Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Safeguard Travelers

Airport Security Jobs Center; Hancock Township (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role involves field assignments on domestic and international flights, firearm proficiency, and high-stakes decision making.

Ideal candidates will meet eligibility, pass background checks, and be willing to relocate to assignments as needed; extensive travel and irregular schedules are common in this demanding law-enforcement career.

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Must be at least 21 years old when applying.
• Must meet the maximum-entry-age requirement for a covered federal law enforcement position unless an authorized exception applies.
• Must successfully complete a full background investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Must pass required drug screening, medical evaluation, physical testing, and polygraph examination.
• Must be legally eligible to possess and carry a firearm.
• Must obtain and maintain a valid driver's license and U.S. passport.
• Must agree to mobility, travel, irregular-duty, and temporary-assignment requirements.

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.

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorism and other threats. The role involves field assignments on domestic and international flights, firearm proficiency, and high-stakes decision making.

Ideal candidates will meet eligibility, pass background checks, and be willing to relocate to assignments as needed; extensive travel and irregular schedules are common in this demanding law-enforcement career.