On-Call Federal Air Marshal - Protect Flights Worldwide

Federal Screening Careers; Fairfax (IA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Air Marshals—commonly called FAMs—are federal law enforcement officers who protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other criminal threats. Working within TSA's Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service, they operate both in the air and on the ground to safeguard passengers, flight crews, airports, and the nation’s transportation system.

Based in Fairfax, CA, this full-time role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience demonstrating problem-solving, planning, organization, and 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 as required.
• Make arrests and seek 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

Federal Air Marshals—commonly called FAMs—are federal law enforcement officers who protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other criminal threats. Working within TSA's Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service, they operate both in the air and on the ground to safeguard passengers, flight crews, airports, and the nation’s transportation system.

Based in Fairfax, CA, this full-time role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency.