In-Flight Security Expert – Federal Air Marshal

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) to protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. This demanding field role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

The Belmont, MA assignment is not guaranteed as a start or end point. Duties include protecting flights, operating on domestic and international missions, and

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in law enforcement or related fields.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance

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

Discretion

Judgment

Physical fitness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) to protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats. This demanding field role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

The Belmont, MA assignment is not guaranteed as a start or end point. Duties include protecting flights, operating on domestic and international missions, and