On-Call Federal Air Marshal — Flight Security Expert

TSA Jobs Placement; Redford Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and aircraft piracy, working on domestic and international flights and maintaining firearms proficiency.

Successful candidates will undergo rigorous training, meet eligibility requirements, and may be assigned to various locations with irregular schedules and travel.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates 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
• 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
• Participation in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local law-enforcement partners
• Support ground-based transportation-security and counterterrorism missions

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and aircraft piracy, working on domestic and international flights and maintaining firearms proficiency.

Successful candidates will undergo rigorous training, meet eligibility requirements, and may be assigned to various locations with irregular schedules and travel.