Federal Air Marshal — Protect Flights & Passengers

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Mascot, TN, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect passenger flights and counter threats. The role requires discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with assignments both on aircraft and on the ground.

Officers must meet eligibility requirements including citizenship, age, background, and security clearance. Irregular schedules and extensive travel are common, with rigorous training and a federal benefits

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates 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
• 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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, in Mascot, TN, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect passenger flights and counter threats. The role requires discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with assignments both on aircraft and on the ground.

Officers must meet eligibility requirements including citizenship, age, background, and security clearance. Irregular schedules and extensive travel are common, with rigorous training and a federal benefits