Federal Aviation Security Field Agent

Airport Security Jobs Center; Douglass (KS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and to respond to threats aboard domestic and international flights. The role requires readiness for irregular schedules, extensive travel, and firearms proficiency.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility, including U.S. citizenship, age requirements, background investigation, and top‑secret security clearance, with training

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 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

Planning

Organization

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, part of the Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and to respond to threats aboard domestic and international flights. The role requires readiness for irregular schedules, extensive travel, and firearms proficiency.

Applicants must meet basic eligibility, including U.S. citizenship, age requirements, background investigation, and top‑secret security clearance, with training