Marine Interdiction Agent

This position is covered by Law Enforcement Availability Pay (LEAP). LEAP is an additional compensation of 25% of the base salary and locality pay. See additional pay information in the Duties section.

Organizational Location: This position is with the Department of Homeland Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine Operations.

Customs and Border Protection (CBP) is hiring for law enforcement jobs that have an exciting opportunity! Once onboarded, you'll first be assigned for up to one year to support the D.C. Safe and Beautiful Task Force. The law enforcement component of the D.C. Task Force is a partnership of over 20 federal and local agencies working together to make D.C.

the safest city in America. Once the assignment ends, you'll transition back to support the CBP. Visit the D.C.

Task Force page for more information. Applicants will be referred for selection consideration throughout the announcement open period. Further questions regarding the Marine Interdiction Agent position can be sent to the AMO Recruiters at CBP_AMO_Recruiting@cbp.dhs.gov Serve as a Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA) performing Marine 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.

Your duties will 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. This is a career ladder position with a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12 & GS-13. You may be eligible for a promotion to the next higher grade level automatically (without re-applying) once you complete 52-weeks at each grade level, received supervisory approval, and possess the required licensing and certifications for that grade level. It is expected that all career Journeymen obtain the full performance level of GS-13. Licensing and certifications requirements for promotion to the next higher grade level are possession of a USCG MMC with one of the following capacities: GS-11 (OUPV, Mate, Chief Mate, Second Mate, Third Mate, Master).

GS-12 (Master or Offshore Vessel Commander); successful completion of the Tactical Boarding Officer (TBO) course at the National Marine Training Center (NMTC). GS-13 Master or Higher (Mate, Chief Mate, Second Mate, Third Mate) license of any tonnage or higher , 1 year of qualifying law enforcement experience AND the CBP Interceptor Vessel Commander (VC) certification with designation at the CBP National Marine Training Center (NMTC). The compensation acronyms used below are: LEAP: Law Enforcement Availability Pay (25% Everyone) RI: Retention Incentive (25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) Locations, Key Largo, FL, Key West, FL, Marathon, FL and Long Beach, CA) *Retention Incentive is contingent on eligibility. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources Recruitment Incentive: New hires that are eligible may receive a one-time Recruitment Incentive payout of $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement will need to be completed) (Recruitment Incentive is only available to new Federal employees. Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.) Example annual compensation for the first three years at our CAMB and subordinates new-hire locations (Special Salary Table (L046) + LEAP + 25% Retention Incentive after one year of service).

GS-11 1st year annual pay - $95,931 GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay - $137,977 GS-13 3rd year of annual pay - $164,075 Example annual compensation for the first three years at our Key West, Key Largo and Marathon, FL new-hire locations (Special Salary Table (L034) + LEAP) GS-11 1st year annual pay - $102,168 GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay - $146,946 GS-13 3rd year of annual pay - $174,739 Example annual compensation for the first three years at our Long Beach, CA new-hire locations (Special Salary Table (L033) + LEAP + 25% Retention Incentive after one year of service) GS-11 1st year annual pay - $111,840 GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay - $160,859 GS-13 3rd year of annual pay - $191,284