Marine Interdiction Agent - Experienced
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Enterprise
Posted on: January 22, 2023
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Job Description:
Marine Interdiction Agent The Air and Marine Operations (AMO)
component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those
interested in a career in law enforcement an exceptional
opportunity to work with an elite team of highly trained
professionals whose camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks
of their daily mission protecting America.If you are looking for an
exciting and rewarding job that also provides great pay, benefits,
and job stability, now is the time to make your move. CBP is hiring
immediately for these full-time security-based opportunities with
the nation's largest law enforcement organization charged with
maintaining the security of our national borders while facilitating
lawful international travel and trade.Salary and BenefitsYou will
begin your career as a GL-9 grade level Marine Interdiction Agent
(MIA) and make $59,021 to $76,154 per year depending upon exact
location and work schedule, including overtime. Law Enforcement
Availability Pay (LEAP), locality pay adjustments and recruitment
incentives for certain locations will further increase actual entry
salary level to $75,000 or more, depending upon location. Agents
will also receive the full package of federal employment benefits
that include health and insurance plans, a generous annual and sick
leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a
retirement plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering.Duties and
ResponsibilitiesAs a Marine Interdiction Agent, you will perform
marine-based law enforcement operations for the detection,
prevention, interdiction, and apprehension of terrorists, terrorist
weapons, and other contraband and persons from illegally entering
or attacking the United States. Typical duties include:Monitoring
behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or
vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.Interpreting
radar data to calculate appropriate intercept while tracking
vessels and people to a successful interdiction.Searching persons,
vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons incidental to
detention or arrest.Collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic
and tactical intelligence.Duty Locations:Offers are made based on
operational needs and requirements and are determined by the U.S.
Border Patrol. Current locations include Long Beach and San Diego,
CA; Key Largo, Key West, Marathon, and Miami, FL; Port Aransas, TX;
Fajardo, Mayaguez and Ponce, PR; Saint Thomas,
VIQualifications:This MIA GL-9 position has a selective factor that
must be met to meet minimum qualifications:As a minimum
qualification requirement all candidates must submit a valid,
legible copy of your U.S Coast Guard-issued Merchant Mariner
Credential (MMC), dated within the last 5 years (or a MMLD with an
accepted application status) and showing expiration date and
capacity pages, at the time of application. Qualifying capacities
include: OUPV, Mate of 200 gross tons or greater (Inland, Great
Lakes, Near Coastal or Oceans), Chief Mate, Second Mate, and Third
Mate Unlimited Oceans, or Master of 25 GRT or greater (Inland,
Great Lakes, Near Coastal or Oceans).In addition to the above
mandatory Merchant Marine Credentials requirement, you qualify for
the MIA GL-9 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized
experience equivalent to at least the next lower MIA grade level,
performing duties such as:Enforcing laws, effecting arrests, and
conducting interviews and interrogations with witnesses and
suspectsPerforming surveillance, writing reports detailing
activities and observationsCollecting and securing evidence and
providing expert testimony in courtOR Education: A master's or
equivalent graduate degree, or two (2) full years of graduate
education in a qualifying progressively higher-level graduate
education leading to such a degree, or a J.D. or LL.B., in a
qualifying field (e.g., criminal justice, intelligence, homeland
security, justice studies, law enforcement, courts and judicial
systems, forensic technology, and corrections and
rehabilitation);OR a Combination of Experience and Education: A
combination of successfully completed post-bachelors' education
(above) and experience. This will be calculated using your resume
and unofficial transcripts submitted with your application. If
education is used for your qualification, official transcript will
be required upon selection.Other Requirements:Citizenship: You must
be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position.Residency: You must
have had primary U.S. residency (includes protectorates as declared
under international law) for at least three of the last five
years.Age Restriction: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this
position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.
Candidates must be referred for selection to the Border Patrol
Agent position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance
with Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. The age
restriction may not apply if you are currently serving or have
previously served in a federal civilian law enforcement
(non-military) position covered by Title 5 U.S.C. 8336(c) or Title
5 U.S.C. 8412(d). Veterans' Preference: You may also be eligible
for an excepted service Veterans Recruitment Appointment (VRA). The
age restriction does not apply if you are Veterans' Preference
eligible.Training: This position has a training requirement. You
may be required to successfully complete the training requirement
as a condition of employment. Failure to successfully complete the
required course(s) of training in accordance with CBP standards and
policies will result in placement into either a former or different
position, demotion, or separation as determined by management and
appropriate procedures.Travel Required: You may be expected to
travel for this position based on operational needs.How to ApplyTo
apply for this position, click the Apply button/link on this site.
You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. For Position of
Interest select Marine Interdiction Agent, the complete the
pre-screening questions.You will then be provided a link to
USAJOBS, the federal government's official employment site to
complete your application. Be certain to review ALL details of the
job opening announcement and follow all instructions in the
application process.If you have questions about the application
process, contact a recruiter through the AMO website
(www.cbp.gov/careers/amo) and/or register for an upcoming webinar
(www.cbp.gov/cbp-events-calendar) or virtual career event
(www.cbp.gov/careerexpo).
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