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Posted Jun 4

Marine Interdiction Agent

at U.S. Customs and Border Protection

Remote

Requirements

  • 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.
  • This career ladder position has a grade level progression of GS-11, GS-12 and 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 (with supervisor approval) and any additional training, licensing, and certification requirements.
  • This GS-11 grade level position has a selective factor: As a minimum qualification requirement all candidates must have a qualifying Merchant Mariner Credential. See the U.S.
  • 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:
  • Independently applying advanced skill in controlling/commanding law enforcement scenes to include conducting searches, making arrests, processing arrests and seizure of evidence and property.
  • experience applying arrest authorities and constitutional law in various alleged criminal situations, or knowledge and
  • experience of CBP laws, regulations, policies, legal precedent.
  • experience: 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. OR Combining
  • Experience and Education: A combination of successfully completed post-bachelors’ education (above) and experience.
  • Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC): You must submit a valid, legible copy of your Merchant Mariner Credential at time of application.
  • You must have your Official MMC Credential in hand at the time of scheduling and at assessment appointment.
  • 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.
  • You must submit proof of Veteran's Preference (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application.
  • 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
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Benefits

  • If you’re looking for an exciting and rewarding job that also provides great pay, benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move: become a Marine Interdiction Agent .
  • DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE INCENTIVES – SEE SALARY SECTION BELOW! Salary and Benefits
  • Begin your career as a Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA) and make up to $76,745–$142,199per year based on your
  • qualifications for the GS-11 grade level and possible extra compensation based on your duty location.
  • 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.
  • Example annual compensation for the first three years at our CAMB and subordinates new-hire locations (RUS + LEAP + 25% Retention Incentive after one year of service).
  • GS-11 1st year annual pay - $105,931
  • 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 (Locality Salary Table + LEAP)
  • GS-11 1st year annual pay - $112,168
  • 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 (Locality Salary Table + LEAP + 25% Retention Incentive after one year of service)
  • GS-11 1st year annual pay - $121,840
  • GS-12 2nd or 3rd year annual pay - $160,859
  • GS-13 3rd year of annual pay - $191,284
  • benefits that include health, dental and other insurance plans, a generous annual and sick leave program, and participation in the Thrift Savings Plan, a retirement plan akin to a traditional and ROTH 401(k) offering.
  • Recruitment Incentive (RI) : Upon Entrance on Duty (EOD), you may be eligible to receive a Recruitment Incentive
  • 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 Duty Locations
  • Age Requirement: In accordance with Public Law 100-238, this position is covered under law enforcement retirement provisions.

Additional details

  • Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S.
  • 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.
  • Eligibility will be determined by Human Resources.)
  • Agents are eligible to select from an array of federal employment
  • A 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.
  • Note: Your opportunity for final selection is increased based on your flexibility to Enter on Duty at priority duty location.
  • Southeast Region: Fort Lauderdale, Miami and Marathon, FL and CAMB: Fajardo, Mayaguez, Ponce, and San Juan PR; and Saint Thomas, VI
  • Limited Duty Locations as of – 12/1/2025 Applying to this JOA does not guarantee any of the locations listed below will still be available once you've completed the pre-employment process.
  • Locations are offered based on the current needs of the service at that time.

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