Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights, Travel the World

TSA Jobs Placement; Boyce (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals for duty locations including Boyce, VA. The role requires protecting commercial flights, operating discreetly on domestic and international legs, and maintaining required firearms proficiency.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility, with options for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. The job emphasizes flexible duty locations, non-standard schedules, and readiness for travel.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Transcript requirements if education is used to qualify; review vacancy announcements for current requirements.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency for federal law enforcement duties.
• Conduct law enforcement, investigative, analytical, and advisory activities.
• Interview witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and execute warrants within legal authority.
• Partner with federal, state, and local agencies on operations.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.
• Engage in specialized assignments, including Counter-UAS operations.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals for duty locations including Boyce, VA. The role requires protecting commercial flights, operating discreetly on domestic and international legs, and maintaining required firearms proficiency.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility, with options for a bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience. The job emphasizes flexible duty locations, non-standard schedules, and readiness for travel.