Flight Security: Federal Air Marshal — On‑Call & Travel

Federal Screening Careers; Eagle (ID); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. This role requires discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with duties aboard flights both domestically and internationally.

The position is full-time with demanding schedules, travel, and mandatory background investigations. Applicants must meet basic eligibility criteria including citizenship, age, and security clearance

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, and communication.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Discretion

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Physical readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years of experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. This role requires discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with duties aboard flights both domestically and internationally.

The position is full-time with demanding schedules, travel, and mandatory background investigations. Applicants must meet basic eligibility criteria including citizenship, age, and security clearance