Travel-Ready Federal Air Marshal — Protect Flights & Passengers

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Thrift Savings Plan

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration in Lanse, MI is recruiting Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high‑pressure situations on both air and ground assignments.

Candidates must meet basic eligibility criteria, possess a relevant degree or experience, and be prepared for irregular schedules, travel, and security clearances.

Qualifications

• Three years of progressively responsible experience, problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal 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 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

Problem solving

Written and verbal communication

Discretion and sound judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Three years of progressively responsible experience

Job description

Transportation Security Administration in Lanse, MI is recruiting Federal Air Marshals to protect commercial flights from terrorist activity and other threats. The role requires discretion, sound judgment, physical readiness, and the ability to work independently in high‑pressure situations on both air and ground assignments.

Candidates must meet basic eligibility criteria, possess a relevant degree or experience, and be prepared for irregular schedules, travel, and security clearances.