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Compensation
USD 76745 - 142199
Up to $76,745–$142,199 per year based on qualifications for GS-11 grade level; career ladder GS-11 to GS-13. Possible extra compensation based on duty location. Recruitment Incentive: one-time $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) with a 1-year service agreement (eligible new hires only). LEAP: Law Enforcement Availability Pay (25% Everyone). Retention Incentive: 25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) locations and Key Largo, Key West, Marathon (FL) and Long Beach (CA) locations (eligibility contingent). Benefits include health and dental insurance plans, annual and sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (traditional and Roth 401(k)-like).
- Salary period
- yearly
- Location basis
- GS-11 grade level; possible extra compensation based on duty location; examples provided using Locality Salary Table + LEAP and possible retention incentive depending on location.
- Bonus
- Recruitment Incentive: one-time $10,000 for eligible new hires after completing FLETC (1 year service agreement).
Benefits
- Health, dental and other insurance plans
- Generous annual and sick leave program
- Participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (traditional and Roth 401(k)-like)
- Recruitment Incentive (eligible new hires): one-time $10,000 after completing FLETC (1 year service agreement required)
- LEAP (Law Enforcement Availability Pay): 25% Everyone
- Retention Incentive (eligible locations): 25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) locations, Key Largo (FL), Key West (FL), Marathon (FL), and Long Beach (CA)
Location
Road Town
Work setup
- Employment
- full-time
- Level
- Senior
- Remote policy
- Remote (Work arrangement: Remote)
- Remote scope
- unclear
- Travel
- You may be expected to travel for this position based on operational needs.
Role details
Responsibilities
- Perform marine-based law enforcement operations for 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.
- Interpret radar data to calculate appropriate intercept while tracking vessels and people to a successful interdiction.
- Search persons, vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons incidental to detention or arrest.
- Collect, refine, and analyze strategic and tactical intelligence.
Requirements
- Qualifying Merchant Mariner Credential issued by the U.S. Coast Guard; submit valid, legible copy including expiration and capacity pages at time of application.
- Citizenship: must be a U.S. Citizen to apply.
- Residency: primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years.
- Meet GS-11 specialized experience requirement: one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (or education substitution options).
- Provide resume explicitly indicating how qualification requirement is met; meet required documents (per post).
- Submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) if applicable.
- Training requirement: may be required to successfully complete training as a condition of employment.
- Travel may be required based on operational needs.
- Age and referral requirements apply as described (with possible waivers/eligibility exceptions).
Application
Click the Apply button on this site. You will be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page. For Position of Interest select Air and Marine Operations (Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA)), then complete the pre-screening questions. You’ll then receive links to MIA Job Opening Announcements (JOAs) on USAJOBS to complete your application. Mention the word AMIABLE and tag RNDYuMjI1LjYzLjE4Mw== when applying.
- Portfolio
- not required
- GitHub
- not required
- Cover letter
- not required
- Apply flow
- external
Company context
Maintaining the security of national borders while facilitating lawful international travel and trade.
- Product
- Marine interdiction and marine-based law enforcement operations
- Industry
- Law enforcement
Description
Marine Interdiction Agent - New Hire Sign-On and Retention IncentivesNEW RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION INCENTIVES!Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) offers those with Merchant Mariner Credentials the opportunity of a career in law enforcement working with an elite team protecting America. 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 Benefits Begin your career as a Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA) and make up to $76,745–$142,199 per year based on your qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location. Recruitment Incentive: eligible new hires may receive a one-time $10,000 after completing Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) (1 year service agreement required). LEAP: Law Enforcement Availability Pay (25% Everyone). Retention Incentive: 25% for Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB) locations, Key Largo (FL), Key West (FL), Marathon (FL), and Long Beach (CA) (contingent on eligibility). Agents may select from federal employment benefits including health, dental, and other insurance plans, generous annual and sick leave, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan (traditional and Roth 401(k)-like). Career ladder: GS-11, GS-12, GS-13 progression. May be eligible for promotion once 52 weeks at each grade level are completed with supervisor approval and additional training, licensing, and certification requirements. Duty Locations A duty location will be offered after successful completion of the pre-employment process. The duty location may include geographic locations within the Southwest Region, Southeast Region, or Caribbean Air and Marine Branch. Possible duty locations include: - Southeast Region: Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Marathon, FL - CAMB: Fajardo, Mayaguez, Ponce, and San Juan PR; and Saint Thomas - Northern Region: Bellingham, WA Limited duty locations as of 12/1/2025: Northern Region Port Huron, MI; Southeast Region Houma, LA; Southwest Region San Diego, CA. Duties and Responsibilities Perform marine-based law enforcement operations for 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 suspect behavior patterns/activities of persons, vehicles, or vessels; interpreting radar data to calculate intercept while tracking vessels and people; searching persons, vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons; collecting, refining, and analyzing strategic and tactical intelligence. Qualifications GS-11 selective factor: must have a qualifying Merchant Mariner Credential. Qualifying capacities include Operator of Uninspected Passenger Vessel (OUPV); Mate of 200 gross tons or greater; Chief Mate; Second Mate; Third Mate Unlimited Oceans; or Master of 25 GRT or greater (or an accepted MMLD application with qualifying capacity and positive standing). Minimum qualifications for GS-11 include one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, including controlling/commanding law enforcement scenes, conducting searches, making arrests, processing arrests and seizure of evidence/property, conducting investigative inquiries, examining files/records and physical/documentary evidence, using cameras and other electronic high-tech surveillance equipment, writing comprehensive arrest/criminal/incident reports, assisting attorneys and testifying, applying arrest authorities and constitutional law, or knowledge/experience of CBP laws/regulations/policies/legal precedent. Education substitution options are provided. Other Requirements - U.S. citizen - Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years - Age requirements with possible waivers in certain circumstances - Veterans’ preference eligibility considerations - Training requirement; failure may result in placement into former/different position, demotion, or separation - Travel required based on operational needs How to Apply Use the Apply button on this site to be linked to the CBP Talent Network registration page; select Air and Marine Operations (Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA)), complete pre-screening questions, and then complete MIA Job Opening Announcements on USAJOBS. Mention the word AMIABLE and tag RNDYuMjI1LjYzLjE4Mw== when applying.
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