On-Call Federal Air Marshal — Flight Security Expert

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits (Thrift Savings)

Paid leave and federal holidays

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Princeton invites qualified candidates for Federal Air Marshal opportunities. This role involves protecting commercial flights, operating on domestic and international legs, and handling high-pressure security tasks.

Candidates must meet eligibility criteria, including background checks and security clearances, with a fulltime appointment offering dynamic travel and duty requirements.

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 firearms proficiency for federal 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 legal authority
• Participate 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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Princeton invites qualified candidates for Federal Air Marshal opportunities. This role involves protecting commercial flights, operating on domestic and international legs, and handling high-pressure security tasks.

Candidates must meet eligibility criteria, including background checks and security clearances, with a fulltime appointment offering dynamic travel and duty requirements.