Federal Air Marshal Opportunities in Pompeii

Federal Air Marshals—commonly called FAMs—are highly trained federal law enforcement officers who protect commercial aviation from terrorism, aircraft piracy, and other criminal threats. Working within TSA’s Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service, they operate both in the air and on the ground to help safeguard passengers, flight crews, airports, and the nation’s transportation system.

Position Details

Duty Location: {field_office}, Pompeii, MI

Employer: Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security

Organization: Law Enforcement/Federal Air Marshal Service

Salary: {salary_min}–{salary_max} per year

Pay Band: {pay_band}

Schedule: Full-time with irregular and on-call duty

Travel: {travel_percentage} domestic and international travel

Appointment Type: {appointment_type}

Security Clearance: Top Secret

Application Deadline: {closing_date}

The duty location is the assigned Federal Air Marshal field office—not a guarantee that all flights will begin or end in Pompeii. Applicants may indicate preferred locations, but final placement is based on agency needs and may not match the applicant’s first choice.

What Federal Air Marshals Do

- 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

Experience and Education Requirements

Applicants must qualify through experience, education, or an acceptable combination of both. Depending on the vacancy, qualifying candidates may meet the requirement through:

- Three years of progressively responsible experience that demonstrates problem-solving, planning, organization, and effective written and verbal communication; or
- A bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university; or
- A qualifying combination of post‑secondary education and relevant experience

If education is used to qualify, applicants must provide the transcripts required by the official announcement. Review the current vacancy carefully because qualification standards and document requirements can change.

Basic Eligibility Requirements

- Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national
- Must be at least 21 years old when applying




- Must meet the maximum‑entry‑age requirement for a covered federal law enforcement position unless an authorized exception applies
- Must successfully complete a full background investigation
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance
- Must pass required drug screening, medical evaluation, physical testing, and polygraph examination
- Must be legally eligible to possess and carry a firearm
- Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license and U.S. passport
- Must agree to mobility, travel, irregular‑duty, and temporary‑assignment requirements

Federal law enforcement age rules are detailed and may include exceptions for certain veterans and applicants with qualifying previous federal law enforcement service. Candidates should rely on the age instructions in the active announcement rather than assuming an exception applies.

Schedule and Travel Requirements

This is not a standard eight‑hour office position. Federal Air Marshals are subject to irregular schedules and 24‑hour on‑call requirements. Duty periods may exceed eight hours and can include nights, weekends, holidays, overnight stays, and travel with little advance notice.

Assignments may involve frequent domestic and international travel, including travel to locations that present additional health or security risks. Employees may also receive extended temporary assignments lasting several weeks or months and may be reassigned geographically during their careers.

Physical and Firearms Requirements

Federal Air Marshals must be prepared for moderate to arduous physical activity. The work can involve running, walking, lifting, standing for extended periods, defensive tactics, physical‑c

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