Marine Interdiction Agent
About the role
AMO is actively seeking applicants to fill full-time security-based positions with the nation’s largest law enforcement organization charged with maintaining the security of our national borders while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining control and command of law enforcement scenes.
- Conducting investigative inquiries.
- Interpreting radar data.
- Searching persons, vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons.
- Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence.
Qualifications
- A minimum qualification requires a Merchant Mariner Credential.
- Experience in controlling/commanding law enforcement scenes.
- Examination of files and records, physical and documentary evidence.
- Utilizing cameras and other electronic high-tech surveillance equipment.
- Writing comprehensive arrest, criminal and incident reports.
- Assisting government or state attorneys.
- Apprehending terrorists, terrorist weapons, and other contraband and persons.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship.
- Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
- Age requirement: Must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday.
- Veteran's Preference Eligibility.
- Training: Successful completion of required courses.
- Travel: May be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.
Benefits
Great pay, benefits, and job stability. Recruitment Incentive: New hires may receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC).
Pay
Salary and Benefits begin at $105,931 for GS-11 grade level and increase based on experience and location.
Schedule
Duty locations will be offered after successful completion of the pre-employment process. Possible duty locations include: Southwest Region, Southeast Region, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch, and others.