, medical and security clearance requirements; rotation may include irregular schedules and travel.