On-Call Federal Air Marshal: Protect Flights & Security

Federal Screening Careers; Osage (OK); On-site; USD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid leave

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats. Officers work on domestic and international flights, often in high-pressure situations requiring discretion and quick decision-making.

Role requires physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to operate independently. Appointments are full-time with opportunities for travel and varied duty locations.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a bachelor's degree or higher, or a qualifying combination of education and experience.
• Education used to qualify requires transcripts per official announcement.
• Review vacancy because qualification standards may change.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial flights from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond to threats with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain firearms proficiency.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Post-secondary education + experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration seeks Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial aviation from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats. Officers work on domestic and international flights, often in high-pressure situations requiring discretion and quick decision-making.

Role requires physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to operate independently. Appointments are full-time with opportunities for travel and varied duty locations.