Flight Security Pro: Federal Air Marshal

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Paid leave

Retirement benefits

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Freeman, SD seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats. The role requires discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with assignments domestically and internationally.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility, training, and background requirements, including a Top Secret clearance and potential travel assignments across the country and abroad.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem‑solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication.
• A bachelors degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or 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 counter‑terrorism missions.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years of related experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Freeman, SD seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats. The role requires discretion, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with assignments domestically and internationally.

Applicants must meet strict eligibility, training, and background requirements, including a Top Secret clearance and potential travel assignments across the country and abroad.