Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Patrol the Skies

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

Duty locations vary; assignments may be domestic or international. The position involves irregular schedules, travel, and potential on-call duties, with training and security-clearance requirements.

Qualifications

• Discretion and sound judgment are required.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.
• Firearms proficiency and safety training required.
• Willingness to travel and irregular schedules.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Carry firearms and maintain firearm proficiency.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners.
• Support ground-based transportation-security missions.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years progressively responsible experience

Combination of education and experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

Duty locations vary; assignments may be domestic or international. The position involves irregular schedules, travel, and potential on-call duties, with training and security-clearance requirements.