Elite Marine Interdiction Agent — Border Security Enforcer

Wayne State University; Puerto Rico; On-site; USD 74,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applicants to become a Marine Interdiction Agent within Air and Marine Operations.

This GS-11 level career offers a structured progression to GS-12/GS-13 with locations across the Caribbean, Southwest, and other duty sites, featuring comprehensive benefits and continued training. Applicants must hold a Merchant Mariner Credential and meet federal requirements for citizenship, residency, and veteran status.

Qualifications

• Qualifying Merchant Mariner Credential is required.
• GS-11 requires 1 year of specialized experience or equivalent education/education substitution.

Responsibilities

• Monitor behavior patterns of suspects engaging in illegal activities.
• Interpret radar data to intercept and track vessels or people.
• Search persons, vessels, baggage, and cargo for contraband or weapons.
• Collect, refine, and analyze strategic and tactical intelligence.
• Prepare comprehensive arrest, criminal, and incident reports.

Skills

Merchant Mariner Credential

Law enforcement

Tools

Surveillance equipment

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) invites applicants to become a Marine Interdiction Agent within Air and Marine Operations.

This GS-11 level career offers a structured progression to GS-12/GS-13 with locations across the Caribbean, Southwest, and other duty sites, featuring comprehensive benefits and continued training. Applicants must hold a Merchant Mariner Credential and meet federal requirements for citizenship, residency, and veteran status.