Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Lead Counterterrorism

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking qualified candidates for Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Trenton. Federal Air Marshals protect passengers and flights from terrorism, and work on domestic and international assignments.

Applicants must meet eligibility, pass background checks, and complete a rigorous training program. This full-time federal role includes federal health and retirement benefits, paid leave, and opportunities for advancement within TSA.

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.
• 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 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 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, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Combination of education and relevant experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration is seeking qualified candidates for Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Trenton. Federal Air Marshals protect passengers and flights from terrorism, and work on domestic and international assignments.

Applicants must meet eligibility, pass background checks, and complete a rigorous training program. This full-time federal role includes federal health and retirement benefits, paid leave, and opportunities for advancement within TSA.