Marine Interdiction Agent — LEAP Pay Eligible

U.S. Customs and Border Protection; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

LEAP pay 25% of base salary

Job summary

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks qualified law enforcement professionals for GL-9/GS-11 levels. The role emphasizes arrest authorities, investigations, surveillance, and court testimony, with mandatory credentials and selective factors.

Applicants must have a qualifying Merchant Mariner Credential and meet experience/education substitution requirements. LEAP adds 25% of base pay plus locality pay, significantly enhancing total compensation.

Qualifications

• You must meet the specialized experience requirements for GL-9 or GS-11 levels.
• Experience includes enforcing laws, making arrests, interviewing witnesses, and collecting evidence.
• Ability to conduct investigations and prepare comprehensive reports for court proceedings.

Responsibilities

• Enforcing, detecting, and apprehending violators of laws and making arrests.
• Conducting interviews and interrogations with witnesses and suspects.
• Performing surveillance and writing reports detailing criminal activities.
• Collecting and securing evidence and providing testimony in court.

Skills

Arrest procedures

Interviews & interrogation

Report writing

Evidence handling

Court testimony

Education

Master's degree or two years grad education or J.D./LL.B

Ph.D. or LL.M in related field

Tools

Cameras & surveillance equipment

Job description

U.S. Customs and Border Protection, part of the Department of Homeland Security, seeks qualified law enforcement professionals for GL-9/GS-11 levels. The role emphasizes arrest authorities, investigations, surveillance, and court testimony, with mandatory credentials and selective factors.

Applicants must have a qualifying Merchant Mariner Credential and meet experience/education substitution requirements. LEAP adds 25% of base pay plus locality pay, significantly enhancing total compensation.