TSA Hiring Federal Air Marshals in Detroit, Chicago, and Minneapolis

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as federal air marshals. Applications are being accepted now through March 29.
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TSA is recruiting federal air marshals in Detroit, in addition to Chicago and Minneapolis. // Photo courtesy of TSA

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) is hiring additional women and men to serve as federal air marshals. Applications are being accepted now through March 29.

Federal air marshals detect, deter, and defeat criminal, terrorist, and hostile activities that target the United States’ 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 an additional 29.79 percent in locality pay in the Chicago area. In the Detroit area, the locality pay is 28.37 percent, and in the Minneapolis area, the locality pay is 26.39 percent.

In addition to base salary and locality pay, federal air marshals may be eligible for 25 percent in additional law enforcement availability pay (LEAP), other types of premium pay for working federal holidays, overtime pay, and various performance awards.

Applicants do not need previous experience working in security, the military, or law enforcement fields. New hires will receive extensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center, and they are paid while undergoing training.

Application Process and Required Documents

Interested individuals should create a USAJOBS account and complete an online application. They will need to upload an updated resume and any supporting documentation, including college transcripts and DD-214 or SF-50 forms (if applicable) from any previous employment within the military or government.

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 minimum of either three years of work experience or a bachelor’s degree or higher, or a combination of education and experience.

Applicants must pass a preemployment background check, including a polygraph, and pass a medical evaluation and a physical fitness assessment.

Benefits

The Federal Air Marshal Service is a component of TSA. Benefits of working at TSA include paid training, paid annual and sick leave, contributions to the Thrift Savings Plan, contributions to retirement, health care plans (including dental and vision), and life insurance.

For more information on becoming a federal air marshal, visit the TSA website at jobs.tsa.gov/law-enforcement or text “FAMS” to 95495.