Marine Interdiction Agent - Experienced
Company: US Customs and Border Protection
Location: Madera
Posted on: January 20, 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 Benefits You 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 Responsibilities As 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, VI Qualifications:
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 suspects Performing surveillance,
writing reports detailing activities and observations Collecting
and securing evidence and providing expert testimony in court OR
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 Apply
To 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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