Marine Interdiction Agent - Experienced
Company: U.S. Customs and Border Protection
Location: Ragland
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Marine Interdiction Agent-Experienced
Join the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) team. - Take the
next steps by clicking to fill out a short form to get your journey
started. Your completion of this short form is essential to your
opportunity to become a Marine Interdiction Agent making you a
valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Officers profession.
As a Marine Interdiction Agent, you will be part of our 60,000 -
employee workforce. Law enforcement experience is welcomed to
qualify for these experienced opportunities (additional CBP-related
law enforcement training will be provided).
As a Marine Interdiction Agent with U.S. Customs and Border
Protection (CBP), you will be part of one of the worlds largest law
enforcement organizations charged with maintaining the security of
our national borders while facilitating lawful international travel
and trade.
As a full-time employee, you also could receive the full package of
Federal employment benefits that include health and insurance
plans, a generous annual and sick leave program and a retirement
savings plan akin to a traditional 401(k) offering.
CBP is hiring immediately for these full-time security-based
opportunities.
Select this site's Apply link to join CBPs Talent Network. - You
will be provided the official GL-9 MIA announcement that appears on
USAJobs, the Federal Government's official employment site, where
you will need to apply on-line.
See the How to Apply section below for more information.
U. S Customs and Border Protection (CBP), a component of the
Department of Homeland Security (DHS) takes a comprehensive
approach to border management and control, combining customs,
immigration, border security, and agricultural protection into one
coordinated and supportive activity.
Duties and Responsibilities
As a Marine Interdiction Agent (MIA) you will be part of our
60,000-employee workforce that strives to protect the American
people, safeguard our borders, and enhance the nation's economic
prosperity. This position is with the Department of Homeland
Security, within U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Air and Marine
Operations.
Your duties will 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 Fort Lauderdale,
Fort Pierce, Key Largo, Key West, Marathon, and Miami, FL Port
Aransas, TX Mayaguez and Ponce, PR Saint Thomas, VI
Salary
You will begin your career as a GL-9 grade level MIA and make
$56,551 to $72,970 per year depending upon exact location and work
schedule, including overtime. Law Enforcement Availability Pay
(LEAP) and locality pay adjustments will further increase actual
salary levels.
Travel Required
Overnight travel may be required based on operation needs.
Conditions of Employment
To ensure compliance with an applicable nationwide preliminary
injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated,
depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the federal
government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19
vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on
Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for federal
employees. Therefore, to the extent a federal job announcement
includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated
against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that
requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request
information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants
for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols,
such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing,
travel, and quarantine.
Qualifying Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC) dated within the last
5 years, or a MMLD with an accepted application status
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this position
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with Selective
Service
Primary U.S. residency for at least three of the last five years
(see qualifications section)
You may be required to pass a background investigation and/or
polygraph
CBP follows the DHS Drug-Free Workplace Plan for drug testing
procedures
You may be required to pass an agency fitness examination
Appointed (enter on duty) to MIA position prior to age 40;
*Possible waiver for veterans, or current/previous federal law
enforcement officers. See Required Documents
As required by Executive order 14043 Federal employees are required
to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employees
duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work,
etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
Firearm Proficiency: You will be required to carry a firearm.
Firearm proficiency is required for all Border Patrol Agents and is
part of the training provided.
Probationary Period: You must serve a one-year probationary period
during the first year of your initial permanent federal
appointment.
Formal Training: After you are hired, you will be detailed to the
Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) in Glynco, GA, for
16 weeks of Air and Marine Basic Training (AMBT). The training is
comprised of formalized courses of basic technical instruction
necessary to perform the duties of the position, including a
swim/water survival course. the U.S. Border patrol Academy in
Artesia, New Mexico, for approximately 6 months of intensive
instruction in immigration and nationality laws, law enforcement
and Border Patrol-specific operations, drivers training, physical
techniques, firearms, and other courses. You will also be provided
training to become proficient with the Spanish language and will be
tested on your language abilities.
Drivers License: You must possess a valid drivers license.
Qualifications for the MIA GL-9 Grade Level
This MIA position has a selective factor that must be met to meet
minimum qualifications:
As a minimum qualification requirement all candidates must have the
one of the following Merchant Mariner Credentials: 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) will be considered at this time, or an MMLD with an
accepted application status that has been submitted for one of the
above MMC Credentials (must have Official MMC Credential in hand at
the time of scheduling and at assessment appointment).
In addition to the above mandatory requirement, you qualify for the
MIA GL-9 grade level if you possess 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 masters or equivalent graduate degree, or two 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
Combining 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.
AND
U.S. Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials (MMC): You
must submit a valid, legible copy of your Merchant Mariner
Credential at time of application. Qualifying Capacities: 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) showing the, expiration date and
capacity pages of the license.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace
Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional;
philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including
volunteer experience.
Additional Requirements
Background Investigation: CBP is a federal law enforcement agency
that requires all applicants to undergo a thorough background
investigation prior to employment in order to promote the agencys
core values of vigilance, service to country, and integrity.
Polygraph Examination: The Marine Interdiction Agent position is a
polygraph-required position. If you are not a current CBP employee
in a law enforcement position, you may be required to take a
polygraph exam and have favorable results in order to continue in
the pre-employment process.
Polygraph Reciprocity: CBP may accept the results of a prior
federal polygraph exam in lieu of a CBP polygraph exam. You will
receive information to request reciprocity in your Background
Investigation Package.
Polygraph Waiver: Certain veterans may be eligible to obtain a
polygraph waiver. You will receive information to request a waiver
in your Background Investigation Package.
Residency: There is a residency requirement for all applicants not
currently employed by CBP.
Age Requirement: In accordance with Public Laws 93-350 and 100-238,
this position is covered under law enforcement retirement
provisions. Candidates must be referred for selection to the MIA
position before reaching their 40th birthday in accordance with
Department of Homeland Security Directive 251-03. NOTE: The
Commissioner of CBP has approved a temporary increase in the
maximum allowable age to 40 for original placement into a Marine
Interdiction Agent position. 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). The age restriction does
not apply if you are a Veterans Preference eligible.
Fitness: You must be able to meet job-related fitness
standards.
Current Federal Employees: Current federal employees who apply to
this announcement may be required to accept a change to lower grade
which will reduce their current salary based on Federal pay
regulations.
Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must
authorize employment offers made to current or former political
appointees.
Mandatory Completion of Basic Training: You will be detailed to the
Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) in Glynco, GA, for
16 weeks of Air and Marine Basic Training (AMBT). The training is
comprised of formalized courses of basic technical instruction
necessary to perform the duties of the position, including a
swim/water survival course. After successfully completing AMBTP,
and the Marine Law Enforcement Training Program (MLETP) at FLETC,
MIAs will complete additional training at the National Marine
Training Center (NMTC) in St. Augustine, FL and at their new duty
station. Marine Interdiction Agents may also be enrolled into the
Rosetta Stone Spanish Training Program.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure
you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the
minimum qualifications, we will use the online assessment
questionnaire that you will complete to place you in one of three
categories based on your experience, education, and training:
Best Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially
exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate
high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all
Selective Placement Factors (SPF), and appropriate Quality Ranking
Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis.
Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the
minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable
proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs
and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum
qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in
most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and
appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis.
The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to
perform this job are:
Ability to interpret and apply law enforcement and criminal justice
theories, techniques, practices and procedures.
Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, standards and procedures
that pertain to surveillance techniques and strategies.
Skilled in operating tracking radars, satellite navigation systems,
chart plotters, GPS, DGPS, depth finder and compass on vessels.
Ability to establish contacts and cooperate with persons in the
general marine communities and other law enforcement agencies to
gather/share intelligence information.
Veterans who have a compensable service-connected disability of at
least 10% are listed at the top of the highest quality category
depending on grade levels. Veterans with 5-point preference or
10-point non-compensable preference who meet the eligibility and
qualification requirements are placed above non-preference eligible
within the category in which they qualify.
NOTE: Once you meet the minimum qualifications and pass the
polygraph examination, you will be evaluated through the use of
three (3) qualification assessments: written examination, vessel
practical and structured interview. Assessments are pass/fail and
applicants must pass all three assessments to receive
consideration. Scores on passed assessments are valid for 12
months, except in cases when the applicant declines a position with
AMO. You will be responsible for all expenses associated with
transport to and from a location to later be determined, as well as
lodging and all other personal expenses incurred.
Reasonable Accommodation Requests: Federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where
appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any
part of the application process should follow the instructions in
the job opportunity announcement.
Required Documents
Resume: A resume in English is required. It must contain your full
legal name, address, phone number, complete work history, a
detailed description of your duties, the dates you performed those
duties (MM/DD/YY), as well as your hours worked per week.
Transcripts: Required if basing any part of your qualifications on
education and must be in English from an accredited
institution.
Veterans Preference Documents: If you claim Veterans Preference you
will be required to submit proof of eligibility (DD 214 Member-4
copy, Certificate of Release or Discharge) showing your Character
of Service. Those applying for 10-Point preference must submit
documentation that demonstrates preference eligibility.
Statement of Service (Certification Letter): If you are still on
active duty, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces
showing when you will be discharged or released from active
duty.
U.S. Coast Guard Issued Merchant Mariner Credentials: You must
submit a legible and current copy of your Merchant Mariner
Credentials: 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), or an MMLD with an accepted
application status that has been submitted for one of the
capacities listed above (MUST have Official MMC in hand at the time
of scheduling and at assessment appointment).
Age Requirement Documents: If you are over the age of 40 you will
need to submit proof you are eligible for the position of MIA.
SF-50: If you are a current/former Federal employee it is
recommended you submit your most recent SF-50 "Notification of
Personnel Action" form.
Are you claiming special priority selection rights under the Career
Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP)? Please submit:
a copy of your agency notice,
a copy of your most recent performance rating, and
a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action,
noting your current position, grade level, and duty location
Are you a current or former political appointee? If you are or have
been a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or
Presidential appointee employee, you must submit a copy of your
applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the
following information:
Position title
Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or
Presidential Appointee)
Agency
Beginning and ending dates of appointment
How to Apply
Click on this site's "APPLY" link/button. You will be taken to
CBP's Talent Network, immediately upon registration you will
receive a link to the official CBP Marine Interdiction Agent GL-9
announcement on USAJobs, the Federal Government's official
employment site.
To begin your online application, sign into USA Jobs or create a
USA Jobs account if you do not already have one. Once you are at
the Customs and Border Protection Marine Interdiction Agent GL-9
grade level announcement, click Apply and follow the online prompts
to fill out the online assessment questionnaire and submit your
application.
Your application packet must include a completed assessment
questionnaire, a resume, and any applicable and/or required
supporting documentation. Please see the Required Document section
for additional information. All application materials must be in
English. Applications and supporting documentation will not be
accepted by mail or email. See official announcement for Alternate
Application process. You must submit your resume, application
questionnaire, and any supporting documents at the time of
application. Please see the Next Steps section for more
information.
Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career
Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: CTAP/ICTAP
eligibles must submit the supporting documents listed under the
Required Documents section of this announcement.
CBP encourages women, minorities, and veterans to apply for an
exciting career with U.S. Customs and Border Protection.
Next Steps in the Application Process
The open period for this job opportunity announcement may be
extended to allow for a sufficient applicant pool.
Once the job opportunity announceme
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