On-Call Federal Air Marshal | Travel, Duty, Security

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

Job summary

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and assist in ground security operations. Positions are based in Montgomery, VT with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

This role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Applicants should be prepared for demanding training and assessments.

Qualifications

• Discretion and sound judgment required for sensitive security duties.
• Physical readiness to perform demanding federal law-enforcement tasks.
• Firearms proficiency and ongoing training are mandatory.
• Ability to work independently in high-pressure environments.
• Experience or education meeting federal qualification standards.

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

Skills

Discretion

Sound judgment

Physical readiness

Firearms proficiency

Independent work

Education

Three years of progressively responsible experience

Bachelor's degree or higher

Qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience

Job description

The Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security, is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and assist in ground security operations. Positions are based in Montgomery, VT with frequent travel and irregular schedules.

This role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to work independently under pressure. Applicants should be prepared for demanding training and assessments.