On-Call Federal Air Marshal — Flight Security Pro

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation. These roles require discretion, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.

Positions are based in Buffalo and involve frequent travel and irregular schedules. Responsibilities include protecting flights, operating aboard aircraft, and collaborating with multi-agency partners to counter threats, with comprehensive training

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; or a qualifying combination of post‑secondary education and relevant experience.
• Review the current vacancy carefully because qualification standards and document requirements can change.

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

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation. These roles require discretion, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.

Positions are based in Buffalo and involve frequent travel and irregular schedules. Responsibilities include protecting flights, operating aboard aircraft, and collaborating with multi-agency partners to counter threats, with comprehensive training