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. The group is defined by its camaraderie, pride, and a shared purpose to intercept terrorists, weapons, and contraband before they can enter or attack 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 is designed for skilled pilots seeking to apply their expertise in a mission-critical environment. You will perform detection, prevention, and interdiction operations, conducting air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit activities against smuggled contraband via land, air, or sea. Your day-to-day work involves monitoring suspect behavior, analyzing strategic intelligence, and supporting search and rescue and humanitarian efforts.

AMO is actively recruiting for these full-time security-based opportunities, with a particular demand for seasoned pilots and those with military training. The position offers the chance to work with a team where camaraderie and purpose are hallmarks of the daily mission.

Hiring Process

The application process is streamlined and offers three distinct pathways to apply:

1. Direct Contact: Complete the Air Interdiction Agent applicant checklist and email it to a recruiter at cbp_amo_recruiting@cbp.dhs.gov along with your resume.
2. USAJOBS: Submit your application directly through the USAJOBS portal.
3. Airline Apps: Apply via the Airline Apps platform.

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Successful candidates will complete a three-part assessment. A duty location will be offered after this assessment, based on operational and mission requirements. You must be willing to work at any duty location within the region you select, which may include the Southeast, Southwest, Caribbean Air and Marine Branch (CAMB), or National Air Security Operation Centers (NASOC) UAS locations.

Equal Opportunity

Air and Marine Operations is an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. Veterans' preference eligibility applies to those entitled under 5 U.S.C. 3312, and specific age waivers may apply for veterans or those with prior creditable law enforcement service.