Federal Air Marshal — Protect Flights, On-Call Travel

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. The role involves discreet duty on domestic and international flights, rapid threat assessment, and carrying firearms with required proficiency.

The position requires experience or education as outlined, including a bachelor's degree or higher. Travel, irregular hours, and on-call duties are common in this high-stakes federal law enforcement career.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving and communication.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• 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

Verbal communication

Written communication

Firearms proficiency

Discretion

Judgment

Independence

Physical readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. The role involves discreet duty on domestic and international flights, rapid threat assessment, and carrying firearms with required proficiency.

The position requires experience or education as outlined, including a bachelor's degree or higher. Travel, irregular hours, and on-call duties are common in this high-stakes federal law enforcement career.