Federal Air Marshal: Travel-Ready Guard & Counterterrorism

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks qualified individuals for Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Townsend, GA. These roles protect commercial flights from terrorism, perform high‑stakes law enforcement duties on air and ground, and require discretion, judgment, and physical readiness.

Applicants must meet education/experience requirements, be a U.S. citizen, pass background checks and medical/drug screenings, and be willing to travel and relocate as needed.

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.
• 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 firearms proficiency.
• 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, such as Counter-Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) seeks qualified individuals for Federal Air Marshal opportunities in Townsend, GA. These roles protect commercial flights from terrorism, perform high‑stakes law enforcement duties on air and ground, and require discretion, judgment, and physical readiness.

Applicants must meet education/experience requirements, be a U.S. citizen, pass background checks and medical/drug screenings, and be willing to travel and relocate as needed.