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 dedicated to protecting America. Our mission is defined by camaraderie, pride, and a shared purpose to detect, prevent, and interdict terrorists, weapons, and contraband from illegally entering or attacking the United States.

About the Role

As an Air Interdiction Agent (AIA), you will join a rewarding career in aviation-based law enforcement. This role offers the unique opportunity to work with a skilled team of pilots and professionals, utilizing your expertise to conduct air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit activities. You will play a critical part in monitoring suspect behavior, analyzing strategic intelligence, and supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

We are actively recruiting seasoned pilots and those with military training to fill these full-time security-based positions. If you are seeking a career with excellent pay, exceptional federal benefits, and job stability, now is the time to make your move.

Hiring Process

There are three ways to apply to become an Air Interdiction Agent:

1. Email Application: Fill out the Air Interdiction Agent applicant checklist and email it to a recruiter at cbp_amo_recruiting@cbp.dhs.gov along with a copy of your resume.
2. USAJOBS: Apply directly through the USAJOBS portal.
3. Airline Apps: Apply through the Airline Apps platform.

Stay Updated: We highly recommend opting into CBP's talent repository by selecting the Contact a Recruiter button. Select Air and Marine Operations and Air Interdiction Agent as your position of interest, then complete the pre-screening questions. You will receive monthly emails regarding webinars, career expos, and future opportunities.

Assessment and Placement: A duty location will be offered after successfully completing a three-part assessment. Locations are determined by operational and mission requirements. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select, which may include the Southeast Region, Southwest Region, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB), or National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC) UAS locations.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider qualified applicants regardless of background. Veterans' preference eligibility applies in accordance with federal statutes, and temporary age waivers may be available for original placement into this position.