Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights, Travel On-Call

Airport Security Jobs Center; Browns Valley (MN); Remote; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Security clearance support

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation and deter threats. Roles require discretion, judgment, and firearms proficiency, with assignments on domestic and international flights.

The position involves rigorous training, irregular schedules, and travel across the country and abroad. Strong communication and judgment under pressure are essential for success in this demanding federal role.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication
• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university
• 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
• 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

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Discretion

Judgment under pressure

Independent work

Planning

Organization

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation and deter threats. Roles require discretion, judgment, and firearms proficiency, with assignments on domestic and international flights.

The position involves rigorous training, irregular schedules, and travel across the country and abroad. Strong communication and judgment under pressure are essential for success in this demanding federal role.