ASSISTANCE TO CSC IN RECRUITING 'SKY MARSHALS'

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP89-01114R000100100044-7
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: C
• Document Page Count: 4
• Document Creation Date: December 12, 2016
• Document Release Date: April 12, 2002
• Sequence Number: 44
• Publication Date: December 14, 1970
• Content Type: MF

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SUBJECT : Assistance to CSC in Recruiting "Sky Marshals"
1. As reported last week, the Civil Service
Commission, Bureau of Recruiting and Examining, asked for
assistance in identifying potential "Sky Marshal" candidates. He
agreed to refer some of our write-in applicants for whom we have
no positions but who might be suitable for the Customs Service's
air security program. During the past week the following arrange-
ments have been made.
a. The Commission has prepared a Job Information
sheet which outlines duties, requirements, etc. (see
copy, Attachment 1).
b. and his staff will select from their our-
plus write-in applicants those who might fit the job and
will: (1) sand them a "no openings available" reject
letter, and (2) send a brief data card showing name,
address, age, level of education and military experience,
to Mr. Dean Larrick, Program Development Division,
BRE, U. S. Civil Service Commission.
c. The Commission then will send them a letter
(see copy, Attachment 2) and the job information sheet.
d. After a few months' experience, through April 1971,
we will assess results and see whether it is worth continuing.
Deputy trector of Personnel
for Recruitment and Placement
Attachments
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~: ~F.,.adire t r~ the Fedrirrl Government' n co3L,nhitment to make Lair] inws, ,,afc for
t ::-vcl, tl;e UJ. . Cuf;i:omo Service iu building up its Security Officer Program.
;curl ty t z' :i_cc.r:; t:-i11 be permanently assigned to major gateway airport:,
:: tiroug.hout the country.
The security Officer or "Sky Marshal" detects and prevents criminal acts
including piracy at airports and in flight on United States flag air
carriers. Considerable air travel for up to two thirds of the time; possible
arduous exertion to protect passengers, crew members, and aircraft against
any criminal act; irregulars unscheduled tours; and possible personal risk
are part of the job.
In addition, Security Officers, carrying firearms, will enforce complex
Customs and related laws and apprehend suspected violators. While on
uniformed patrol and surveillance, Security Officers apply knowledge and
understanding of laws, procedures, and relevant experience to interrogate
people, evaluate information and determine the most appropriate action.
1?rimary objectives are to deter smuggling of narcotics and contraband into
the U.S. and to prevent pilferage of merchandise from cargo areas.
The Grade and Salary
Positions at the following civil service grades and salaries are available.
GS-4
$5823*
GS-5
$6548*
G;3-7
$#098*
*Special pay rates of GS-4 ? $7218, GS-5 ? $8074 and
GS-7 - $9988 will be paid to Security Officers stationed
in the Now York City ? Newark area.
The costs of travel and transportation of household goods to the first
permanent duty location will be paid by the Government. It is anticipated
Officers will be paid overtime on these jobs. normally at the rate of time
and a half. When in a travel status, reimbursement will be made for actual
expenses up to a maximum of $40 a day.
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