Federal Air Marshal badge. (TSA photo)
ALBANY, N.Y. – The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as Federal Air Marshals to work in locations nationwide and is participating in a “Women in Law Enforcement” recruitment event on Tuesday, March 28, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Albany Capital Center, 55 Eagle Street in Albany. The event provides interested individuals with an opportunity to learn more about careers as Federal Air Marshals and the TSA hiring process. The “Women in Law Enforcement” career fair is hosted by the Albany FBI and several dozen law enforcement agencies will be on site in addition to TSA’s Federal Air Marshal Service.
TSA is hiring Federal Air Marshals nationwide to work in several regions across the country including Atlanta, Baltimore, Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Houston, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Miami, Minneapolis, Newark, New York, Orlando, Philadelphia, Seattle, San Francisco and Washington, D.C.
Federal Air Marshals detect, deter and defeat criminal, terrorist and hostile activities that target our nation’s transportation systems. They perform a critical role in securing the nation's transportation in a variety of federal law enforcement capacities on board aircraft and on the ground in transportation sectors such as mass transit, rail and ports.
The salary range for entry-level Federal Air Marshals is $46,428 to $71,932 plus locality pay based on the region where an individual is stationed. For example, locality pay for the New York City/Northern New Jersey region is currently an additional 36.16%.
Applicants do not need previous experience working in security, the military or law enforcement fields. New hires receive extensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center and they are paid while undergoing training.
Applicant requirements
Applicants must be U.S. citizens or nationals between the ages of 21 and 36 (veterans may receive a waiver allowing for employment prior to their 40th birthday) with a valid driver’s license with a minimum of either three years of work experience or a bachelor’s degree or higher, or combination of education and experience. Applicants must pass a pre-employment background check, including a polygraph and pass a medical evaluation and a physical fitness assessment.
Benefits
Benefits of working at TSA include paid training, paid annual and sick leave, contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan, contributions to retirement, strong health care plans (including dental and vision), life insurance and the satisfaction of knowing they are contributing to our national security. TSA is committed to a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment and encourages individuals of all backgrounds to apply, including military veterans and persons with disabilities.
For more information on becoming a Federal Air Marshal, visit the TSA web site here: https://jobs.tsa.gov/law-enforcement or text “FAMS” to 95495.