On-Call Federal Air Marshal | Flight Security Pro

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave and federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan (retirement)

Federal job benefits

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Stanfield seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and respond to threats on board and on the ground. Roles involve discretion, rapid decision-making, and firearms proficiency as part of a dedicated federal team.

Applicants must meet education or experience requirements and be willing to travel; final placement is based on agency needs, with irregular schedules and on-call duties.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor's degree or higher.
• A qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess 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 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.

Skills

Problem-solving

Planning

Organization

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

3 years progressive experience

Combination of education and experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in Stanfield seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect flights and respond to threats on board and on the ground. Roles involve discretion, rapid decision-making, and firearms proficiency as part of a dedicated federal team.

Applicants must meet education or experience requirements and be willing to travel; final placement is based on agency needs, with irregular schedules and on-call duties.