Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Respond to Threats

Airport Security Jobs Center; Texas; On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role covers duties aboard flights both in domestic and international contexts, with assignments that require discretion, physical readiness, and decisive judgment.

Locations vary by vacancy; Bailey, NC is listed as a duty location. The position demands extensive travel, rigorous training, and the ability to work under high-pressure conditions while

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• A bachelor7s 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 and other threats
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights
• Assess developing situations and respond with limited backup
• Carry a firearm and maintain required firearms proficiency
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory duties
• Identify and interview witnesses or suspects as required
• Make arrests and seek or execute warrants within legal authority
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions
• Perform other specialized assignments, including Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written & Verbal Communication

Education

Bachelors degree or higher

Post-secondary education + relevant experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role covers duties aboard flights both in domestic and international contexts, with assignments that require discretion, physical readiness, and decisive judgment.

Locations vary by vacancy; Bailey, NC is listed as a duty location. The position demands extensive travel, rigorous training, and the ability to work under high-pressure conditions while