Travel-Ready Federal Air Marshal (On-Call)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid leave

Federal holidays

Thrift Savings Plan

Retirement benefits

Availability Pay

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and safeguard the nation's transportation system. The role requires discretion, high physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to operate independently in high-pressure environments.

Flights may be domestic or international, with irregular schedules and on-call duties. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria, including background checks and security clearances, and must be

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience in problem-solving, planning, organization, and written/verbal communication.
• Bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited college or university.
• Qualifying combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience may apply.

Responsibilities

• Protect commercial passenger flights from terrorism and other threats.
• Work discreetly aboard domestic and international flights.
• Assess developing situations and respond with limited backup.
• Carry a firearm and maintain required proficiency.
• Conduct investigations, analytics, and advisory activities.
• Identify witnesses or suspects when required.
• Make arrests and seek warrants within authority.
• Participate in multi-agency operations with federal, state, and local partners.
• Support ground-based security and counterterrorism missions.
• Perform specialized assignments including Counter‑Unmanned Aircraft Systems operations.

Skills

Problem solving

Planning

Organization

Written communication

Verbal communication

Firearms proficiency

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Transportation Security Administration is seeking Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights and safeguard the nation's transportation system. The role requires discretion, high physical readiness, firearms proficiency, and the ability to operate independently in high-pressure environments.

Flights may be domestic or international, with irregular schedules and on-call duties. Applicants must meet eligibility criteria, including background checks and security clearances, and must be