Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Serve the Nation

TSA Career Resource; Texas; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. Roles involve operating on air and ground, with irregular schedules and frequent travel, including international assignments. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens, able to obtain Top Secret clearance, and meet physical readiness and firearms proficiency requirements. The position offers challenging duties with potential for extensive travel and deployment at

Qualifications

• Discretion, sound judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure.
• Firearms proficiency and physical readiness.
• U.S. citizen with Top Secret clearance eligibility.

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

Skills

Discretion

Judgment

Independence

Firearms proficiency

Physical readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorism and other threats. Roles involve operating on air and ground, with irregular schedules and frequent travel, including international assignments. Applicants must be U.S.

citizens, able to obtain Top Secret clearance, and meet physical readiness and firearms proficiency requirements. The position offers challenging duties with potential for extensive travel and deployment at