Marine Interdiction Agent
About the role
Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), seeks Marine Interdiction Agents to join an elite team of highly trained professionals. These agents protect America through law enforcement operations, focusing on the detection, prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of threats.
Responsibilities
- Maintain control and command of law enforcement scenes, including conducting searches, making arrests, and seizing evidence and property.
- Interpret radar data to track vessels and people for successful interdictions.
- Search persons, vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons.
- Collect, refine, and analyze strategic and tactical intelligence.
Qualifications
- Minimum qualification: Merchant Mariner Credential.
- Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as controlling/commanding law enforcement scenes, conducting investigations, and assisting in legal matters.
- Education: Ph.D., LL.M., or a combination of experience and education.
- Other requirements: U.S. citizenship, primary U.S. residency for at least three years, and meeting age and veteran preference eligibility criteria.
Benefits
The position offers competitive salaries, benefits, and a career ladder with potential promotions. Benefits include health, dental, and other insurance plans, annual and sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan. Recruitment incentives and retention bonuses are also available.
Pay and Schedule
Salaries range from $105,931 to $191,284 annually, depending on location and experience. The position offers a 25% retention incentive for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) locations and Key West, FL, Marathon, FL, and Long Beach, CA.
Skills
Highly skilled in writing comprehensive arrest, criminal, and incident reports, testifying in court proceedings, and applying arrest authorities and constitutional law. Proficiency in using cameras and electronic surveillance equipment is essential.
Benefits
Includes health, dental, and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan. Recruitment incentives and retention bonuses are also provided.
Application
To apply, click the Apply button on this site. Complete the pre-screening questions and follow instructions to apply through USAJOBS. Be sure to review all details of the job opening announcement and instructions carefully.