Air Interdiction Agent

About the Team

Air and Marine Operations (AMO), a component of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), is an elite team of highly trained professionals. Camaraderie, pride, and purpose are hallmarks of our daily mission to protect America. We offer skilled pilots an opportunity to join a law enforcement career that combines aviation expertise with national security.

About the Role

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will perform aviation-based law enforcement operations to detect, prevent, and apprehend terrorists, weapons, and contraband attempting to illegally enter or attack the United States. This is a security-based, full-time career designed for those seeking an exciting and rewarding path with exceptional federal benefits and job stability.

You will work with a team dedicated to conducting air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit activities against smuggled goods via land, air, or sea. Your day-to-day involves monitoring suspect behavior, analyzing strategic intelligence, and supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts. Seasoned pilots and those with military training are in high demand.

Duty Locations

Duty locations are assigned based on operational, mission, and critical agency hiring needs. You must be willing to work at any location within the region you select. Potential locations include:

• Southeast Region: Homestead, FL and Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB): Aguadilla, PR.
• Southwest Region: Tucson and Yuma, AZ; San Diego, CA; El Paso, Laredo, and McAllen, TX.
• NASOC UAS Locations: Sierra Vista, AZ; San Angelo, TX.

Hiring Process

AMO utilizes a streamlined application process for these opportunities. The process includes a flight assessment and requires successful completion of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Academy (FLETC) as a condition of employment. Failure to complete the required training may result in separation or reassignment.

Application Instructions:

• Apply Today: AMO is actively recruiting. Ensure you submit all required documentation, including official orders, forms, or logbooks for military flight experience if applicable.
• Veterans' Preference: If you are a preference-eligible veteran, you must submit proof (DD-214 Member 4 Copy) at the time of application to ensure compliance with statutory age requirements.
• Age Requirements: The maximum age for original appointment is generally 40 (with a temporary increase approved by the Commissioner of CBP), though veterans' preference eligibility may alter this limit.

Equal Opportunity

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or genetic information. We are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve.