Marine Interdiction Agent
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Blaine
Posted on: May 4, 2024
Job Description:
Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and
Border Protection (CBP) offers those with Merchant Mariner
Credentials the exceptional opportunity of a career in law
enforcement working 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. 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. Salary and
BenefitsBegin your career as a Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA) and
make up to $92,257-108,021 per year based on your grade level
qualifications plus location and overtime pay. This career ladder
position has a grade level progression of GL-9, GS-11, and GS-12.
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 (with supervisor approval) and any additional
training, licensing, and certification requirements. Agents 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.Recruitment Incentive (RI): Upon
Entrance on Duty (EOD) in Caribbean Air and Marine (CAMB)
locations, you may be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive,
pending budgetary approval and per the terms outlined in agency
policy. The Caribbean Incentive is 25% of an employee's annual
salary. Duty LocationsA duty location will be offered after
successful completion of the pre-employment process. The duty
location listed in the final offer letter may include any
geographic location within the Southwest Region, Southeast Region
or Caribbean Air and Marine Branch. Current possible duty locations
include:Southeast Region: Key West and Marathon, FLCAMB: Fajardo,
Mayaguez, Ponce, PR; and Saint Thomas, VI*Your opportunity for
final selection is increased based on your flexibility to Enter on
Duty at priority duty locations.*Limited duty locations as of
3/1/2024 include but are not guaranteed to be available at time of
offer:Northern Region: Port Angeles, WA; Rochester, NY; and Sault
Ste Marie, MISoutheast Region: Houma, LA 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 may 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. Qualifications:The 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 five (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 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.You qualify for the
GS-11 grade level if, in addition to meeting the requirements for
the GL-9 level, you possess one (1) year of specialized experience
equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing
duties such as:
- Independently applies advanced skill in controlling/commanding
law enforcement scenes to include conducting searches, making
arrests, processing arrests and seizure of evidence and
property.
- Conducts investigative inquiries using various techniques,
examining files and records, physical and documentary evidence to
identify logical conclusions.
- Utilizes cameras and other electronic high-tech surveillance
equipment to gather evidence, collect, evaluate, and then preserve
that physical and documentary evidence.
- Highly skilled in writing comprehensive arrest, criminal and
incident reports.
- Assists government or state attorneys in preparation for court
cases or grand juries, testifies as a law enforcement officer in
court proceedings, and administrative forums. 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 ApplyClick the Apply button on this site.
You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network page. For Position of
Interest select Air and Marine Operations (Marine Interdiction
Agent), then complete the pre-screening questions. You'll receive
monthly emails with information about webinars, career expos, and
future opportunities with AMO and CBP.You will then be provided
with links to the Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on 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.
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