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 sense of purpose in its daily mission to secure the nation's borders.

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 interested in a mission-driven environment where you will work alongside a dedicated team to detect, prevent, and apprehend terrorists, weapons, and contraband attempting to illegally enter or attack the United States.

Your day-to-day activities will involve conducting air patrols, surveillance, and pursuit operations to intercept smuggled goods via land, air, or sea. You will monitor suspect behaviors, analyze strategic and tactical intelligence, and support critical search and rescue and humanitarian efforts. This is a full-time, security-based opportunity offering job stability and the chance to serve on the front lines of national security.

Hiring Process & Application Instructions

AMO utilizes a streamlined application process for qualified candidates. There are three primary ways 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.

Stay Updated: It is highly recommended to opt into CBP's talent repository. Select the Contact a Recruiter button, choose Air and Marine Operations and Air Interdiction Agent as your position of interest, and complete the pre-screening questions. This ensures you receive monthly updates on webinars, career expos, and future opportunities.

Successful candidates will be offered a duty location based on operational and mission requirements after completing a three-part assessment. You must be willing to work at any location within the selected region (Southeast, Southwest, or NASOC UAS locations).

Equal Opportunity & Culture

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of background. The agency is committed to diversity and inclusion, ensuring a fair and open hiring process for all eligible candidates, including veterans with preference eligibility.