On-Call Federal Air Marshal - Elite Flight Security

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Church Road, VA, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and conduct duties aboard aircraft with discretion and vigilance.

Applicants must meet federal requirements, including age, citizenship, background checks, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. The role involves irregular schedules and extensive travel, with fulltime appointment and SV-F pay band.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving and communication.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• A qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience.
• Review vacancy requirements carefully as qualification standards can change.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain the firearms proficiency required for federal duties.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local law enforcement.
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.

Skills

Three years of progressively

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Qualifying combination of post-secondary education

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Church Road, VA, seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and conduct duties aboard aircraft with discretion and vigilance.

Applicants must meet federal requirements, including age, citizenship, background checks, and the ability to obtain a Top Secret clearance. The role involves irregular schedules and extensive travel, with fulltime appointment and SV-F pay band.