On-Call Federal Air Marshal - Protect Flights Worldwide

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

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration seeks qualified Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

Selected marshals will travel frequently, may have irregular schedules, and assignments may involve domestic or international travel with limited advance notice.

Qualifications

• Discretion and sound judgment are required for field operations.
• Firearms proficiency and physical readiness are mandatory.
• Ability to work independently in high‑pressure situations.
• Three years of progressively responsible experience or a qualifying combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry and maintain firearms proficiency.
• Conduct investigations, interviews, arrests, and warrant-related activities.
• Participate in multi‑agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground transportation-security and counterterrorism missions.

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independence under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Transportation Security Administration seeks qualified Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial passenger flights from terrorist activity, aircraft piracy, and other threats. This role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and firearms proficiency, with the ability to work independently in high-pressure situations.

Selected marshals will travel frequently, may have irregular schedules, and assignments may involve domestic or international travel with limited advance notice.