Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Lead High-Stakes Ops

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is advertising Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Fairfield, IA. Federal Air Marshals protect commercial flights, travel frequently, and may be assigned with limited notice.

The role requires discretion, strong judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Applicants must meet basic eligibility, security clearance, and medical requirements, and may be placed based

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating 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 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

Communication

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security is advertising Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Fairfield, IA. Federal Air Marshals protect commercial flights, travel frequently, and may be assigned with limited notice.

The role requires discretion, strong judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Applicants must meet basic eligibility, security clearance, and medical requirements, and may be placed based