Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Passengers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (TSP)

Retirement benefits for federal law en

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and safeguard the traveling public. Duties include discreet flight operations, threat assessment, and collaboration with multiple agencies.

Candidates must meet stringent eligibility and training requirements and be prepared for irregular schedules and travel. The role demands discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with appointments based on agency needs.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates 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.

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.
• 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, which may include Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Law enforcement experience

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and safeguard the traveling public. Duties include discreet flight operations, threat assessment, and collaboration with multiple agencies.

Candidates must meet stringent eligibility and training requirements and be prepared for irregular schedules and travel. The role demands discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with appointments based on agency needs.