Salary Range: $35,100 to $80,800
Location: Various
Organization Location: Federal Aviation Administration, Associate Administrator for Civil Aviation Security

PCS: Expenses are not authorized for relocation/moving expenses.

Area of Consideration: All Sources

Duties: Federal Air Marshals (FAMs) respond to criminal incidents aboard U.S. air carriers, as well as other in-flight emergencies. FAMs are authorized to carry firearms and make arrests, while preserving the safety of aircraft, crew, and passengers.

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NOTES: 1. The basic salary range is reflected above. The salary range for each pay band is G - $35,100 to $54,300; H - $42,800 to $66,200; and I - $52,200 to $80,800. In addition, positions are covered by the 25% Law Enforcement Availability Pay. Salary will be adjusted to include locality pay based on the duty location of the position.

2. FAMs perform regular and extended travel, both foreign and domestic, for several weeks at a time. They work irregular hours and shifts, and are on call 24 hours per day. While deployed, they have limited personal contact with family and limited time off. FAMs travel to and spend time in foreign countries that are sometimes politically or economically unstable, and may pose a high probability of terrorist or criminal activity against the U.S. Government. In addition, some locations may present health hazards such as poor sanitation and unsafe water.

3. FAMs must be eligible for and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance based upon a favorably adjudicated special background investigation as a condition of employment.