Marine Interdiction Agent - Petersburg - U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Description

Protect America's borders by joining our team of highly trained professionals in Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). With Merchant Mariner Credentials, you can excel in a rewarding career that offers great pay, benefits, and job stability.

If you're passionate about law enforcement and want to make a difference, now is the time to apply: become a Marine Interdiction Agent. AMO is actively seeking applicants to fill full-time security-based positions with the nation's largest law enforcement organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct 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.
• Monitor behavior patterns and activities of suspect persons, vehicles, or vessels believed to be engaged in illegal activities.
• Search persons, vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons incidental to detention or arrest.

Qualifications

• You must have a qualifying Merchant Mariner Credential.
• You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you possess one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, performing duties such as:
• Applying advanced skills in controlling/commanding law enforcement scenes.
• Conducting investigative inquiries using various techniques.
• Utilizing cameras and other electronic high-tech surveillance equipment to gather evidence.
• A Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree, or LL.M.

Requirements

• Citizenship: You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Residency: You must have had primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
• Age Requirement: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection before reaching their 40th birthday.